Courses

Living Well

What

An opportunity for participants to unwind and nurture their wellbeing via mindfulness sessions, garden visits, guided meditations, painting and more.

The course is aimed at parents, providing them with an opportunity to unwind and nurture their wellbeing whilst working towards an Improving Wellbeing Qualifications Scotland SCQF 4. Tasks will include group discussion, individual reflective activities via workbooks and mindfulness, and feedback activities.

The course will cover:

  • Basic skills of attendance and time-keeping.

  • Self-esteem and confidence-building personal development, through engaging with others, reflective and critical thinking skills.

  • Community learning and engagement through nature workshops, mindfulness and garden walks.

  • Self-help and coping strategies for low mood and difficult mental health issues.

Who

Open to current and new Access to Industry students who meet the eligibility criteria for one of our adult services. Parents prioritised. Contact us, or speak to your Caseworker for more details.

When

The course runs fortnightly over a thirteen-week period. Future dates TBC.

Why

An opportunity for parents to unwind and nurture their wellbeing.

Where

Delivered in person, in our Community College (156 Cowgate, EH1 1RP), plus local trips.

Funding Partners

Latest Case Study

Case Study – Rebecca

Published: December 1, 2025

Upon liberation, Rebecca faced multiple immediate challenges. Being a homeless young female and struggling with addictions and mental health, she was anxious about where she may be housed – sadly, the outcome wasn’t as she had hoped and she was given accommodation in an area she hadn’t wanted to go.

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PAGE part of Art Walk Projects' Spring Cluster event

Published: March 2, 2026

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