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March 2020
CALM: An Introduction to Mindfulness Course
This 4-week course introduces a range of techniques for relaxing the body, calming the mind and living more fully in the present moment. We can often live our lives on “auto-pilot” and react habitually to situations in unhelpful ways. Mindfulness allows us to be more flexible in our response to the stresses of life, to be less driven and distressed by our thoughts and emotions, and to appreciate each moment of life more fully. We recommend attending all sessions to gain…
Find out more »Worry no More. Making your worry work for you; Workshop
For: People experiencing problematic levels of worry in their day to day lives For most people, most of the time, ‘worry’ is a normal, useful feeling – a response to specific pressures we face, which often helps us better meet the challenge by focusing our attention. But when worry becomes ever-present, we can instead become almost paralysed. This workshop addresses the issues caused by ‘Generalised Anxiety Disorder’ (GAD), and teaches ways of turning worry from something to be feared into…
Find out more »Bettering the Blues – break the cycle of low mood with ‘Behavioural Activation’ Workshop
For: People suffering from low mood or depression who find life balance difficult Often triggered by changes in our circumstances – relationship break ups, work pressures, financial burdens – low mood can be a crushing weight which makes us feel helpless. In turn that sense of impotence can make it even harder to get back on top of things, creating a cycle of low mood that feeds into itself. This workshop promotes ways of breaking the cycle, and reenergising ourselves.…
Find out more »Think Better! How ‘Cognitive Restructuring’ can help improve how you feel; Workshop
For: People suffering from low mood or depression who have trouble moving on From an early age negative thoughts – whether protecting us from danger, alerting us to risk, or simply shaping our opinions of particular people, situations or ideas – are essential to our growth as human beings. However, sometimes we become drowned beneath waves of negative thought, preventing us from enjoying our lives as we always fear the worst. With this free two hour workshop you will reflect…
Find out more »Mindfulness Workshop for Long Term Health Conditions
Living with a long term health condition can be worrying, frustrating and stressful. This workshop will introduce you to mindfulness techniques to manage stress, low mood and anxiety and maximise your physical health. Please note: You must be booked onto a course to attend. You are welcome to bring a friend or relative for support, but they must also be booked onto the course due to limited spaces. This course is aimed at people with long term health conditions (for…
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