Beating the blues on Monday 15th January
Hope For The Community presents Hope Monday, a free webinar for wellbeing.
Feeling down on the third Monday of January? You're not alone - it's known as Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year. But there's hope! Social enterprise, Hope For The Community CIC, presents Hope Monday, a free, expert-led wellbeing webinar on Blue Monday to learn strategies for improving your health and beating the winter blues.
On 15th January from 10AM to 3PM, Hope For The Community CIC is spinning Blue Monday around. Instead of wallowing in the woe, join in a celebration of hope, with guided mindfulness, an introduction to creativity, gratitude, and happy songs. Rooted in the evidence-based strategies included in our Hope Programme self-management courses, Hope Monday is designed to lift your mood on what is alleged to be the least happy day of the year.
The webinar is open to the public and registration is free.
Programme of events*
10.00am - 10:15am
A Warm Welcome to Hope Monday with Dr Anna Lynall
10:15am - 11:15 am
Boosting Your Immunne System for the Winter with Dr Tim Robinson - Discover the perfect balance of nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle choices to empower your immune system. With 30 years of experience in General Practice with a specialist interest in Long COVID. Dr Tim Robinson is Hope For The Community’s named Clinical Safety Officer.
11:15am - 11:30am
COMFORT BREAK
11:30am - 12pm
Music for the soul with DJ Mike - Join Mike Howard, DJ & Hope facilitator for a podcast of hope-inspired tunes. Mike has worked for Carer’s Trust and is a long-time facilitator for Hope. RadioCare has been set up by Mike to lift the spirits of carers, it connects thousands of people around the world every week.
12pm - 12:30pm
Three Years with Long COVID: A Journey of Hope. A conversation with Garry hosted by Gabriela Matouskova - one of past Hope Programme participants, who shares his three-year experience of living with long COVID. Hosted by Gabriela, this session offers an insightful look into the realities of long-term recovery and adaptation.
🔹 Hear about the practical strategies Garry has used to manage his health and wellbeing.
🔹 Gain insights into the daily challenges and successes faced by those living with long COVID.
🔹 Join us for an honest and open discussion that sheds light on a unique personal experience.
COMFORT BREAK
12:30pm - 12:45pm
12.45pm - 2.00pm
Creating a Gratiude Zine with Mellissa Monsoon - A well regarded and established artist, Mellissa has produced a great body of beautiful work. Experienced in running workshops and artist residencies, Mellissa will help to develop your creativity and explain how it can build confidence and wellbeing. www.mmonsoon.com
2 pm - 2.15pm
COMFORT BREAK
2.15pm - 2.45pm
Mindfulness Meditation with Dr Liz Sparkes - Compassion practice to soothe the mind and body. Nurturing for sleep, reducing anxiety and bringing balance. Dr Liz Sparkes, intuitive Coach, and Reiki Master has been working with individuals and groups for 14 years. Initially providing support as a health psychologist to enable positive changes to health, mindset, support for long term illness and pain.
She also works with NHS, Charities and Trusts supporting individuals and groups in areas including grief and loss, stress and self-compassion. Liz leads live mindfulness practice sessions on our Hope Programme courses.www.drlizsparkes.com
2.45pm - 3pm
Round up, Hope for 2024 - Hope for 2024 a summary of the day, seeking your feedback about how it may have helped you and explaining what Hope has to offer for 2024. www.h4c.org.uk/courses
*Subject to alteration, updated schedules will be posted on the day if required.
