Share and Learn

Join us and Cat Regi, for a mindful 'Antiperfection Art' workshop.  Cat creates meaningful and accessible art, and through her art and social media presence, she also highlights neurodivergent perspectives and the importance of community and creativity.  Antiperfection Circles are about relaxing and practicing enjoying the process.  Lots of loose, colourful painting followed by lots of doodling on top.  A great mindfulness practice and way of unwinding on your own or with family/friends.  For this session, you can use art supplies you might have already at home, or see this article for inspiration of free materials you can use which you might have kicking around in the house (e.g. coffee!) https://badibidu.com/blogs/blogibidu/best-kit-to-get-started-with-watercolour-on-any-budget Book here

Money confidence for everyone every day is at the heart of what we do at TSB. They know this means different things to everyone, so today's session will look to equip you with some of the tools needed to navigate those ups and downs. 

TSB will focus on the following topics: 

• Tips for managing your money
• Getting support from your bank or building society
• Where to find help and advice Book here

During Carers Week we will be holding a special session for working carers in which Kathryn von Stegmann (Senior Content and Development Officer) will be joining to talk through Carers UK's information on your rights at work, having a conversation with your employer about caring, and the practical support that is available to you. You will then be welcome to ask questions and share your experiences. Book here

The theme for the Thursday of Carers Week focuses on supporting younger carers.  We’ll be joined by carers Clare, Marie and Vic for a discussion on being a parent carer and some of the challenges that come with this.  We'll be discussing their personal experiences, including issues arising when a child becomes an adult, as well as considering some of the wider societal issues related to social care. There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions and share your own reflections and experiences. Book here

In this session, author and mental health advocate Susan Grundy shares lessons learned on her lifelong journey of caring, triggered by her older sister’s diagnosis of schizophrenia at the age of thirteen. Poignant, deeply moving and woven with humour, Susan’s recent memoir, Mad Sisters, radiates with the potential for well-being and hope despite the collateral damage of mental illness in a family. In this session, Susan will share how she saved herself from drowning in the push-pull whirlpool (resentment-guilt) of the often overlooked sibling carer. Book here

Money confidence for everyone every day is at the heart of what we do at TSB. They know this means different things to everyone, so today’s session will look to equip you with some of the tools needed to keep safe from scams and fraudsters. 

TSB will focus on the following topics: 

• What is Fraud?  Who’s behind it? What are the impacts?
• What are the banks doing?
• Types of Fraud
• How to stay safe  
• Where to find extra support  Book here

SOS!SEN is a national charity that aims to empower parents and carers of children and young people with SEND to successfully tackle the difficulties they face when trying to secure the right educational provision for their children. This session will cover support available at SOS!SEN, assessment process and EHCPs. There will be time for discussion and questions at the end of the session. Book here