Workshops & Events

Thursday 1st November – Thursday 22nd November, 5.30-6.30pm
FREE taster session Thursday 11th October, 5.30-6.30pm

Do you take your work home with you? Do you want help managing the demands of school life?

These accessible sessions are designed to help teachers and school staff get out of their heads and into their bodies after a long week of teaching, marking and dealing with the demands of school life.

The groups are run by Sarah Williams. Sarah has over 20 year’s experience as a teacher and is a registered dance movement psychotherapist. She is passionate about the benefits of movement to maintain optimum health for body and mind.

Sarah says “We are all increasingly talking about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students but I feel we first need to take care of our own wellbeing  in order to model this effectively”

What to expect:

• wear something you feel comfortable in – if you work in a shirt and suit you might want to change
• I will lead you through a movement warm up, to transition you out of your school day.
• After the warm up I’ll lead some open movement  – how this evolves depends on the group.
• At the end, there’ll be time for discussion, reflection and sharing.

• What you’ll get out of the group is a chance to share, to get out of your own “teacher bubble” to empathise with others and with yourself, to leave your ‘stuff’ in the group and not take it home with you, having done something for yourself.

Price: £100 for 4 sessions; £80 early bird until 18/10/18

Booking: Use the link below to book your place or for more information email info@onroutehealth.co.uk or call 020 3761 2964

Fridays 9.20-10.50am, from 18th January

This course is based on the book of the same name by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. It provides an excellent introduction to mindfulness and is designed for people looking for ways to more effectively manage everyday stress, anxiety and exhaustion.

Scientific evidence has shown that the practice of mindfulness can powerfully and positively influence our health, wellbeing and happiness, and is a practice that requires cultivation over time.

This 8-week course draws on the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course and provides the structure, guidance and support to help people develop and maintain their own mindfulness practice.

Attending the sessions with an experienced mindfulness practitioner enables you to be guided through the process with confidence, and to have the opportunity to discuss your experiences each week and ask questions.

• 8-week course: 18th Jan, 25th Jan, 8th Feb, 15th Feb, 1st March, 8th March, 15th March, 22nd March,
• Daily Home Practices of 10 – 20 mins, to complete between sessions (supported by the audio CD that accompanies the book or on audible if you buy the book on Amazon*)

Price: £210 or £189 early bird offer till Jan 6th

Particiapants are required to purchase their own copy of the book, approx £10.99 from Amazon

Booking: use the link below to book your workshop place or for more information email info@onroutehealth.co.uk or call 020 3761 2964

Monday June 18th, 5.00pm-7.00pm
Do you have any questions about the law and mental health? Or maybe you know someone who does? on route has teamed up with local solicitors DH Law so that they can answer any queries about mental health and your legal rights. These are free monthly sessions – starting monday 23rd April 5pm -7pm. Drop in or book a slot by calling 0203 761 2964 or info@onroutehealth.co.uk Price: FREE Booking: Drop in on the day or to book your slot email info@onroutehealth.co.uk or call 020 3761 2964

Tuesday May 15th, 6.00pm-9.00pm
As part of our Mental Health Awareness Week activities, on route is taking part in Curry & Chaat, a national fundraising event run by the Mental Health Foundation. Teaming up with Zayka, South Ealing’s Nepalese/Indian Restaurant, we’ll be hosting an informal, buffet style event.
The aim of Curry and Chaat is simple: to bring the community together, enjoy a delicious curry and raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.
On the menu: vegetable curry, bombay aloo, rice, onion bhaji Price: £8.50 or £6.00 children/concessions Booking is essential – click on the link below, email info@onroutehealth.co.uk or call 020 3761 2964 Curry and Chaat is a charity fundraising event and all profits will go to the Mental Health Foundation