Visual Storytelling For Wellbeing
Course Summary
Course Code: NO3B70GC26
Start Date: Wednesday 09 June 2027
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 13:00 for 2.50 hours
Duration: 4 lessons over 4 week(s)
Location: ACL Maldon
Fee: Free Help
Description
Designed to help reduce stress and support emotional awareness through practical, reflective techniques. This course focuses on promoting mental wellbeing by using simple visual storytelling tools to help learners explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a clear and manageable way. By the end of the course, learners will have a toolkit of strategies they can use in everyday life to improve focus, reframe challenges, 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 how visual storytelling techniques can support self reflection and emotional wellbeing
Practical tools to help recognise emotions, reduce stress, and improve focus
Experience using visual methods to reframe challenges and develop a sense of agency
Strategies that can be used independently in daily life to support resilience and prevent burnout
Increased confidence in using reflective techniques to maintain balance and wellbeing
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. The art materials are of your own choice so please bring the materials you already own to the first session
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 Maldon
Carmelite Hse, White Horse Ln
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5FW