Learning and Development

We offer opportunities for growth built on the strengths, interests, and aspirations of The Nest group members. The range of training opportunities and experiences offered, aims to help enable community members to build / rebuild confidence and develop new skills which, in turn, encourages steps towards a more hopeful future.

This is tailored made for individuals or small groups in keeping with their aspirations.

We harness the unique ability of bringing people together and building a stronger, more resilient community.

We believe learning and development is also about creating opportunties where barriers exist, enabling the exploration of new things. For example, visiting places of other culture, museums and historical sites through 1/2 or full day experiences.

By bringing people together, we aim to help with some of society’s most complex issues. From tackling social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunities; and ensuring people can become the best version of themselves. We help people to become confident change makers in their community and ensure they have the best opportunity to thrive.

We also invite external partners in order to offer a broader range of training opportunties for local people. Such as:

  • Outdoor First Aid
  • Personal Development
  • Usui Reiki
  • Sound Healing
  • Leadership Embodiment
  • AcuDetox
  • Paddleboard Training
  • Personality Disorder
  • Mental Health Assist

For further information, or if you have any ideas for training, please contact us below.

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Coming to the group feels to me like 'Coming Home'. I adore my Tuesday nights and feel so blessed to be with people who work so hard to change themselves so they can work for the greater good of all. I have to say that I am always completely uplifted and go home with my energy topped up. I soooooo look forward to seeing everyone and I learn something new each week. I feel that I can be completely myself and understand that I will loved and cared for. It's like a nurture group for adults. I appreciate all the hard work that Natalie puts in to making our Tuesday nights so worthwhile. You are an inspiration Natalie Carmichael. Thank you for all that you do xxx
Norma
The Tuesday group has helped me with my life in so many ways and has given me so many tools and different ways to deal with people, situation, etc. I don't know if I could have dealt with things without what I have learnt <3 I have come from the start but I still feel I'm learning and still love the group its hard to explain can't put it into words, but everyone who is there teaches me something. And Natalie Carmichael you truly are a good soul with a big heart, the group feels so loving and caring a wee community thank you Natalie and to all at the group. Some Tuesdays I think I can't be bothered going back out at night but every week I'm so glad I did its a lovely feeling. Thank you everyone <3 x
Karen
The group, Natalie, the support, friendships have all helped me come out from the mask and start being more aware of my own strength and power and that medication is a good treatment for stress and anxiety but I'm glad the group has gave me the tools to deal with everyday situations without using anything from a doc. My mental health is getting better each day. Thanks to the group and Natalie Carmichael <3
Karen
Natalie and the group have changed my life and I dread to think where I would be without both of the, and I know Natalie will say 'you done all the hard work' and yes maybe I did but Natalie gave me time out her life to help guide me and get me there and show me the way without that I couldn't have done it and all I can say is there's not many people out there like that nowadays, and now being a single mum is really hard as it can be really lonely and I had to give up my job and you can feel really isolated but having The Nest there where Grayce can also come along too has helped me to get thru it <3 xx
Jolene
The group helps me mentally become a better stronger person and the group wouldn't be what it is without you Natalie Carmichael. Strongest, kindest most caring THANK YOU. Be back soon I miss you all xxx
Donna
You and all the groups I attend have definitely helped me become who I am today, I have struggles but with you and all the group you help me to see a future, yes I am struggling right now with my head, and certain things have tipped me over, but that's my worry and I'll get through it I'm sure, knowing I have you I'm blessed thank you xxx
Pauline
I have no words for how grateful I am to have found you and the groups <3 your support, teachings, the groups and friends I have made have helped me through very hard times, you have helped me to see there are other ways to heal and grow and to help my own self, I would not be the person I am today without your support and this has filtered into my home and family, past, present and future...we are all very blessed and thankful to have you in our lives <3 At times I have trusted you more than I trusted myself with certain things, I am eternally grateful for your guidance, help and support to get me and my family through this journey called life and I look forward to what's coming next for Team Nest.
Stephanie
Attending all the groups have really been beneficial to me because looking back too when my children were small my anxiety was a mess and so was my mental health. All the workshops and groups have helped me strengthen who I am and that I am valued as a person, times throughout my life have been very difficult and I can only imagine everyone else has been the same but I now realise I'm not the only one and that everyone is the same, with no judgement or scrutiny.. There workshops have helped me heal with grief, responsibilities, structures and relationships/friendships. I never thought looking back I would be the woman I am today with all thanks soo each and every single one of you in my life from all groups.
Louise
All of the groups I have attended have impacted my life in a positive way. I feel like I am a better person have learnt coping techniques for anxiety etc and made life long friends <3 would be lost without you and the group in my life xxx
Kerrie