Comeback Community

The Comeback Community aims to help improve physical and mental health for all University of Bristol students affected by an injury - through group support sessions led by your Bristol SU Officer for Sport and Student Development, Becky Moises, and expert input from our Mental Fitness and Wellbeing Consultant Connor Grant.

What's on?

Weekly at Indoor Sports Centre (3 pm, Studio 3):

• Interactive workshops and group discussions with Connor, on:
  • The mental and emotional aspects of recovery
  • Mental fitness tools and strategies
  • The powerful role of social support

Weekly at Senate House (2:15 pm, Source Marketplace):

• Social and free coffee drop-ins at Senate House, led by Becky

Session Overview:

• Week 1 – Starting with Why
  An introduction to the Comeback Community, including a guided breathwork session, setting group intentions and a nature connection exercise in Royal Fort Gardens.
  
  
• Week 2 – Getting Out of Our Own Way
  Explore the role of the brain and nervous system in injury and illness, and learn practical mind-body tools to support your wellbeing.
  
  
• Week 3 – Moving and Grooving
  Take part in an adapted movement meditation session, featuring low-intensity Tai Chi and a mobility session led by a Sport, Exercise and Health Physiotherapist.