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2 Eden House Activity List by Pathway -2016Page 1 Eden House Activity List by Pathway -2016 April 2016 Women Only Space Eden House offers a safe space, where service users can benefit from a women only community and having their needs addressed in a gender specific way. Eden House runs lunch clubs every day. The women design meals based on the food we receive weekly from charity Fareshare, encouraging them to think on their feet and be resourceful with the food we have on site. Lunch is then available for everyone to eat between 12-2pm. For clients that show an enthusiasm in the kitchen, opportunities to do a Level 2 Food & Hygiene qualification will be offered. Drugs and Alcohol Eden House have strong links with many of the Bristol drug agencies such BDP, DHI and ARA. Staff can discuss the available options and refer any women who have drugs and alcohol identified as a support need. Women can see their other workers on site and are able to access drug testing if they wish to reflect abstinence in a more formal manner. This can be a useful and motivational tool around courts, probation, social services and in accessing the right support. Alcohol Awareness Group The Alcohol Awareness group is a 6 week course for anyone who is worried about the amount they are drinking or would like to know more about the effect that alcohol is having on their body, life and society in general. We look at safe limits and units and think about how much an individual drinks and whether they want to change their drinking habits. We will also look at the effect of alcohol on the human body; mind; sleep patterns; relationships, communities and society. We also have discussions on the costs and benefits of alcohol and what support is available in the community should an individual decide to change their drinking lifestyle. The last session focuses on relapse prevention and we discuss which techniques work for each person in different and possibly difficult situations. Health & Wellbeing General Support Support to seek, access and engage with health-related appointments. Fitness Eden House know the importance of exercise to keep healthy. Eden House has an onsite gym which has a variety of exercise equipment that service users are able to access at any time. Every Friday there is a Fun Fitness session run by support worker Lou. These sessions are both indoors and outdoors and can include circuit training and other fun group activities. Exercise helps to maintain abstinence, improve self esteem and support mental wellbeing. Lunch Clubs aka Ready, Steady, COOK!
3 Smoking Cessation Nurse Emotional Wellbeing GroupsPage 2 Relaxation & Beauty Sessions Adhoc relaxation sessions are a chance to take some time for yourself, listening to guided meditations whilst essential oils fill the room with calming aromas. Relaxation sessions also include the use of beauty treatments and products such as foot spas to unwind after a stressful week. It’s a good chance for service users to learn new ways of winding down and relaxing which they can then use to support themselves when independent in the community. Eden House also has a dedicated ‘relaxation room’ for clients to access which includes a SAD lamp and other tools to induce a state of relaxation and calm. We also offer Make-up and Beauty sessions with a trained Make-up Artist and Beauty Therapist. Smoking Cessation Nurse We have an onsite ‘Stop Smoking Advisor’ – Jo, who offers one to one sessions providing advice and support to stop smoking. Jo can prescribe products to support you to finally kick the habit as well as offer regular meetings to review how you are getting on. Emotional Wellbeing Groups 6-week structured programmes, where different skills and techniques will be covered each week to help group members to improve how they manage their own mental health and wellbeing. These courses are most helpful if group members come prepared to try new ways of approaching things and to have a go at trying things out between group sessions. They are facilitated by a qualified Mental Health Worker. At present we run the following three groups: Self Esteem and Identity This group covers techniques to challenge negative thinking about ourselves, and to identify and consider the strengths we have and how to build on these to develop a strong personal identity. Anger to Resilience This group looks at more effective and potentially less problematic ways to manage feelings of anger. It looks at understanding anger and developing longer term resilience to help group members feel more able to manage difficult emotions. Facing Your Fears This group looks at understanding and tackling anxiety - it involves making changes to thinking and behaviour to break the ‘vicious circle’ of anxiety. WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action Plans Do you want to develop a plan that looks at how to maintain your mental health and stay well? In this group we will be developing recovery plans that examine triggers, what keeps us well, maintaining our wellness and looking towards a brighter future. Coming soon!
4 Children, Families & Relationships Attitudes, Thinking & BehaviourOn Site Creche In partnership with Little Hayes Children’s Centre, Eden House provides an on-site creche (subject to demand), enabling women to attend the service to work on making changes to their lives, whilst removing the issue of the need to find appropriate, affordable childcare. The creche is staffed by qualified Early Years Practitioners, and is provided free to our clients. General Support Nurturing Programme We know that some women can find it difficult to manage a family and work on themselves; work with Children & Young People’s Services (CYPS); or deal with the grief of having a child fostered or adopted. Whatever the situation, Eden House can be there to offer support. A ten-week evidence-based programme to improve parent/child relationships by promoting positive parenting. The nurturing programme will provide you with the skills to lead an emotionally healthy life, supporting positive relationships. Delivered by Little Hayes. Finance, Benefit & Debt Talking Money offer advice, support and information. They can support you to apply for grants and benefits, deal with outstanding debts, reduce your bills, cut your costs and open a bank account. Staff can support you to access this service. We also run ad hoc creative group sessions regarding budgeting and personal finance. Attitudes, Thinking & Behaviour Support Eden House recognises the need to challenge beliefs around offending behaviour. Through supporting women to consider the impact of their offending on themselves, those they care about and their community, many women are able to break away from anti-social habits and behaviours. Sessions focus on improving self confidence, self esteem and motivation, as well as addressing issues surrounding their offending behaviour. VAMP (Victim Awareness Mini Programme) VAMP is a 4 week programme that introduces victim work. The programme explores what is understood by the term victim and who victims are, the different ways in which offending impacts upon victims and what defence statements are used to justify offending. Participants are encouraged to take responsibility for their offending and during the final session will be asked to write a hypothetical letter to a victim. Shoplifting Programme This group explores the motivation to change and to better understand the triggers to shoplifting. Supporting participants to make changes by building and practicing new skills. The groups guides women to plan for the future. Page 3
5 Abuse, Rape & Domestic ViolencePage 4 Abuse, Rape & Domestic Violence Freedom Programme The Freedom Programme runs once a week and supports women who have suffered domestic abuse. The Freedom Programme is a rolling programme helping women understand the beliefs held by abusive men and in so doing, recognising which of these beliefs they have shared. The course also illustrates the effects of domestic violence on children, assists women to recognise potential future abusers and helps women to gain self-esteem and the confidence to improve the quality of their lives. This group is open to all women in the community, women can refer themselves by calling General Support Ongoing support for women seeking to manage risk within, or leaving a Domestic Violence relationship Support to access the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Recovery Toolkit The purpose of the group is to recognise the tremendous effort participants have made in keeping themselves and their families as safe as possible, whilst helping them acknowledge that coping strategies used under duress may not be helpful in their recovery and development of a new life free of abuse. There are a range of techniques and self help ideas suggested over the 12 weeks and several follow basic CBT principles. Sex Work Good links with Project One25 who specialise in working with women involved in street sex work – and the option of running sessions (such as personal safety) on-site as required. Support to access health & sexual health care, free condoms. Structure and engagement in a non-judgemental environment. Accommodation Support to complete housing forms with service users. Assistance to access urgent or ongoing tenancy support. Help with resettlement – such as accessing grants and loans.
6 Employment, Training & EducationPage 5 Employment, Training & Education Michaela (BGSW CRC ETE Officer) will be working with clients at Eden House every Tuesday to link in with Education, Training and Employment opportunities. Whether it’s looking at future career options, access to courses, CV writing, support with disclosure; we can help! Please book appointments with reception ( /165). Suited, Booted & Recruited – Bespoke Programmes Delivered at Eden House in partnership with SGS College, two bespoke versions of SGS College’s successful Suited, Booted & Recruited programmes have been developed. Eden House Suited, Booted & Recruited Taster: 4-week course (one 4-hour day per week) focusing on supporting learners to develop solid foundations to enable them to effectively compete in the labour market when they are ready to look for work. This 4-week course focuses on supporting women to identify, recognise and build on their strengths and personal resources, and to develop their confidence, communication and interpersonal skills. On completion of the programme, learners will have earned: APT Award in Character Development – Level 1 NCFE Award in Interpersonal Skills – Level 1 £10 Love to Shop Voucher Eden House Suited, Booted & Recruited Back to Work Basics: 7-week course (10am – 3pm one day per week) which aims to help learners to develop solid skills to effectively job search, apply for positions, interview, manage the transition in to employment and succeed in the workplace. On completion of the programme, learners will have earned: NCFE & Reed Certificate in Job Search & Employment Potential An A4 Document Wallet to present CVs and Certificates Improved employability skills and understanding of business basics, business culture and what Employers are looking for Increased confidence, self-esteem and self-belief Lunch, refreshments and Creche provided at Eden House for both courses. Bristol Learning Communities – First Step Learning Eden House and Bristol Learning Communities work in partnership to respond to the learning needs of clients and create bespoke, and often accredited, courses. Eden House clients have recently completed a Level 2 Food Hygiene course, which can be useful for their home and family lives, as well as to improve employment prospects.
7 Other – Soft Engagement GroupsTail End Fashion Workshops Tail End fashion designer Fran will be working with the women at Eden House to produce a fashion collection that can be showcased in a final show. The catwalk style show will be organised by participants as well, so clients can immerse themselves in the whole process of garment production to fashion show. Arts & Crafts Eden House run fun craft sessions weekly. We also have external agencies come on-site throughout the year to run their own creative sessions, such as Batik classes from the local college. Soft group activities reduce issues around isolation and boredom. Eden House recognises the importance of clients developing skills which they can then use in the community, to engage with local community based services and share with peers. In this way the women are able to build hobbies and social networks which are removed from their previous offending related habits such as drug and alcohol use. Client Development Outreach Support Eden House can provide services for women unable to attend the Day Service. For people who need support engaging in their local community services or even just leaving the house our staff can help. This can also be used to assess people in Prison, or at others agencies. Client Forum Eden House prides itself on being service user led, so the client forum is a chance for service users to discuss anything they are unhappy with, or make suggestions in regards to the Day Service. Eden House takes the feedback from the client forum seriously and when possible will use this information to develop or improve service provision; for example, the Eden House Gym was initially a suggestion from the service user feedback forum. Client Leads This scheme is run by Eden House. Clients who are progressing well within the service, and are ready to take on more responsibility can fill out a “Client Lead Application Form”. Client Leads are given a comprehensive on-site induction, as well as access to appropriate training in order to run soft engagement groups on-site.