Wellbeing workshops

Free 8-Week Wellbeing and Resilience Programme for Adults in Bexley

Would you like to improve your wellbeing, feel more confident, manage stress more effectively, and connect with others in a supportive environment?

Brighter Futures is a free wellbeing programme delivered by Good Mental Health 2025 CIC, designed to support adults living in Bexley to improve emotional wellbeing, build resilience, increase confidence, and reduce social isolation.

Developed in response to community feedback, this programme is particularly suitable for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, low confidence, loneliness, social isolation, or difficulties managing everyday challenges. It can also provide a valuable starting point for people awaiting one-to-one or group-based support services.

What is Brighter Futures?

Brighter Futures is an 8-week wellbeing and resilience programme informed by evidence-based psychological approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles.

The programme is designed to help participants develop practical tools and strategies that can be used in everyday life to improve wellbeing and cope more effectively with challenges.

Participants will have opportunities to:

• Improve emotional wellbeing

• Build confidence and self-esteem

• Learn practical coping strategies

• Better manage stress and anxiety

• Improve emotional regulation

• Reduce feelings of isolation

• Develop supportive peer connections

• Create a personalised wellbeing plan

Programme Topics

Session 1: Understanding Wellbeing

• Exploring what wellbeing means

• Identifying personal strengths

• Goal setting

• Creating personal wellbeing objectives

Session 2: Managing Stress and Anxiety

• Understanding stress and anxiety

• Practical stress management techniques

• Anxiety management strategies

• Grounding exercises

Session 3: Behavioural Activation

• Understanding the connection between mood and behaviour

• Increasing meaningful activities

• Overcoming barriers to engagement

Session 4: Confidence and Self-Esteem

• Challenging self-critical thoughts

• Building self-compassion

• Identifying strengths and achievements

Session 5: Emotional Regulation

• Understanding emotional triggers

• Emotional regulation tools

• Developing coping plans

Session 6: Lifestyle and Mental Health

• Sleep and wellbeing

• Exercise and mental health

• Nutrition and mood

• Building healthy routines

Session 7: Resilience and Coping

• Building resilience

• Problem-solving skills

• Managing setbacks

• Personal wellbeing planning

Session 8: Maintaining Progress

• Reviewing progress

• Developing an action plan

• Identifying future support

• Celebrating achievements

Inclusive and Accessible

Brighter Futures has been designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.

The programme includes adaptations for:

• ADHD

• Autism

• Neurodivergent adults

• Different learning styles

• Diverse cultural backgrounds

• Accessibility requirements

Participants will receive supporting resources and educational materials to help reinforce learning between sessions and revisit key techniques throughout the programme.

Programme Details

Venue: Hall Place & Gardens, Education Room Bourne Road Bexley Kent DA5 1PQ

Time: Fridays, 10:00am - 12:00 noon

Cost: Free of charge

First Cohort Dates

🌿 9 October 2026

🌿 16 October 2026

🌿 23 October 2026

🌿 6 November 2026

🌿 13 November 2026 (Online Session)

🌿 20 November 2026

🌿 27 November 2026

🌿 11 December 2026

Who Can Attend?

This programme is suitable for adults aged 18+ living in Bexley who would like to:

• Improve their wellbeing

• Feel more confident

• Develop resilience

• Better manage stress and anxiety

• Build social connections

• Learn practical wellbeing strategies

• Connect with others in a safe and supportive environment

No referral is required and self-referrals are welcome.

About Good Mental Health 2025 CIC

Good Mental Health 2025 CIC is a community-focused wellbeing organisation founded by Muge Ahmet, BABCP Accredited Psychotherapist and Senior Lecturer.

The organisation provides evidence-based support aligned with NICE guidance and is committed to improving access to mental health and wellbeing support within local communities.

Register Your Interest

Muge Ahmet Director, Good Mental Health 2025 CIC

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07707 580511

Website: www.goodmentalhealthltd.com

Spaces are limited and advance registration is recommended.

Take a positive step towards improving your wellbeing, building resilience, and connecting with others in your community.