MFCC Programmes & Training

27/05/2026

What a joyous May training! It was our FIRST training with BSL interpretation for the brilliant Deborah from Deafinitely Women.

Participants said:

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish.💥

This was the best zoom training I have attended.💻

It's transformed my outlook for the better in so many ways.🤯

Best course I have done & a course that can empower women.🏆

Relevant, fun, appropriate and versatile for a range of participants.🥰

It is a thought provoking & incredibly powerful training experience.🧠

It's just such a refreshing & radical, common sense way to think about abuse.✊🏼

Own My Life is essential for women who have suffered abuse & need space to make sense of what they have been through.📌

I think it’s absolutely fantastic. Its focus on women who have been abused & how they can regain control of their future is a breath of fresh air.🌬️

Resources are visually friendly and simple. They have also been translated to Welsh which will have a significant impact in us supporting women.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I originally thought it was going to be a tough week as it was all online however I thought the time was beautifully structured, it seemed to go quicker than I expected.🤩

Possibly the best course I have been on, giving women the tools knowledge & confidence to be their own advocate- cannot stress how much I loved this course and all the women involved.🏅

Through this course you're going to find something you've always been looking for. You'll learn so much about yourself, and be stronger on the other side of it, & find some sisters along the way.💪🏼

I will be more mindful of ensuring that I'm not going forwards with the assumption that the risk management approach is the best for women…I will let women lead in what is good for them: they are the experts of their lives.🚺

The course has been designed to address serious issues in a very subtle way that opens up an opportunity for discussion. I feel the course is non-judgemental & makes you think about the language you use as professionals.💬

Natalie is an incredibly ‘solid’ facilitator that holds the space, the content and the emotion in a way I have never seen before - done that well. The balance of learning, practicing, discussing & moments of joy & fun meant that 5 days on intensive and deeply difficult subject matter was in fact a positive and empowering experience.❤️‍🔥

I was worried about being in front of a screen for such a long period of time: I usually fall asleep & always have done...I was very surprised at how fast the day would go by & the fact that I was engaged the whole way through!😊

This training has challenged me on language used and has given me the boost needed to keep going...it felt light hearted & not too heavy - very informative & great to be among so many women wanted to help and make a difference.💖

Want to experience this JOY for yourself? Book here: http://ownmylifecourse.org/trainingdates

16/05/2026

📢 We’re recruiting!
MFCC is looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our team in North Powys.

If you have experience supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Closing date: 1 June 2026
📞 Call: 01686 629114
📧 Email: [email protected]

16/05/2026

12/05/2026

🌿 A Fresh Start This Autumn 🌿

🍁 Autumn is the perfect time to focus on YOU. 🍂📔✏️

Our upcoming courses are designed to help you grow, learn, and feel more confident in a safe and supportive setting.
✅ Group learning 📔
✅ Learn practical skills ✏️
✅ Meet others in a friendly environment 👏
💬 Get in touch to find the right course for you 🤩

This supportive course is designed for women who want to better understand their experiences, build confidence, and feel empowered moving forward.🫶

If you’re interested in joining us or would like more information, please get in touch:

📲☎️ 01686 629 114
📧 [email protected]
💜 You’re not alone – support is here when you’re ready.

12/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is an important reminder of the strong connection between domestic abuse and mental health.

Many people accessing domestic abuse services are living with the effects of trauma, fear, isolation, and ongoing stress. These experiences can have a lasting impact on emotional wellbeing, confidence, and recovery — both during and after abuse.

At Safer Places, supporting someone’s safety also means recognising the wider impact abuse can have on mental health and wellbeing.

It’s equally important to recognise the impact this work can have on frontline teams. Supporting people through crisis and trauma requires compassion, reflection, and strong support systems for staff too.

Mental health matters across every part of our work — for the people using our services and for the teams supporting them every day.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today 💚

Mental health affects every part of our lives our relationships, our safety, and our sense of wellbeing. This week is about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and reminding people that support is available.

Alongside national resources from the Mental Health Foundation, at Cyfannol Women’s Aid provide confidential, trauma‑informed support for individuals affected by abuse, violence and harm.

If you need access to our services, please find out more here: https://cyfannol.org.uk/get-help/

11/05/2026

Our new 'Self Discovery Group' is due to launch in Welshpool in June.
📆 - 2nd June 2026
⏰- 14:00 - 15:00
📌- Ponthafren, The Armoury, Welshpool.

A therapeutic group offering a safe place for people to talk, reflect and share experiences. Limited spaces please contact to book via social media, email [email protected] or call 01938552770

11/05/2026

Our next EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) group will take place on the 20th May, from 11:00 - 12:30 in our Newtown centre.

The topic this month is "Body Compassion and Chronic Pain".

You will be tapping on listening to your body, noticing the link between emotions and pain, learning to shift and let go of unhelpful thoughts linked to pain.

If you would like to attend this group please contact us via Facebook or email
[email protected]. uk or call us on 01686621586

11/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), help us continue providing life-changing support that really does make a difference.

Great mental health care isn’t just clinical, it’s human.

It’s the kind voice at the end of the phone when you’re worried about rent and too unwell to work. It’s the advisor who listens actively, rather than waiting for their turn to speak. It’s the therapist who talks through what’s happened to you, not what’s ‘wrong’ with you.

Mind’s experts are the heart of human care for mental health, treating people as individuals, not statistics and seeing a person, where others might just see a patient. They know their communities, know their needs and go the extra mile to deliver quality care, when people need it most.