What People Say About Risewell Pathways
Risewell Pathways supports personal growth, community connection and organisational change. The feedback below reflects the experiences of learners, volunteers, staff teams and leaders who have taken part in courses and sessions built from the workbooks and approaches that now form the Risewell Pathways Framework.
These testimonials show how the learning, reflection and practical tools have supported confidence, wellbeing, inclusion and positive change across a wide range of settings.
A. Personal Growth & Wellbeing
The courses have supplied tools to help me maintain stability whilst I am on a lengthy waiting list… I believe these courses have been a lifeline…
Learning how to change my mindset from ‘fixed’ to ‘growth’ has given me the courage to believe ‘I can do this’ in many aspects of my life.
I have been on a journey of self-discovery. Without these courses my mind would not be in the positive place it is now.
The courses have helped me delve into the past and deal with things and not turn to alcohol.
The courses have given me a purpose, something to look forward to. I feel motivated and enthusiastic to learn more.
I now have the tools to manage feelings and emotions. I am more confident and feel that I have a purpose.
I learnt a lot about why I’m the way I am and how to make changes. The course was very interesting and the tutor was very knowledgeable.
B. Community, Youth & Family Engagement
It’s helped me a lot mentally and physically… it increases my confidence and I really enjoy doing them.
It has been great to meet others and a real pleasure to share feedback.
I have gained an insight into my own mental health… I now have the tools to manage feelings and emotions and feel valued in my volunteering.
It means a lot to me personally that I have the chance to take the course locally — it makes learning feel comfortable.
The courses have given me a purpose, something to look forward to. I have found new interests and feel motivated and enthusiastic to learn more.
C. Trauma-Informed, Anti-Racist & Organisational Practice
It will help improve my approach to supporting clients.
It will inform my leadership approach and how I encourage colleagues.
From an HR perspective, being mindful of triggers at recruitment and beyond.
Help me understand that colleagues may have experienced trauma in the past.
Foster a greater sense of mutual peer support and collaboration.
By being more aware of others’ triggers I can be more measured with my own responses.
Lots of food for thought — very interesting and thought-provoking.
Thank you so much — I thoroughly appreciated the course.