Leeds Recovery College Opens Bookings for Upcoming Courses
October 21, 2026New courses and events available to Leeds residents and staff
Leeds Recovery College has announced that bookings are now open for its upcoming courses and events. These sessions are free to adults aged 18 and over who live, work, or study in Leeds, as well as health and care staff working in the city. No referral or diagnosis is required to participate.
Course aims and eligibility
The courses are designed to support individuals seeking to improve their wellbeing, build confidence, connect with others, develop new skills, or engage in reflection and learning. The college offers a variety of community and staff wellbeing courses throughout November and December 2023.
Community courses and events
- Sound Relaxation – An hour of deep rest through sound.
Dates and location:- 12 November, 1-2pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ
- 20 November, 12-1pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ
- 11 December, 12-1pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ
- Assert Yourself Kindly – Focuses on communicating clearly and kindly, asking for needs, and maintaining connection.
Four-week course starting 17 November, 10am-12pm at Woodhouse Community Centre, 197 Woodhouse Street, Leeds LS6 2NY - Nurture Self-Compassion for Unpaid Carers – Encourages letting go of harsh self-talk and building inner encouragement.
17 November, 10am-3:30pm at Virgin Money, 94-96 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NP - Gender – Identity and Health – Explores language, history, and culture related to transgender and non-binary identities.
26 November, 9:30am-1pm, live online - Map Your Boundaries for Unpaid Carers – Covers understanding and setting personal boundaries with care.
1 December, 10am-3:30pm at Virgin Money, 94-96 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NP
Staff wellbeing courses
- Nurture Self-Compassion – Similar to the carers’ course, focusing on self-kindness.
5 November, 10am-4pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ - Assert Yourself Kindly – One-day course on clear and kind communication.
19 November, 10am-4pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ - Sound Relaxation – One-hour session for deep rest.
26 November, 1-2pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ - Wellness Recovery Action Plan® – Helps participants build a personal plan for maintaining wellbeing.
9 and 10 December, 10am-4pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ - Sound Relaxation – Final session of the year.
17 December, 1-2pm at Jamyang, Clyde Works, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ
Participants are encouraged to book early as places may fill quickly. Further details and booking options are available through the Leeds Recovery College website.
