Doodling For Wellbeing
Course Summary
Course Code: NO4A01EC26
Start Date: Thursday 05 November 2026
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 10:00 for 2.50 hours
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 week(s)
Location: ACL Colchester
Fee: Free Help
Description
Designed to help reduce stress and anxiety while improving concentration and mental focus through practical, easy-to-use techniques. This course focuses on supporting mental wellbeing by introducing mindful, repetitive activities that encourage calm, attention, and relaxation. By the end of the course, you will have a toolkit of simple strategies that can be used in daily life to manage stress, restore focus, and support balance and resilience.
Qualification Aim/Level
This course does not lead to a qualification and is for personal development or a step into further learning.
Who is this course for?
Anyone interested in supporting and maintaining their wellbeing in a creative way.
What can I expect to Learn?
By the end of the course learners will have:
An understanding of simple mindful doodling techniques and how they can be used to support relaxation, focus, and mental wellbeing
Experience of mindfulness and reflective practices that help reduce stress and anxiety and support emotional balance
Confidence using accessible materials such as pens and simple creative resources to support calm, focused activity
A personal toolkit of practical strategies to encourage self?reflection, positive thinking, and improved wellbeing in daily life
How will I learn?
A range of teaching and learning activities including tutor presentations and group and individual discussion and activities with reference to online resources.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Tutor feedback, evaluation activities and self-reflection will enable you to understand your progress. Assessment will be on-going throughout the course linked to an individual learning plan to be regularly updated with learner and tutor feedback.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
Yes you will be encouraged to apply your learning each day and reflect on your learning, personal wellbeing and growth. Undertake research into learning resources and internet links to further information that supports learning between sessions.
What will I need to provide?
A notepad and pen for notetaking and a reflective journal.
Are there any other costs?
There are no further costs.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in further health and wellbeing topics. For information on ACL courses please see https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing/.
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Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635
Location
ACL Colchester
Barrack Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2LR