"I have been involved in co-delivering a number of modules in MRC.

I must say that I have found each occasion to be quite different. This is primarily due to the different character of the group of participants. Unlike in a conventional learning environment, which is very content-led, in MRC the mode of participation is very much student-led. Their ideas and questions shape what is discussed. This requires the co-deliverer to be flexible and able to respond in the moment. It obliges you to think with the students, to explore with them what is coming up in the dialogue. There is not the usual ‘protection’ of material that must be covered which only the ‘teacher’ is in control of.

This is very invigorating and exciting mode of learning. The engagement is very much dialogic – a multi-directional conversation. The aim for me has not been to reach a conclusion – a definitive place of certainty or knowledge. Rather, the experiences have been about the search itself and formulating the right questions to generate meaningful dialogue and new perspectives."

Dr Mark Garavan Lecturer GMIT 

"I have been involved with the MRC since its launch in 2013 as a service provider and family member. 

Over the past 6 years this experience has provided me with an in-depth understanding in a variety of subjects relevant to mental health from all stakeholders perspective. 

The Recovery College provides a unique platform from which open dialogue and genuine learning can occur and provide a deeper understanding of the uniqueness of recovery. 

It has greatly enhanced my recovery journey as both a family member and as a service provider."

Maria McGoldrick
Relative Peer Supporter
Bealach Nua
MMHS

Co-Delivery is a model by which each course is delivered by an expert by experience and training qualifications and an expert by profession.

The educational philosophy of the Mayo Recovery College is grounded in the college’s commitment to a general humanistic, person centred and developmental perspective. This perspective has evolved from consultation and deliberation with external advisors and those with lived experience of mental illness.
The educational position of the Recovery College is person-centred. Person-centred in that it is developmental and facilitative and that it seeks to encourage students through participation to “recognise the connections between their individual problems and experiences and the social contexts in which they are embedded”.
The aim of Recovery education is to educate on, discuss and de-mystify Mental Health and related issues in a “trialogical” manner (people afflicted with mental health problems, family, friends, professionals and the wider community); and to assist people to imagine and realise a desirable future.

Co-Production is a process in which experts by profession and experts by experience (service users, family members) work collaboratively to design a course or a scheme of work (if more then a single session), with subsequent session plans produced as necessary.

Each co-producer should have equally valued input into the course content and the finalised documentation. All comments and opinions should be fully explored and respected with time given for a full time-limited consultation process.
Any discrepancies should be dealt with and concluded within this co-production/consultation process.
The finalised document should reflect all positive contributions made during the co-production process.

All sessions/courses should adhere to the outset fidelity criteria and contribute to mental health and wellbeing!

Welcome to the Recovery College website. This website is designed to provide you with information on Recovery Colleges both new and emerging in our region.

Recovery Colleges aim to enhance HSE Mental Health Services by sustaining hopeful and powerful dialogue, fostering empowerment and offering support to individuals and their families and friends and the wider community through unbiased co-produced education. If you are interested in knowing more about what the colleges have to offer you will see the relevant prospectus detailing all the modules available this semester. To give you a flavour of the Recovery College experience we have included some testimonials from past students of the Mayo Recovery College and also Peer Support Workers.  I wish you all the best with your studies as you take your next step on your journey to recovery.

Charlie Meehan
Head of Mental Health Services

To awaken HOPE as the foundation for ongoing recovery and create and foster the belief that people can recover from mental health difficulties.

To enable Control through useful information, development of confidence to negotiate and make choices and taking increased personal responsibility through effective self-care and self management.

To de-mystify and share the realities of mental health problems and therefore create OPPORTUNITIES and links into the community – so that people with mental health difficulties can take their rightful place as equal citizens.

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