This course is aimed at anyone who is experiencing sight loss and wishing to feel more confident in day-to-day life. Experiencing sight lost can come with a whole host of challenges from loss of confidence, anxiety, low mood to social isolation. At BlindAmbition we can support you to develop the skills to manage life’s challenges. 

The course includes 10 virtual two-hour interactive workshops drawing on principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and understanding of our nervous system. ACT aims to help people live a meaningful life while handling pain and stress – an inevitable part of life. 

The course has been co-designed with individuals with lived experience of sight loss and is based on feedback received from blind and partially sighted people. You will be part of a small group and learn practical techniques that build your capacity to manage stress, boost your resilience and increase your self-confidence. 

BlindAmbition have once again partnered with Senior Clinical Psychologist, Dr Anneka Kumar, to deliver this course. Anneka is experienced in supporting individuals with sight loss and has 9 years’ experience working in the NHS and charity sector. 

Anneka has a particular interest in using therapeutic approaches that are grounded in self-acceptance and compassion. She has worked with individuals of all ages, with a range of difficulties such as stress, low mood, low-self-esteem, anxiety, and major trauma. Anneka is registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and is currently working in both a specialist NHS service supporting individuals experiencing emotional difficulties and in the private sector. Anneka also has experience of working with individuals who are neurodiverse, such as people who have a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. Anneka is a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practitioner, understanding individuals in the context of their life experiences.  

The course will cover the following: 

• Reflections on the disability journey and impact of sight loss 
• What your values are and what brings meaning in your life 
• Getting to know your nervous system
• Using acceptance and mindfulness to change our relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings
• Building self-compassion
• Ways to respond to setbacks
• Fostering our strengths,

The course will run on Monday evenings between 7-9pm on the following dates: 

• 4 th November 
• 11 th November 
• 18 th November 
• 25 th November 
• 2 nd December 
• 9 th December 
• 16 th December 
• 13 th January 
• 20 th January 
• 27 th January

To be eligible for the course you must: – 

• Be 18 years or above – 
• Have a Visual impairment – 
• Be able to commit to 90% group attendance – 
• Have access to Zoom 

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Please note, limited spaces are available and places will be allocated on a first come first basis. To register your interest please: