Wellbeing Workshops

25/08/2026

🌿 We’re coming to the Exmouth Mental Health Drop-In next week!

Join Wellbeing Workshops for a friendly and practical Emotional Regulation session at Open Door Exmouth

We’ll explore emotional regulation from an evidence-based psychological perspective, including:

🧠 Top-down techniques—using the brain, thinking and attention to regulate
💚 Bottom-up techniques—using the body and physical senses to regulate
🧰 Practical tools to help you understand and manage your emotions

📅 Wednesday 2nd September 2026
⏰ Session: 2–4pm
📍 Open Door, St Saviours House, Church Street, Exmouth EX8 1PE

The session is free, open to adults and there’s no need to book—just come along.

Delivered by Wellbeing Workshops at Open Door, within the Exmouth Mental Health Drop-In delivered by Devon Mental Health Alliance

17/08/2026

🧘‍♀️ FREE WOMEN’S ONLINE SEATED YOGA

Join Michelle Finlay Yoga for welcoming weekly online seated yoga sessions that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

The sign-up link is in the comments below. Please sign up for the first session to sign up for all of them.

Any issues, drop us a message!

Move gently, breathe deeply and reconnect with your body without needing to get up and down from the floor. Each session combines mindful movement, breathing and relaxation to help improve mobility, release tension and calm the mind.

📅 Every Wednesday, 16 September–16 December
⏰ 7–8pm
💻 Online via Zoom

✔ Suitable for all ages and abilities
✔ Ideal for anyone with limited mobility or new to yoga
✔ No previous experience needed
✔ All movements can be adapted or omitted
✔ No one can see you; you can only see Michelle
✔ Simply bring a sturdy chair and wear comfortable clothing

This supportive women-only space is open to all women, including trans women and anyone who identifies as a woman.

You only need to register for the first session to be signed up for the full programme.

Sessions are delivered by Michelle Finlay on behalf of Wellbeing Workshops Devon CIC.

Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

Gentle online seated yoga sessions designed to help women improve mobility, strength, and relaxation from the comfort of home.

15/08/2026

🧘‍♀️ WOMEN’S IN-PERSON SEATED YOGA

Join Michelle Finlay Yoga for a welcoming weekly seated yoga session designed especially for women.

Enjoy gentle, mindful movement, calming breathing, and relaxation, all without getting up and down from the floor. These supportive sessions can help improve mobility, release tension and calm the mind.

📅 Every Tuesday, 15 September–15 December
⏰ 11.30am–12.30pm
📍 St Budeaux Baptist Church, Fletemoor Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth PL5 1TF

✔ Suitable for all ages and abilities
✔ Ideal for anyone with limited mobility or who is new to yoga
✔ No previous yoga experience needed
✔ All movements can be adapted to suit your needs
✔ Women-only, friendly and supportive environment

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a drink. Chairs will be provided.

Sessions are delivered by Michelle Finlay on behalf of Wellbeing Workshops Devon CIC.

This welcoming session is open to all women, including trans women

Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

14/08/2026

FREE MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH: PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR WELLBEING

Join us for two friendly, interactive workshops designed to help men better understand their mental health and build practical skills for everyday wellbeing.

The workshops will be delivered by an experienced female facilitator in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Together, we’ll explore:

• Understanding stress and triggers
• Managing emotions
• Healthy habits and boundaries
• Relationships and connection
• Building your own wellbeing toolkit

You’re welcome to talk, listen and learn at your own pace—there is no pressure to share more than you feel comfortable with.

📅 7 and 14 September 2026⏰ 1.00–3.30pm📍 Seachange, East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF☕ Refreshments are available from the café

Open to all men. Places must be booked in advance.

To book:

📞 01395 446896✉️ [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit.

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08/07/2026

💙 Neurodivergence in Women: Understand. Embrace. Thrive. 💙

Free to attend!

Have you ever felt like you’ve experienced life differently, but never quite understood why?

Whether you’re diagnosed, waiting for an assessment, or self-identify as neurodivergent, these two interactive workshops offer a safe, welcoming space to explore your experiences alongside other women who truly understand.

Together we’ll explore:
✨ Late diagnosis and the journey of realisation
✨ Masking and burnout
✨ Identity and embracing who you are
✨ Emotional regulation and understanding your nervous system
✨ Relationships and communicating your needs
✨ Self-compassion and acceptance

These sessions are grounded in psychology, lived experience and practical wellbeing tools, giving you strategies you can take away and use in everyday life.

📅 Friday 24th & Friday 31st July
🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Seachange East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF

📞 To book your place:
01395 446896
📧 [email protected]

Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit. 💙

We create healthier, happier and more fulfilled communities

29/06/2026

💙 New Parent? You’re not alone. 💙

For parents and carers of babies aged 0–12 months.

Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions. Alongside caring for your baby, many parents find themselves asking, “Who am I now?” This workshop gently explores the changes that can come with becoming a parent, including shifts in identity, relationships, confidence and wellbeing.

Together we’ll explore:

✨ How becoming a parent can change our sense of identity
💙 Practical tools to support your mental health and emotional wellbeing
🌱 Coping with the ups and downs of parenthood and finding what works for you

Whether you’re feeling confident, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, this is a welcoming, supportive space to connect with other parents, reflect, and take away practical ideas to support your wellbeing.

📅 Thursday 9th July
🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Open Door Exmouth, Parent Hub Café, St. Saviours House, Church Street, Exmouth, EX8 1PE

👶 For parents and carers of babies aged 0–12 months.

No need to book, just drop in!

We’d love to welcome you. 💚

11/06/2026

🧘‍♀️ FREE Seated Yoga for Women in St Budeaux 🧘‍♀️

Looking for a gentle way to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, and support your wellbeing?

Join us for our FREE seated yoga sessions, designed specifically for women and suitable for beginners, older adults, and those with limited mobility.

📅 Tuesdays, 7th July – 1st September 2026
🕚 11:30am – 12:30pm
📍 St Budeaux Baptist Church, Fletemoor Road, Plymouth, PL5 1TF

Sessions delivered by Michelle Finlay Yoga

These friendly and welcoming sessions use gentle movements from the comfort of a chair, making them accessible to a wide range of abilities.

✅ Beginners welcome
✅ No previous yoga experience needed
✅ Suitable for older adults
✅ Gentle and accessible

Places are limited, and booking is essential.

To book, please email or message us:
📧 [email protected]

Please share with any women who may benefit from attending 💙

06/05/2026

✨ FREE Wellbeing Workshop Drop-Ins in Exmouth ✨

In partnership with the Devon Mental Health Alliance and Open Door Exmouth

We’re excited to be offering a FREE 3-week wellbeing workshop series in Exmouth, designed to help you better understand your mind, emotions, and nervous system in a supportive and welcoming space.

📍 Open Door Exmouth
📅 Every Wednesday for 3 weeks
🕝 2.30pm – 4.30pm
🗓 Starting Wednesday 27th May 2026

Across the workshops, we’ll explore practical, psychologically informed tools to help you:

🌿 Navigate stress and overwhelm
🧠 Understand how the brain and emotions work
💬 Manage difficult emotions more effectively
💛 Build resilience and lasting wellbeing
🤝 Connect with others in a relaxed, supportive environment

These sessions combine psychoeducation, coaching psychology, reflective discussion, and practical wellbeing tools to support self-awareness, emotional resilience, and long-term wellbeing in an accessible and supportive community setting.

No previous experience needed, just come as you are.

Spaces are free and open to adults across the community.

To find out more or express interest, please get in touch or keep an eye on our page for updates 💚

28/04/2026

✨ Women’s Wellbeing Workshops – Devonport ✨

A free 10-week wellbeing workshop series designed to support women in building confidence, emotional resilience, and practical tools for everyday life.

📍 Devonport Live, 56 George Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4HR
🗓 Every Tuesday from 26th May
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
⚠️ Please note: there will be a one-week break on 16th June

Fully funded by the Livewell Foundation, these workshops are completely free to attend.

Delivered by Wellbeing Workshops Devon CIC, this supportive and empowering series blends psychoeducation, coaching psychology, and positive psychology to help you better understand yourself, manage stress, and strengthen your wellbeing.

Together, we’ll explore:

🧠 Understanding emotions, managing stress, and reducing overwhelm
💬 Confidence, self-belief, boundaries, values, and self-doubt
🌱 Strengths, resilience, authenticity, and self-compassion
🤝 Gentle group discussion, shared learning, and social connection
🫖 Space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself

This is a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental space designed to feel human, practical, and empowering.

Whether you’re looking to feel more confident, develop practical wellbeing tools, or simply take some time for yourself — you are welcome here.

🌈 Open to all women, including cisgender women and those who now identify as women.

Accessibility note: The room has step-free access. If you have any specific access needs, please feel free to get in touch.

Book your free place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/devonport-womens-wellbeing-workshops-starting-may-2026-tickets-1987789699501?aff=oddtdtcreator

📩 Questions?
[email protected]

Please note: These workshops support wellbeing and personal growth through coaching and psychoeducation. They are not a substitute for therapy, counselling, or medical treatment.

✨ We also have a second Women’s Wellbeing Workshop series running in Plymouth City Centre ✨

📍 Moments Café and Memory Matters Hub, 69a New George Street, PL1 1RJ
🗓 Every Tuesday from 26th May
⏰ 1:30pm – 3:30pm

If Devonport isn’t the best fit for you, please feel free to contact us or visit our page to learn more about the city centre group and choose the option that works best for you.

28/04/2026

✨ Women’s Wellbeing Workshops – Plymouth City Centre ✨

A free 10-week wellbeing workshop series designed to support women in building confidence, emotional resilience, and practical tools for everyday life.

📍 Moments Café and Memory Matters Hub, 69a New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RJ
🗓 Every Tuesday from 26th May
⏰ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
⚠️ Please note: there will be a one-week break on 16th June

Fully funded by the Livewell Foundation, these workshops are completely free to attend.

Delivered by Wellbeing Workshops Devon CIC, this supportive and empowering series blends psychoeducation, coaching psychology, and positive psychology to help you better understand yourself, manage stress, and strengthen your wellbeing.

Together, we’ll explore:

🧠 Understanding emotions, managing stress, and reducing overwhelm
💬 Confidence, self-belief, boundaries, values, and self-doubt
🌱 Strengths, resilience, authenticity, and self-compassion
🤝 Gentle group discussion, shared learning, and social connection
🫖 Space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself

This is a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental space designed to feel human, practical, and empowering.

Whether you’re looking to feel more confident, develop practical wellbeing tools, or simply take some time for yourself, you are welcome here.

🌈 Open to all women, including cisgender women and those who now identify as women.

Accessibility note: There is a short flight of steps to access the workshop room. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss access needs.

Book your free place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plymouth-city-centre-womens-wellbeing-workshops-starting-may-2026-tickets-1987790152857?aff=oddtdtcreator

📩 Questions?
[email protected]

Please note: These workshops support wellbeing and personal growth through coaching and psychoeducation. They are not a substitute for therapy, counselling, or medical treatment.

✨ We also have a second Women’s Wellbeing Workshop series running in Devonport ✨

📍 Devonport Live, 56 George Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4HR
🗓 Every Tuesday from 26th May
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm

If Plymouth City Centre isn’t the best fit for you, please feel free to contact us or visit our page to learn more about the Devonport group and choose the option that works best for you.