• YOUR Choice

    An enlightening, relaxed, strengths-based programme helping you make changes, take back control, be empowered and feel great!

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

Viktor Frankl (26 March 1905 – 2 September 1997) Austrian psychiatrist

  • Are you experiencing negative and, or worrying thoughts?

  • Are you finding it difficult to manage your emotions?

  • Do you want to learn how to improve your mental health?

  • Do you want to live a more positive and fulfilling life?

  • Are you ready to make different choices for your happiness, health & wellbeing?

If you have answered Yes to any of the questions above, YOUR Choice is the right course for you!

YOUR Choice is delivered two days a week over four weeks.

You can expect lively and sensitive discussions, science-backed wellbeing activities and practices, practical information and activities to support your new learning, through compassionate teaching, peer support, respect and fun.  

YOUR Choice is a natural stepping stone from one of our shorter courses to further support new learning to improve mental wellbeing. It can also be accessed on its own for those who are ready and willing to learn all they can to help themselves improve their mental wellbeing.

If you feel you need to make some important changes to have the kind of life you really want, you will learn a huge amount by attending the empowering and enlightening YOUR Choice.

  • Mind Management Model

  • Identifying Distortions

  • New Ways To Manage Your Mind

  • Strategies to Change Unhealthy Habits

  • Present Moment Living

  • Mindfulness & Self-Compassion

  • Wellbeing Practices & Activities

This course is a powerful Mind Management journey, exploring many areas in support of creating healthier mental wellbeing, backed up by science to support effective change in the management of your thoughts & emotions.

We know that many people  who are struggling to manage their mental health are often juggling working full time, or caring for families.

That’s why we offer flexible learning at Impact.

For those of you who just can’t manage to attend each of the eight sessions, we have self-study options in addition to online one-to-one support to help ensure you gain a full understanding of what you can do to begin managing your thinking, emotions and behaviours.

Contact us to find out how we can support you to gain new learning, knowledge and support, in a way that’s convenient for you life.

How will it help?

You will learn how to use, regain and build on the strengths you already have to better manage how you feel, how you behave and what you think. This course will help you introduce new ways of managing your mind and improve the quality of your total health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Understand & manage negative thoughts, feelings & behaviours

Greater knowledge of how to change for healthier habits

A wealth of wellbeing practices to help you immediately

Increased confidence, self-esteem & self-worth

A more rational and calmer approach to stressful situations

Better quality of sleep

Improved quality of living, joy, hope & happiness

Join us & Choose to help yourself with YOUR Choice

Enrol Online

Enrol for our online courses here.

Or Call Us On 01582 797596

and we’ll be happy to complete the enrolment forms with you and confirm your place on the next cycle in your area.

What If I Want To Refer Someone Else?

No problem. If you are a medical professional or you simply want to refer a friend, family or staff member, please use our application form or call us on 01582 797596

Take a look at what some of our previous learners have said about our courses!

Mental Health Peer Support

I loved the course so much. I enjoyed the science and the humour, I trusted the information and wellbeing practices that were shared, based on science, but explained in a way that makes sense.

Biggleswade Learner
June 2023
Mental Health Peer Support

The trainers are knowledgeable, caring and compassionate, they have lived experience which they share with us, helping to build trust, and enables you as a participant to be open and honest with yourself and everyone.

Leighton Buzzard Learner
March 2023
Mental Health Peer Support

Supportive environment Calming and accepting teachers Online using Zoom after work fitted my busy schedule.

Bedford Learner
June 2022
Mental Health Peer Support

I wanted to thank you SO very much for all the work you do at IMPACT and for us individuals

Biggleswade Learner
January 2023
Mental Health Peer Support

I have more confidence in meditation and breath work, giving each type a fair chance

Bedford Learner
September 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

I love everything about the course. The facilitators are simply the best, always. The teaching is clear and uncomplicated, therefore easily accessible even if not previously in a good frame of mind.

Houghton Regis Learner
November 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

It was good to know that everyone is in the same boat, the facilitators are so friendly and don’t take everything seriously, there’s lots of laughs and they make you feel comfortable.

Ampthill Learner
September 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

I felt having a number of team members on the course worked well as it helped with the discussions and it made it feel less formal as there was humour too!

Flitwick Learner
September 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

The shared materials and contact links are useful and the Central Beds Employment and Skills talk at the end of the course was very informative too.

Biggleswade Learner
September 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

I was a bit nervous about going online but the teachers were so welcoming and made sure we all felt relaxed.

Leighton Buzzard Learner
October 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

The online access to all of the course information taught in the account was really helpful and the Impact team were very supportive.

Dunstable Learner
September 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

I really liked the mixture of having a reference book to physically read as well as the online modules. The videos and Ted talks were really inspirational and the tutors were interesting and engaging. I could really relate to them and this made me want to learn more as they all have stories and have struggling with their mental health in the past.

Bedford Learner
September 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

It was great to know that the group shared a lot in common

Luton Learner
November 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

The relaxed style of the presenters really works well

Bedford Learner
November 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

I was able to get the tooling I needed to understand what’s happening in my mind and I felt listened to and no longer felt alone

Bedford Learner
November 2021
Mental Health Peer Support

I really enjoyed chatting in the small breakout rooms and hearing the thoughts and strategies of others.

Bedford Learner
November 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

Fantastic facilitators that genuinely care and have experience with mental health issues.

Bedford Learner
November 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

This is the first course about MH where I have been treated like an educated adult.

Bedford Learner
November 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

This course has given me so much more clarity in my thinking. Feel like I can move on.

Bedford Learner
September 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

One of the best experiences. I truly feel it has improved me as a person.

Dunstable Learner
July 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

Very informative and well presented by the tutors.

Dunstable Learner
July 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

My time on this course has been immensely helpful in giving me clarity on how to move forwards in life.

Dunstable Learner
July 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

Very enlightening – I would ( and have) recommend this course to anyone.

Dunstable Learner
July 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

 A relaxed atmosphere and an honest and open approach about mental health experiences.

Dunstable Learner
June 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

Thank you so much, I have loved every minute!

Bedford Learner
February 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

I have really enjoyed the course, I feel educated and empowered.

Leighton Buzzard Learner
May 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

I have really enjoed the course, I feel educated and empowered.

Leighton Buzzard Learner
May 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

It gave me confidence and self belief. I can now talk about my problems in the open.

Leighton Buzzard Learner
March 2019
Mental Health Peer Support

This course has been such an eye opening experience. It has given me real hope for the future. Thank you all so much.

Bedford Learner
November 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

The course made me feel much better in myself and made me think I can do things.

Bedford Learner
November 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

The programme was delivered with care and compassion. Excellent facilitators!

Bedford Learner
November 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

Everything on the course is so good – everyone should do it!

Dunstable Learner
October 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

Finally I understand what is going on in my head

Bedford Learner
September 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

This course has given me more insight to my mental health than any other help I have received.

Dunstable Learner
September 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

This course has given me so many useful tools and advice to help myself to lead to a happier, healthier life!

Bedford Learner
September 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

The past is in your head. The future is in your hands.

Dunstable Learner
February 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

The course was delivered in a very easy to understand manner, helpful, informative. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, unpressurised. Worthwhile.

Leighton Buzzard Learner
February 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

So glad and proud I enrolled on this course, it’s just a shame it has to end!

Dunstable Learner
January 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

Thank you for everything – Impact is Life Changing!

Dunstable Learner
January 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

I’ve learned new techniques to improve my well-being – and I laughed every week!

Dunstable Learner
January 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

It has helped me gain control over my mind.

Dunstable Learner
January 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

I know I can cope so much better now, thank you!

Dunstable Learner
January 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

Opened my mind to positivity!

Leighton Buzzard Learner
January 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

Tremendously empowering! The course has given me the strength to make change and decisions to move my life forward.

Bedford Learner
January 2018
Mental Health Peer Support

I found the course very interesting.

Dunstable Learner
November 2017
Mental Health Peer Support

People have been very nice and I have made some new friends

Dunstable Learner
November 2017
Mental Health Peer Support

I have really enjoyed this course. It has given me hope for the future… thank you so much.

Dunstable Learner
November 2017
Mental Health Peer Support

Great course …facilitators were fantastic.

Biggleswade Learner
November 2017
Mental Health Peer Support

I have learnt so much from this course, I feel very enlightened and so much stronger.

Dunstable Learner
September 2017
Mental Health Peer Support

I had a great laugh and didn’t feel judged.

Dunstable Learner
January 2017
Mental Health Peer Support

Great course! It was really interesting to learn that there are others in the same boat and that I am not alone.

Stotfold Learner
July 2015
Mental Health Peer Support

I felt very strong after the first session couldn’t explain why but so glad I came back to enable me to accept the opportunity to help myself.

Dunstable Learner
July 2015

All mental wellbeing courses are free to residents of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough and are held online with live video sessions.

We are pleased to deliver our courses on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council who provide us with the necessary funding.

Our courses are designed to help with well being and to support you in gaining skills which are relevant to the needs of employers in our area.

The courses which we deliver are included in Central Bedfordshire Council’s programme of courses which can be found here (courses are often free of charge, subject to eligibility criteria)

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