Education Courses - First Steps Womens Centre
Wellbeing Courses
This award winning programme delivered by an experienced AWARE tutor can make a big difference by teaching important life skills that aim to help empower and equip you.
You’ll learn how to; understand why you feel as you do, choose to do activities that improve wellbeing, identify blocks or activities that make us feel worse, boost your confidence, understand and change your sleep, become more assertive, calm anxious worries and be more compassionate and supportive of yourself, asking for what you need, be calmer, less irritable and more.
It will help you manage your feelings when you are stressed, anxious, worried or depressed. It can help if you feel:
- I can’t be bothered doing anything
- Why does everything always go wrong?
- I’m not good enough
- How to fix almost everything
Would you like to understand more about how women, as a group, have historically been disempowered? Are you interested in feeling more empowered in your own life?
This course explores:
- The role women have been given in society and who benefits from it
- The barriers to women’s empowerment - external and internal
- How everyday language and assumptions about women affects us
- What we can do, individually and as a group, to empower ourselves and others
"We might take for granted that we know all this, but prepare to be surprised to discover how seemingly small changes can have a big impact on our lives."
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A fantastic course that takes place every spring which will help you to declutter both your physical and emotional space. The course involves lots of decluttering tips and tricks with a focus on self care, relaxation, exploring your life purpose and connecting with your creativity. Your tutor will be Norah Hughes.
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Bestselling author, scriptwriter, creative writing facilitator and poet Fionnuala Cassidy will help you to:
- Explore your creativity and why you want to write
- Learn techniques that develop powers of observation and imagination
- Explore different styles and genres of writing such as poetry, journalling, memoir, story-telling and fiction
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This empowering course is designed to help women build confidence and independence by mastering essential DIY skills and tools. Across four weeks, participants will gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge in a supportive and inclusive environment. Here’s what you can expect.
Master Power Tools
Learn how to safely and effectively use a combi drill, impact driver, and SDS drill.
Build a Stud Wall Frame
Acquire fundamental construction skills through an in-depth exploration of the process for constructing a stud wall frame.
Create a Custom Toobox
This project will involve using an array of power tools.
Hang Shelving and Curtain Poles
Learn the essentials of hanging shelving and curtain poles. This section focuses on using the correct wall fixings to ensure stability and safety.
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This ever-popular course centers around relaxation, movement and DANCING!
You will enjoy:
- Relaxation exercises
- LOTS OF DANCING!
- Plenty of craic and laughter
Expertly guided by your Tutor Charmaine McMeekin
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This gentle class is based on Tai Chi using slow flowing movements and deep breathing. Amanda will guide you through a series of movements that are both relaxing and energising, creating a wonderful sense of Wellbeing. Each session will complete with a 10-minute relaxation. It can be adapted for all physical abilities. Tai Chi can help with:
- Strength
- Balance
- Co-ordination
- Flexability
- Relaxation
- and more......
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This 5 week course with Helen Quinn is designed to improve confidence and assertiveness.
By the end of this course you will be able to say:
- I can value myself
- I can believe in myself
- I can make changes
- I can think positively
- I can be assertive
- I can be happy
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Embrace a smoother transition to menopause with Susanne Trouton from Foot Works. This course empowers you with techniques to naturally balance your hormones, soothe your nervous system, and reclaim control over your body’s well-being. Includes:
- reflexology
- massage
- relaxing
- facial techniques
- aromatherapy
For more information or to apply, contact Amanda
Forest bathing or ‘shinrin-yoku’ was first developed in Japan where government studies showed that mindful exploration in a
forest could reduce
- blood pressure
- lower stress hormone levels and
- improve concentration and memory.
The leader will gently guide you in a slow, relaxing and wonderful sensory journey through the trees.
Own transport needed to the forest.
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This fantastic course with Marcella Gilliland from Community Tribal Drumming is fun, uplifting and very energising!!
No musical or drumming background is necessary. Expertly guided by Marcella Gilliland from Community Tribal Drumming, you will learn to play hand-drums and other percussion instruments creating a wonderful group rhythm.
Many previous attendees say it is their favourite course of all time!
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Melanie Magee is delivering this beautiful new course. It is based on the principles of MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and MBCBT (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction).
Participants will explore the concept of mindfulness through practices such as mindful movement, breathwork, compassionate, creative activites, mindfulness and meditations.
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