ConnectWell

22/04/2026

If you have already registered, please check your emails for a new link to the WRAP Webinar featuring Guest Speaker Mary Ellen Copeland.

Webinar Starts at 7pm Irish Time on Thursday 23rd of April 2026.

16/04/2026

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. Don't quit. Be like a postage stamp, stick to a thing until you get there.

15/04/2026

Ships don't sink because of the water around them. They sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's going on around you get inside you and weigh you down. You're stronger than you know.

14/04/2026

Allow yourself to be proud of yourself and all the progress you have made. Especially the progress no one else can see.

14/04/2026

Let's Talk Neurodiversity — FREE Online Workshop

Are you neurodivergent, support someone who is, or simply want to understand more? This free 4-week workshop is for you.

Join us every Thursday afternoon for a gentle, inclusive introduction to neurodivergent mental health — exploring what neurodiversity means, how it affects wellbeing, and how we can build more supportive spaces for everyone.

📅 Thursdays: 16 & 23 & 30 April + 7 May
🕑 2:00pm – 4:30pm
💻 Online only
✅ FREE — open to everyone

Available to people across Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow, South Tipperary & Waterford.

Starting THIS Thursday — places are limited, so get in touch today!

📧 info@recoverycollegesoutheast.com
📞 086 174 6330

Recovery College South East

14/04/2026

🌿 WRAP® Facilitator & Recertification Training – June 2026 🌿

We’re excited to open expressions of interest for our upcoming WRAP® Facilitator & Recertification Training!

If you’re passionate about mental health recovery and want to support others in your community, this could be for you 💚

📩 Get in touch to learn more or apply
denise@connectwell.ie
www.connectwell.ie
📌 See poster below for full details

13/04/2026

Repetitive complaining will attract more things to complain about.
Repeated gratitude will attract more things to be thankful for.

There is something in each day to be thankful for; you just have to find it.

11/04/2026

How will you fill your cup this weekend? ☕It doesn’t have to be anything big — a walk, a bit of fresh air, time offline, or doing something you enjoy can go a long way. Take a moment to slow down and check in with yourself. What’s one thing you’ll do this weekend? 👇

10/04/2026

Every day, our service provides more than just a meal.
It brings reassurance, regular contact, and practical support to people who rely on us.

We are currently delivering to 174 individuals — and that number is growing — across our community. These are people who count on us every single day.

Your donation helps us continue delivering meals and clean laundry by reaching those who need us most.

👉 Donate here:
https://www.mealsonwheelstralee.ie/donation

What your donation can do:
▪ €10 could help cover meal ingredients
▪ €25 could support meal preparation and packing
▪ €50 could help with delivery costs — keeping our vans on the road, taxed, insured and maintained
▪ €100 could help keep the service running for more people in need

Every euro truly makes a difference. Thank you for supporting your community 💛

10/04/2026

Your confidence needs to be built from within.
If you build it from compliments, it will shatter with criticism.
Never doubt your worth.

10/04/2026

We’re really looking forward to this one… and you won’t want to miss it 💚

Join us on Thursday, 23rd April at 7pm (IST) for a FREE online WRAP® Community Learning Set bringing together voices from across Ireland, the UK, and beyond 🌍

🌟 Featuring Mary Ellen Copeland – founder of WRAP® and pioneer of the global recovery movement
🌟 Alongside a powerful panel of experienced voices in recovery—facilitators, practitioners, and leaders—sharing learning, insights, and real connection

This is more than a webinar… It’s a chance to:
💬 Connect with others passionate about WRAP®
💡 Learn from lived experience and leadership in recovery
🤝 Be part of a supportive, growing community

👥 Open to WRAP® Facilitators and anyone interested in WRAP® – all are welcome!

✨ This is a FREE event, but places are limited, so booking is essential.

👉 Register now:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/wrap-community-learning-set-tickets-1986349018385

09/04/2026

This powerful conversation from the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast.

Michael Ryan, Head of Mental Health Engagement and Recovery, speaks openly about his own journey through mental health challenges and addiction—and how that lived experience has shaped the work he does today.

What really stands out is the reminder that recovery is not something we do alone. It’s built on connection, understanding, and the value of peer support.

At ConnectWell, this is something we see every day—how sharing our stories can create hope, reduce stigma, and support others on their own journey.
It highlights something we strongly believe in: the importance of lived experience and the vital role of peer support in recovery.

Recovery is possible—and conversations like this help keep that message alive.

A really worthwhile listen 💚

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we explore Mental Health Recovery, the importance of person-centered, recovery-oriented care and how mental health services in Ireland are evolving. Our guest shares his personal journey and highlights the importance of lived experience, peer support and recovery education in supporting people on their recovery journey.

The conversation emphasises hope, empowerment and collaboration, encouraging listeners to view recovery as a shared and ongoing process.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hN6knQuMUz72xqintIlJ5