Students will build their awareness of ways to combat feelings of anxiety, stress and negative thinking, as well as identifying ways to feel more in control of their finances.
Additional information about this course
Session is only for participants engaged on the BBO project called Money Sorted in D2N2 as funds are paid for by Lottery Community Fund and ESF. If you interested in joining the project, please go to http://moneysortedind2n2.org/ to find out more.
Course aim
Build your confidence with money management and learn ways to combat money anxiety.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- You will need to be able to follow links to join our WEA live video learning platform: WEA Zoom. If you’d like to understand more about our video learning platform, Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline and http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is part of the BBO project. You must be referred by a BBO personal navigator to take part in this course.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Identify at least one negative impact of money anxiety.
- Identify at least one way to manage money related stress.
- Identify at least one way to feel in control of my finances.
- Describe the difference between a 'good' and a 'bad' spending habit.
- Identify at least one situation where I may need to set a financial boundary with another person.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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