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Upcoming courses and workshops:

The following is a full list of our upcoming course and workshop dates. Please click on the button of the course or workshop in which you’re interested, where you can find out more information and book your place, depending on the start date.

Putting Yourself First: Understanding Self-Care

4-week course

  • Tuesday 14 January — 4 February 2025, 10:00am — 12 noon, Plymouth

Learn more and signup here

Understanding Emotions with a Focus on Anger

4-week course

  • Thursday 30 January — 20 February 2025, 10:00am — 12 noon, Plymouth

Learn more and signup here

Trauma, Shame & Self-Care

Full-day course

New dates are coming soon!

Learn more here

Understanding & Coping with Feelings of Anxiety

Short workshop

New dates are coming soon!

Learn more here

Check out our wellbeing activities!

Supporting you to develop positive wellbeing

Wellbeing activities here

Other endorsed courses:

Step One BeWell free self-help courses & workshops

  • Managing Stress and Worry 4-week course — Starting Thursday 9 January 2025, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Online. This online course aims to equip you with the practical tools to manage stress and worry, leading to a calmer and more balanced life where you feel more in control.

  • Challenging Negative Self-talk workshop — Monday 20 January 2025, 11am – 1pm, Online. The 2-hour workshop is designed to empower you to reshape your inner dialogue, into a source of encouragement and balance.

  • Paignton Yoga Wellbeing Group — 6 weeks starting Friday 31 January 2025, 9:30am – 10:30am, Paignton. Discover the benefits of yoga for your mental health, reduce anxiety, and make new connections with others.

  • Building Healthy Boundaries 4-week course — Starting Monday 3 February 2025, 11am – 1pm, Online. This interactive course is designed to help you recognise and establish boundaries that protect your time, energy, and wellbeing.

  • Braving Bereavement 4-week course — Starting Thursday 6 February 2025, 2pm – 4pm, Online. This course offers a supportive place to reflect, share, and take gentle steps toward healing in a way that feels right for you.

  • Exeter Yoga Wellbeing Group — 5 weeks starting Monday 24 February 2025, 9:30am – 10:30am, Exeter. Discover the benefits of yoga for your mental health, reduce anxiety, and make new connections with others. Whether you’re new to yoga or have experience, everyone is welcome!

  • Understanding OCD workshop — Thursday 13 March, 2pm – 4pm, Online. The 2-hour workshop is for anyone who would like to explore and understand more about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

  • Self-awareness workshop — Monday 17 March 2025, 11am – 1pm, Online. This 2-hour workshop gives you time to focus on yourself in a supportive environment. Through guided activities, you’ll explore your thoughts, behaviour, and patterns, gaining insights to strengthen relationships and personal growth.

Encompass and One Northern Devon

HOPE Programme for people living with low-level anxiety and depression in North Devon

6-week course, Wednesdays from 8 January — 12 February 2025, Northam Care Trust Community Hub, Rose Hill, Heywood Road, Bideford EX39 3PG

Do you want to enhance your resilience, rediscover strengths, increase your ability to cope, and improve your general wellbeing? This course will allow you to connect with other people who are, perhaps, experiencing something similar to you, whilst learning more about looking after both your physical and mental wellbeing. You can find out more and book your place here.

Frequently asked questions:

Check out the answers to some common questions below. If you want to ask something else, please contact us.

  • The majority of our courses and workshops are free of charge. Any which carry a charge will be detailed clearly.

  • Unless stated otherwise in the course or workshop’s description, anyone over 18 years of age is welcome to attend.

  • Attendance varies, but the average number of people is likely to be between 12 and 16. Our aim is to keep sessions small and friendly.

  • Courses and workshops are held in a variety of locations. We currently use the following locations:

    • Plymouth: Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, PL1 2DA & Guild House, 156 Mannamead Road, PL3 5QL

    • Ivybridge: Ivybridge Town Hall, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ

    • Tavistock: Tavistock Library, The Quay, Tavistock PL19 8AB

    • Barnstaple: Pilton Church Hall, 83 Pilton St, Pilton, Barnstaple EX31 1QP & Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club, Rolle’s Quay, Barnstaple EX31 1JE

    • Ilfracombe: Encompass, 1 The Candar, Ilfracombe EX34 9DG

  • Parking availability depends on where your course or workshop is being held. Please check the individual location for each date.