We have spaces available on several self-directed online wellbeing programmes in 2024 – perfect for building up a coping toolbox for your day-to-day life.
The award-winning Hope Programme, run in partnership with social enterprise Hope for the Community, is specifically designed to support the overall wellbeing of our beneficiaries – and you can remain anonymous throughout.
The free, six-week online self-management programme helps participants to feel more in control and more resilient. Each week it covers topics like: managing stress, smarter goal setting, gratitude, character strengths, physical activity, eating well, coping with fatigue, practicing mindfulness, communication and relationships.
The programmes, the majority of which are open to all beneficiaries, include quizzes, worksheets, audio and video materials, interactive activities and social networking via email and forums. Participants are supported throughout by trained facilitators.
The programmes can be accessed from PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone and can be taken entirely at your own pace.
Ideally suited to those living with stress and anxiety, we have places available on each programme for over 18s, with the following dates available to sign up to now:
Programme for all beneficiaries:
- 14/01/2025
- 25/02/2025
We also have spaces on a retirement-specific programme on 18 September, specifically aimed at helping you prepare for and maintain wellness in your retirement – whatever stage you may be at.
This programme is also self-led, but with three digital sessions, and offers a safe space to engage with like-minded others, or take some time for yourself if you’d prefer to remain anonymous.
It includes practical support to guide you through the next important stage of your life, as well as bespoke resources around transitioning towards retirement. It will run from 18 September.
All places will be filled on a first come, first served basis, but don’t worry if you can’t get onto your first choice, there are plenty more to choose from.
Click here to sign up and find out more
Below you can read a few letters of encouragement and advice from past Hope attendees:
Claire: “I know you may be apprehensive, I was too. The group and instructors soon put you at ease and make you feel you are not alone. Sharing your concerns and listening to others really does make a difference and the essential ‘tool kit’ has a positive effect on everyday life and moving forward.”
Richard: “I know you might be feeling nervous, I did too. But please try not to worry, by the end of HOPE I’m sure you will be feeling less depressed, anxious and much more positive and confident, and you will enjoy the social side with like-minded people.”
Anonymous: “Please persevere past the first week. You will feel welcomed, understood and not out of place. Everyone is so helpful and you will feel so much better. You will leave with course with life-long friends and a different perspective on life.”
Judith: “The Hope Course is a journey with a group of other people. Our group started off really quietly on the first week, but as we got to know each other, we opened up and became friends. It is a safe place where you can be you, it is a place to laugh, a place to cry and to be yourself, with people often with similar issues, willing to understand, listen and share. The facilitators are very friendly and are there to guide you on your journey with plenty of useful help and advice. I hope you get as much out of your journey on this course as I did and to believe in yourself.”
If you’d like to change dates after registering for a programme, please let Hope know by emailing [email protected].
