Write a commentIf you're suffering from stress, anxiety or depression you may be interested to know that the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is running a series of free Stress Control classes in Newry in November.
The six week course which is funded by the Public Health Agency and organised in conjunction with the Southern Regional College will take place in both Altnaveigh House and the SRC in Newry and no booking is necessary, just turn up.
Jacqueline McKenna, Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist for the Southern Trust, who is Organising this programme says: “The pressures of modern life, juggling work, family and every day challenges can take their toll on many people, with one in five people in the UK taking a day off work due to stress at some point. We hope that through these classes we can help to equip people with skills and techniques to manage their own stress or indeed help a relative or friend to prevent it escalating into a much more serious mental health problem.
“Everyone is welcome and we particularly encourage males who traditionally don’t feel comfortable talking about or seeking help for their problems. You may wish to bring a friend or family member with you. Stress Control works as a class rather than as a group therapy sessions, so participants will not be asked to discuss any personal problems in front of others. There is no referral system, you can simply turn up.”
This course which was devised by Dr Jim White, an internationally-renowned Consultant Clinical Psychologist is taught worldwide and it will include: an overview of what stress is; controlling your body; controlling your thoughts; controlling your actions; getting a good night’s sleep and planning for the future. The course is designed to equip you with skills and techniques to manage stress or indeed help a relative or friend to prevent it escalating into a much more serious mental health problem.
Altnaveigh House - Tuesday 7 November - 12 December, 10am-11.30am
SRC - Tuesday 7 November - 12 December, 6.30pm - 8pm
