Positive Spin

• Positive Spin is  an 8-week course aimed at people looking to boost their mental wellbeing by learning more about mental health. 

  The programme supports participants to develop a clearer understanding of stress, anxiety, and low mood, • gain insight into how thoughts, emotions, and the body interact, • feel less alone through shared (optional) group reflection and explore new perspectives that reduce self-judgment. You will learn simple, practical tools to support daily wellbeing, improve self-confidence and build resilience against the stresses of everyday life. It also offers people the chance to connect with others through fun, social cycling. 

Each week there will be a cycle from the Boathouse, Pier Road, Kinross. We will cycle to Loch Leven Community Campus for an educational workshop delivered by Thyme for Nature which aims to  inform and inspire. Bike rides will be at a gentle and social pace and is suitable for all abilities. We have e-bikes and a small number of trikes available to borrow along with helmets. Workshops will feature a different aspect of mental wellbeing and encourage participants to turn knowledge into action. Tea and coffee will be provided when we are at Loch Leven Community Campus. 

Please click the link below to register for the 8-week program.  

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PositiveSpin2

This program is funded by the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation and Perth & Kinross Third Sector Interface Community Health and Wellbeing Fund.

For more details about the format of the sessions, please read on …….

PART 1 - THE BIKE RIDES

Each week, we will ride together in a group at the pace of the slowest person. Nobody will be left behind and the aim is to experience some easy paced physical activity in the fresh air and enjoy the local environment. Rides are suitable for improvers, intermediate and experienced riders. For those that wish to use our community e-bikes and tricycles, week one will provide an opportunity to become familiar with riding an e-bike. Routes will gradually progress each week and participants will be supported by qualified ride leaders. The focus is on group engagement and social connection. Our rides will enable you to build/maintain riding skills, fitness and wellbeing.

​   PART 2 - POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS

Fortnightly 90-minute learning workshops will be delivered by Thyme for Nature. The program is full of learning content, tools and resources. The workshops will help you to understand 'Adverse Mental Health' and how to prevent it, strengthen your mindset and resilience, understand your own psychology, build confidence and self-belief, improve your communication / relationships, and so much more.  See below for more indicative program content.

Recognising Stress and Understanding Fear as a Natural Response 

o Exploring reactivity vs responsiveness 

o Reflection on helpful vs overwhelming pressure 

o Exploring emotional responses  

Noticing and Allowing Emotional States

Working with experience rather than against it 

o Reflection on “pushing through” vs “finding flow” 

  Thoughts, Mood & Perspective 

o Noticing thought patterns and reframing perspective 

o Exploring how thoughts influence mood 

o Reflection on inner dialogue and self-talk  

Connection & Communication: 

o Being heard and listening to others 

  Stress & Recovery: 

o Understanding stress and the importance of recovery 

o Identifying what drains and restores energy 

o Introduction to simple “micro-recovery” tools 

Meaning & What Matters: 

o Identifying and exploring values 

o Reflecting on how values show up in daily life 

o Setting intention aligned with personal values