3 March 2016
Coping with life’s everyday challenges can lead to stress in many different forms. To help cope with these stresses, a free class is being run in Duns on the 8th March 2016.
This is a great opportunity to come along to learn about the common effects of stress, and get some practical advice. Classes will be run by Sinead Murray, Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology within NHS Borders Mental Health Service.
The hour long session is not group therapy and you will not be asked to talk about yourself or your personal circumstances. If you feel that you need further one-to-one support then you will be encouraged to contact your GP for more appropriate support. Support group contacts, self-help leaflets and DVDs will also be available at the classes.
Jane McLachlan, Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology at NHS Borders said: “Stress is a commonly experienced problem. Feeling under pressure whilst managing life’s everyday challenges can lead to problems such as persistent worrying, loss of self-confidence, disturbed sleep, inability to relax, feeling tense, anxious or irritable.
Through our stress management class we hope to educate people about the common signs and effects of stress, equip them with some practical skills and techniques to relieve the symptoms, and give advice to help manage stress more effectively in the future.
This class is open to everyone and is free. You may want to come along for your own benefit, or to gain knowledge and skills to help you support a family member or friend overcome stress. In either case you are sure to gain some value by taking part."
The session will take place in Duns Library Contact Centre on Tuesday 8th March 2016, from 5.30 – 6.30pm and is free to everyone, however booking is essential. Please contact the library on 01361 886104 to reserve your place.