Course Overview
This course explores the emotional patterns that can develop through past experiences, present-day pressures, and not always having a clear or positive sense of the future. We gently look at both the symptoms and underlying causes, helping you understand, release and manage patterns of emotion and anxiety.
Drawing on positive psychology, you’ll learn practical ways to feel more steady and in control day-to-day, while beginning to build a clearer, more hopeful direction for your life. This is about more than coping, it’s about finding your centre and moving forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Together, we create a safe, supportive space for you to explore and grow. Sessions are interactive, combining teaching, discussion, self-reflection, practical activities and simple weekly challenges.
For additional information please call 01458 844502 or email strodeadultskills@strode-college.ac.uk.
Assessment Methods
There are no formal assessments for this course.
Progression Options
You could progress to our Master Your Life short course, or other suitable short courses.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
