Journaling for Wellbeing — Part-time
Course outline
Learn to journal and boost your mental health, social and psychological well-being.
This course will provide a supportive environment to explore how to get started writing or developing a journal. You will gain an awareness of how to manage self-expression. Capture information and events and use your thoughts and experiences to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. There will be opportunities to try different styles and creative techniques for journaling.
It is suitable for beginners and anyone who would like to develop their writing and creative skills through self-expression.
You will learn to:
- Use free writing exercises to develop the art of journaling
- Identify their purpose and motivation for journaling
- Use journaling techniques to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences
- Apply writing techniques to promote health and well-being
- Consider how to implement safety when journaling
- Explore problem-solving techniques for journaling
Students will achieve objectives by taking part in group activities, completing written activities, online quizzes and other interactive activities both during the session and by completing independent learning activities in their own time.
Community classes are first steps into learning for many adults, enabling them to find out more about a subject of interest in a welcoming, inclusive local venue.
From September 2024, funding changes mean that courses primary aim is to support students into further education or employment opportunities (paid or voluntary). If students wish to continue studying the same subject on a leisure basis, it may be possible to set up full cost courses, subject to tutor and room availability.
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| Qualification | College Certificate |
|---|---|
| Level | Entry Level |
| Entry requirements | You must be aged 19+ and have a good standard of English as you will be required to complete a short workbook with the help of your tutor. |
| Teaching & assessment | Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course. |
| Progression | The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities for if you wish to further your learning in this subject area. Information will be made available about other course opportunities at Nottingham College You will have the opportunity to access external Careers Guidance to aid your next steps. Community classes are first steps into learning for many adults, enabling them to find out more about a subject of interest in a welcoming, inclusive local venue. From September 2024, funding changes mean that courses primary aim is to support students into further education or employment opportunities (paid or voluntary). If students wish to continue studying the same subject on a leisure basis, it may be possible to set up full cost courses, subject to tutor and room availability. |
| Additional information | You will need to bring a pen and paper/notebook for writing and journaling. |
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