At Impact, we do our best to provide courses to all those who want to learn how to manage their thoughts, emotions and overall well being.
We know it can be tough with other commitments and responsibilities, work or otherwise.
That’s why we are working hard to create self-study courses that enable people to gain new knowledge, learn in a measured way and still receive guidance and support from the team.
If you or someone you know is finding it difficult to commit to being live online with us and would benefit from self-study, please get in contact with one of the team to discuss your chosen course and how we can help.
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We held our very first evening course, Mind Time in June of this year and our second in July before working through the summer weeks crunching data to see if our evening wellbeing course would have an impact!
And what an impact it had and continues to have for all those people too busy in the daytime but wanted to access support for their mental wellbeing.
It goes without saying that the team and I love what we do and especially when our course analysis informs us of the well-being improvements and joy that so many take from attending our courses.
And when people turn up to spend three hours with us for each of the four evenings, often after working long and stressful days, we are utterly humbled and grateful to share everything we know and have with them.
Tears, laughter, frustrations, more tears and more laughter, along with new knowledge, new understanding and a whole heap of self-compassion.
That pretty much sums-up what we have witnessed from the amazing ladies we have had the fortune and pleasure to work with on just two Unlock Menopause courses.
The first ran for just four daytime sessions. Until the feedback came in!
Unanimously, we were told ‘it has to be longer’!
Our second course delivered in November and December was six sessions long – and WOW!
This course tackles all of the familiar subjects associated with perimenopause and menopause, along with open, honest and heartfelt discussions of the wider social, emotional, physical and psychological impact of what could be seen as a transformational change.
If you’re a woman and curious about this natural stage in your life, or you are experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms, why not get in touch to discuss how this course could help you, or register for our next course below…
These two strengths-based courses are the beating heart of what we do and just like Impact, they have changed and improved, to reflect and share new science, therapies, support and wellbeing strategies, along with a wealth of personal and professional experiences from our delivery teams.
The YOU Programme is a fantastic introduction to begin thinking in a different way about mental wellbeing, as well as beginning the exciting journey of enablement, empowerment and change.
Step it up a gear and join us on the YOUR Recovery Pathways for an amazing journey into exploring every aspect of what it means to be well and to better manage our thoughts and emotions.
Contact us to find out more about each of these courses, or simply follow the link below to register for our very first YOU & YOUR for 2023!
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Although this year has been filled with hardship for many of us, I am reminded every day by those we teach and support of the importance of hope, and belief that change can happen to improve our health, our happiness and our hope.
In every one of our free educational wellbeing courses, we have met people who have struggled.
People who continue to struggle with the deep cost of living, political instability, lifestyle uncertainty and traumatic global events.
Yet, these very people found the courage and self-commitment to seek enablement, education and empowerment with Impact, to help themselves, their future and their mental health.
Every year my team and I are grateful to have met so many inspiring and courageous people.
People just like you and I, trying to manage the overload of world events and keep ourselves healthy, happy and hopeful.
So, this time of year allows us to look back – but not for too long – because it also encourages us to think forward.
We ask ourselves what we would like to do in the coming year, what we hope for and how we might work towards happy and healthy changes.
For 2022, I offer my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to each and every person who has shared their struggles and hope with us on our courses. We are grateful for your feedback, for your suggestions to enhance our newest courses, and for allowing us to be there for you.
We are all hugely grateful to Central Bedfordshire Council for their continued support and belief, despite undergoing their own changes this year.
In particular, we offer a special thank you to Christine Knox, Employment and Skills Academy – Programme Manager at CBC for her unstinting support and clarity on many, many occasions.
To the many, many Professional Supporters of Impact who know our value to their clients and customers and continue to refer people to our organisation, thank you.
To those that work for and with us, Dave Masterton – TaxAssist, Phil Evans – Rubber Duck Digital, who ensure we operate and deliver to the very best of our abilities and who have taken the time to understand our beliefs and values, thank you.
To our Advisory Board, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing us with a solid foundation from which to govern and for your expertise, patience and guidance as we have navigated our way through change.
To the Impact team, your compassion and commitment is second-to-none. Every change has been embraced positively, every challenge met with determination. Thank you.
For 2023, Jackie Bean, Director, and I, pledge to continue our commitment, passion and hard work in ensuring Impact is here for all those who need us and want to travel the wellbeing journey with us. We can’t wait to meet you!
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The Impact team have made the decision to reduce the number of FGF sessions from each Friday to once a month, and where possible, held on the last Friday of each month.
This decision has enabled us to consider and begin planning more purposeful and impactful ways in which we can continue to support and inform learners in a more structured way.
We will be in touch with you soon, once we have finalised our plans.
We know that some of you will feel a little sad about this news, particularly as these sessions played such an important part in staying socially connected for many of us through the nation’s lockdowns in 2020 and 2021.
As with many changes in our lives, it can feel uncomfortable in the beginning but that doesn’t mean those feelings will stay. Because they won’t!
Each change is a turning page.
It is about closing one chapter and opening another one.
Changes bring new beginnings and excitement to life.
If you have registered but lost your login details, let us know and we’ll resend a link.
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I can’t quite believe this coming Friday 29th July is our last Feel Good Friday session before the Summer break.
Why not drop by when you get a moment to catch up and tell us how you’re doing, or simply pop in, kick back with a coffee and listen to what’s going on with other people.
There will be the usual discussions about our pesky Chimps bothering our thoughts and emotions! Plus, a few tips and tricks about how to get through August and come out the other side like a ‘boss’!
We may even have a quiz up our sleeves for the last session, who knows!
If you haven’t ventured into Impact on a Friday before, here’s the link to register on Zoom
If you’ve already registered and have lost the link, let us know and we’ll resend the link.
We start at 10.30 and tend to wrap up around 12/12.30. You can arrive any time before 11.45 and stay for 5 mins or the whole session, entirely up to you :-)
Feel Good Friday will resume on Friday 9th September 2022
If you can’t make this Friday, why not catch up on some fantastic articles on our news page Impact News & Blog
Hope to see many of you for our last day before a well-earned break for the Impact team!
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We’re really pleased to announce that we have started new evening courses to meet the demand from people who have not been able to join our daytime sessions due to work, family or other commitments. We’re calling it Mind Time.
For anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, stress or any other mental health issues who unable to attend one of our daytime courses.
How will it help?
Through education, discussions and support to enable empowering change.
What are the benefits?
It’s relaxed, and it helps build mental resilience, self-confidence, self-compassion as well as game-changing wellbeing practices you need to put you back in control of your health, and your future.
It’s free to residents of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.
When do the courses run?
They run over 4 evenings, 2 evenings per week, from 6pm to 9pm and are held on a Tuesday and a Wednesday evening.
How do I register or enrol?
Just follow the links below, and we’ll email you all the details you need.
What do I need to take part in the course?
All our courses are run online using Zoom, so you’ll need an internet connection, laptop or PC, or a tablet like an iPad or Android or you can even join on a smart phone. Our facilitators and volunteers will be available to help if needed.
I’d like to speak to someone before I enrol.
No problem, feel free to call us on 01582 797596 or email us here.
I’d like to refer someone else, how do I do that?
If you have a friend, family member, patient or client that you think would benefit from joining one of our evening courses, please use this form to let us know and we’ll reach out to them.
Starts December 16th
Mind Time – December 2025 MT161225
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.
This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 16th December, 2025 Wednesday 17th December, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.
This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 18th November, 2025 Wednesday 19th November, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.
This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 21st October, 2025 Wednesday 22nd October, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.
This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 23rd September, 2025 Wednesday 24th September, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.
This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 26th August, 2025 Wednesday 27th August, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.
This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 15th July, 2025 Wednesday 16th July, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.
This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 17th June, 2025 Wednesday 18th June, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 20th May, 2025 Wednesday 21st May, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 22nd April, 2025 Wednesday 23rd April, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 25th March, 2025 Wednesday 26th March, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 18th Feb, 2025 Wednesday 19th Feb, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 21st Jan, 2025 Wednesday 22nd Jan, 2025
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 10th Dec, 2024 Wednesday 11th Dec, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses.. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 12th Nov 2024 Wednesday 13th Nov, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 8th Oct 2024 Wednesday 9th Oct, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 3rd Sept 2024 Wednesday 4th Sept, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 6th Aug, 2024 Wednesday 7th Aug, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 21st May, 2024 Wednesday 22nd May, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 16th April, 2024 Wednesday 17th April, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
The information packed Mind Time Course is designed to educate, support and empower people to immediately start to work on understanding & improving their mental wellbeing, and is delivered over two evenings.
This is a fantastic course on its own for time-strapped people looking to make instant change to their wellbeing, or as a taster course before joining us on one of our longer day time courses. This course offers a free One-to-One session after course completion
Dates Tuesday 26th March, 2024 Wednesday 27th March, 2024
Times for each session 6.30 to 9.30pm
We have a few places left for our next 4-day YOU Programme starting on Tuesday 26th April.
The YOU Programme is a great first step to feeling better. The programme can offer insight into managing your thoughts and emotions whilst helping you get your life back on track through empowering education, peer support and daily wellbeing practices.
Our facilitators will teach you how to manage and reduce unhealthy thoughts, feelings and behaviours using a wide range of self-management models, tried and tested theories, science and wellbeing recovery tools.
If you are struggling to manage unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviours, get in touch with Impact today.
There is no cost for in attending our programmes to those who live in the Bedfordshire area.
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An Impact learner describes her mental health experiences and how she has benefitted from attending three of Impact’s courses.
Following a meltdown, I had at work one morning I went to see my GP and had to have a couple of months being signed off sick.
My mental health problems had been triggered over time by hormonal changes and going through the menopause along with some relationship issues within my family. I then found myself unable to return to my job as Covid had hit and I was furloughed. This was actually a blessing in disguise as I did not feel ready to go back to work.
When my furlough period finished, I returned to work, but too much had changed and I felt that I was treated differently and my mental health begun to suffer again. I took the advice of my husband and other family members and friends and decided to leave.
Throughout this whole period since my meltdown, everyone told me to take the pressure off myself, but I couldn’t, I just wanted to be back to normal and for me I thought this meant I needed to be back at work.
Then I found Impact and enrolled on the YOU Programme, and I knew as soon as it ended, I would benefit from continuing with the Impact YOUR Recovery Pathways course, and I battled against a few challenges and obstacles and decided I needed to do it to help myself. I was already learning how to deal with my issues and starting to think of my selfcare more and what I needed to feel better and to be more in control of my emotions and feelings.
Impact had taught me about meditation, breathing and relaxation and having so much peer support was a really good thing for me. Having people that understood and had been through similar problems was just what I needed even though I hadn’t realised it before. I wanted to know more and to continue learning how to take the pressure off myself and stop beating myself up for not working.
I learned so much more and became happier with who I was and the changes in me that were happening, increasing my confidence to try new things, watching inspirational videos that resonated with what I was going through. We played silly quizzes and laughed a lot, I thought I’d lost my sense of humour forever but even this was coming back!
So, when the new UNLOCK YOU course was available to join I was in a place where I was starting to feel ready to look for a new job. However, the Covid pandemic and all its challenges meant I really felt I needed a little nudge to boost my confidence and get back out there and to go over some of the things I’d previously learned and not quite put into practice.
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Come and see us for a proper Impact welcome session.
If this is your first time, welcome and congratulations for completing a course with us.
Simply register below and use the same link and login for all future Feel Good Friday sessions.
What you can expect…
A relaxing couple of hours with friends and peers
Support, if you need it and with plenty of reminders and wellbeing discussions
Find out about upcoming Impact courses and other courses/events going on in Bedfordshire
On occasions, we may even throw in a quiz or a festive themed event!
But more than anything, you can expect a warm welcome…
So, bring your diaries, your hope and dreams, and most of all, bring your smiles.
We’ll also have 2024 Feel Good Friday dates for you all very soon!
We can’t wait to see you ????
The Impact team.
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