Free Stress Control Classes in &

The Southern Health and Social Care is running a series of free Stress Control classes.

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 Armagh, Newry, and .

The Stress Control classes aim to help people who may be suffering from stress, anxiety or depression.

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.

Dates and Times for 6 week Location Course Venue Stress Control classes starts on:

Tuesday from 10.00 am -11.30 am Altnaveigh House Newry 7 November -12 December 2017 51 Downshire Road, Newry BT34 1EE Tuesday from 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Southern Regional College, Newry Campus, Newry Lecture Theatre, East Building, Patrick Street, 7 November -12 December 2017 Newry BT35 8DN Wednesday from 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Southern Regional College, Armagh Campus, Armagh Hall 138, Killylea Road Building, Windmill 8 November – 13 December 2017 Hill, Armagh BT60 4BR

If you would like further information or if you wish to book a place please Tel: 028 3751 7170 or email: [email protected] or you can simply turn up at the Stress Control Course scheduled in the venue nearest to you.

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