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Self Help Groups

These groups put you in contact with others experiencing the same kind of problems. By meeting together people gain mutual support for each other. These groups are led by a trained facilitator.

Self Help Groups are organised by lead service users and/or volunteers.  They may be held in the main information, advice and support centres, or in other venues identified on the timetable of events.

Some of the self help and service user led activities which are currently organised include Genealogy, Computer skills, Gardening and Art in a range of places across the county. If service users identify specific activities that they would like to develop into new Self Help Groups, staff can support this process.

Examples of Groups available in specific locations:

Art and Crafts Groups
Service users participate in a range of art and craft activities ranging from acrylics, water colours and seasonal craft making such as themed cards, knitting and needle work.  Expertise is regularly provided by volunteers proficient in specific skills.

Creative Music Group
The music group’s aim is to give members the opportunity to express themselves through music. From small beginnings it has grown into a well subscribed group. It doesn’t matter if you can’t play any instruments. If you can sing – that’ll do.

The music group has its own band named Mindset.  Mindset’s music is an eclectic mixture of modern music – anything from the 60’s onwards. The aim of the group is to get members to perform publicly.  Much of the publicly performed music is written by the members. Tuition is available to the individuals attending this group.

Women’s Groups
The Women’s Groups are gender specific groups facilitated by volunteers. The groups are friendly and supportive and they use a range of social activities to rebuild confidence and motivation.

West Suffolk Mind Post Natal Depression Group
West Suffolk Mind offers a weekly Post Natal Depression group with a crèche.

If you have been diagnosed as suffering from post natal depression, West Suffolk Mind can provide support and teach practical coping techniques. You can attend a weekly group during school term times with a crèche available for your pre-school age children. Both the group and crèche are run by experienced and qualified staff.

Mothers who attend the group have a chance to talk about how they feel in a friendly, confidential environment. The best advice and support often comes from someone who is going through a similar difficulty. As well as receiving help from other mothers, you can learn practical coping techniques. These include 

  · Relaxation
  · Problem solving and decision making
  · Improving self-esteem
  · Assertiveness
  · Nutritional advice
  · Addressing sleep problems

These are delivered over a 10 week rolling programme so it doesn’t matter when you join, during your 10 weeks you will cover each subject.

Subject to suitability, we are able to offer you a place in a group for up to 10 weeks. If you feel you would benefit from attending a post natal depression group please ask your GP or Health Visitor or contact West Suffolk Mind.
 
01284 764808
info@westsuffolkmind.org.uk

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