Furiously Happy!

What on Earth are emotions for, and what should we do with them? This  course is a guide to understanding the purpose of emotions – the  pleasant and the unpleasant ones, and how to turn them from a being a  burden into becoming tools for empowerment.

Offered in partnership with the Devon Recovery Learning Community.

Tutors: Marie Free & Amanda Berry

FREE Entry – Open to everyone age 18+ 

Course of 5 weekly classes, Booking is for all 5 sessions:

Dates: Tuesdays on Nov 14th, 21st, 28th and Dec 5th & 12th  2023

Time: 2pm to 5pm

Location: Newtown Community Hut, Belmont Park, Gordon Rd, Exeter EX1 2DH, UK

Classes are offered to people with experience of mental health  difficulties, their family and friends, and the professionals who  support them.

Have you ever wondered what was the point of feeling sad, worried,  angry or anxious? Have you been told that anger should be kept quiet, or  felt that grief was stopping you from living fully?

When repressed, emotions turn into weapons against ourselves and can drive us into a trapped state of mental distress.

In this course we will discover the meaning and purpose of all those  emotions that we sometimes feel get in the way of a happy life, learn  how to express them safely and positively, and understand their messages  and gifts so as to learn to turn them into invaluable assets for inner  strength and true happiness.

In an atmosphere of gentle holding, through sharing, games, stories,  guided meditation and self-reflection, we will look at the usually taboo  world of emotions, discover ways of expressing them in a positive way  and find the gems that we never suspected they held – a deep and  beautiful journey to fully recover all of that we are.

The tutors

Marie is an experience recovery practitioner with many years of experience working on resilience and emotional understanding. Marie's passion is to share the tools of self-empowerment brought by ancient and natural practices. She has been leading groups and individuals for recovery for over a decade with love and care, always in an atmosphere of acceptance, inclusion and relaxed fun infused with deep heart-learning.

Mandy is a seasoned DRLC co-tutor who has worked in partnership with Marie on various courses for a few years. She is passionate about making recovery accessible to all and holds a kind-hearted and compassionate presence for all students.

Students 

Please note:

Students must sign up for the 5 sessions of the course. If you miss  the 1st session, you will not be able to join the group afterwards. Places onto this course are limited so please only book if you are fully committed. 😊

Book your place on the DRLC website – click here!