Quick Ways to Improve Your Mood

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Start Date:
12th Nov 26

Thursday 12th Nov 2026, 1pm - 3pm at Church On The Street Burnley

Start Date:
24th Nov 26

Tuesday 24th Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm at Yarnspinners PHCC Nelson

Start Date:
7th Dec 26

Monday 7th Dec 2026, 1:30pm - 4pm at Intact Centre - Preston

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Course Type:

Part Time

Entry Requirements:

In order to attend the course, learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Entry Level 3 and above.  
Learners will also need a basic level of IT skills to be able to access the course and follow online instructions.

Learners will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet device with access to the internet, a camera, sound and a microphone.

Course Overview

Do you find that your mood sometimes dips and you can be left feeling low or fed up? Especially over the past year? This short session aims to give you some snapshot techniques that you can implement and practice further at home, which will help improve your mood and lift your spirits. We will discuss what causes low mood as well as trial some practical techniques to help combat this. The course is a one-off session delivered over 1.5 hours.

What will I learn?

This short session focuses on the self-care aspect of wellbeing alongside elements of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Give, Connect, Take Notice & Keep Learning. There will be some practical activities, including some short movements. Please tell your tutor if you are unable to partake in these. There will also be learning activities to complete over the two weeks.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:
– Identify what can cause low mood
– Participate in techniques to combat low mood and identify what you will take forward to further improve your wellbeing
– Choose appropriate progression opportunities

How is the course delivered?

The course will be delivered live and learners will be supported to work through the course content. Other activities include:
– Active listening and reflective discussion  
– Participation in practical activities during and between sessions
– Personal reflection and note taking
– Completion of learning activities on Microsoft Forms
– Links to recommended websites and apps will be given to aid independent learning 

How will my learning be assessed?

You will be asked to complete:
– Learning activities on Microsoft Forms
– A Destination Survey and Student Satisfaction form

The teacher will use a range of activities to review learner’s knowledge throughout the course and identify any gaps and additional information required :

• Learners will receive feedback in order to further develop their knowledge
• Learners will assess their knowledge at the start of the course and again at the end against the learning outcomes. This allows you to identify how much you have learnt and where you might need to do further study or research.
• Learners will also be supported to set an individual target(s) for the course based on personal goals and aspirations.
• Discussion and sharing of your ideas and opinions is encouraged to support and develop one another’s learning journey

Additional Information

The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.

Please also make sure that you wear clothing and have space around you that allows for gentle movement.

If you would like an adapted or bespoke version of this course, please contact us to discuss your requirements: admin.lal@eastlancslearning.ac.uk

Potential Careers

This course has been designed as a one off, however if you would like to attend further courses to boost your wellbeing with Lancashire Adult Learning please speak to your tutor.

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Quick Ways to Improve Your Mood

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