Explore RaW Talks
Practical. Informative. Engaging. Reflective. Accessible. In-person or Online. Group‑based.
RaW Talks and Workshops
Beyond Basic Well-being Advice
RaW Talks and Workshops feel like the imagery on this website — colourful, bold, human, and raw.
Professional yet naturally flowing, they mirror the layered contours of human emotion and create a grounded space where people can slow down, reflect, and connect with ideas in a way that feels fluid rather than forced. Interactive and shaped by the audience, they offer gentle strength and lived‑experience insight, giving people the confidence to explore mental health, well‑being, and Personal Recovery in an environment that feels safe, engaging, and real.
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What We Offer
All RaW Talks and Workshops are suitable for teams or organisations wanting a shared recovery‑informed foundation, with any further learning remaining entirely up to the individual.
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RaW Talks
(Keynotes and speaking)
10 - 90 Minutes
Whether you need a 10‑minute TED‑style talk sharing how Personal Recovery has influenced my life and work, or a 1.5‑hour session exploring the basics of Personal Recovery, each talk can be tailored to your organisation, audience, and available time.
These sessions give a clear and accessible introduction to Personal Recovery, with lived‑experience insight that inspires hope and motivates positive change. They also include signposting to further resources for anyone who wants to explore recovery beyond the session and think about how it may support them in everyday life.
Depending on allocated time, each talk can include:
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The basics of personal recovery
What recovery actually is, what it isn’t, and why it matters at work.
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Recovery at work
How recovery shows up in communication, boundaries,
decision‑making, performance, and culture.
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Lived experience voice
Insight grounded in real personal experience, illustrating
how recovery can change both personal and professional and life.
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Recovery‑informed language
Shifting the way people communicate to reduce stigma
and support autonomy, empowerment and choice.
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Moving forward
Signposting to further resources and recovery‑focusedsupport.
Referencing a personal recovery pack (where commissioned).
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Questions
Space for reflection and audience questions.
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RaW Workshops
Half-Day or Full-day practical workshops expand on the basics and support individuals to apply Personal Recovery to their working life.
The half‑day session provides a strong, accessible foundation in personal recovery and how it supports people in life, at home, and at work.
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Participants learn:
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what Personal Recovery is (and isn’t)
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how recovery principles show up in everyday work
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recovery‑informed language
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how recovery relates to confidence, boundaries, communication and performance
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How looking at hope, choice, identity, agency, meaning, connection, and empowerment can support well-being
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practical wellbeing tools for stress, anxiety and managing pressure
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how to disclose personal circumstances at work
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the impact of reasonable adjustments
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identifying strengths and building self‑belief
This session includes guided reflection, group-based working, practical next steps, and lived‑experience insight.
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The in-person full‑day session builds on the half‑day foundation and offers extended time for deeper exploration, practice, and group‑based learning. This format is designed for organisations who want participants not only to understand recovery principles, but to begin applying them in a practical, structured way.
Participants revisit the core elements of personal recovery and then move into workshop‑style activities, including:
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extended group‑based discussions
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collaborative exercises in small groups (3–6 people)
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practical activities focused on applying recovery principles to real‑life situations
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guided tasks to help individuals explore their strengths, patterns, and personal needs
This workshop can be tailored to include in‑depth discussion around one specific recovery‑focused topic, or several, depending on your needs.
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RaW Packs
Printed or PDF resources
on commission
Each RaW Talk and Workshop includes a basic guide to further resources, such as where individuals can access a Recovery College or additional information.
RaW Packs are commissioned, personalised recovery‑focused learning resources, available as digital PDFs or printed materials.
Designed to extend learning beyond live sessions, RaW Packs support individuals to deepen their understanding, reflect at their own pace, and apply recovery‑informed approaches in everyday life and work.
Each pack offers self‑guided learning tailored to the organisation’s needs and selected topics, helping staff explore Personal Recovery principles in a clear, practical and accessible way.