Published on:
13
February 2012
Are you feeling stressed? Do you want to feel more in control?
The world-famous Stress Control class has arrived in Clackmannanshire. Stress Control classes were first held locally in January - and have proved so popular, that a further session will start later this month.
Stress Control was devised by Dr Jim White - the STEPS team leader (NHS Glasgow) - and is now used across the world.
It is a free class that runs over six sessions. If you want to learn better ways to handle common problems such as anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, poor sleep and panic attacks then come along to Stress Control.
Stress Control is an evening class - not group therapy - so you do not have to talk about your problems in front of others. You just sit back and learn some great ways to control stress. Each week, you will get handouts to take away as well as a free relaxation CD.
The classes have come to Clackmannanshire thanks to the Council's Integrated Mental Health Services. The next session starts on Thursday 23rd February and will be held at Forth Valley College, Alloa.
What happens at the sessions:
Session 1: Information about stress
Session 2: Control your body: relaxation, exercise
Session 3: Control your thoughts: learn to think your way out of stress
Session 4: Control your actions: boost self confidence
Session 5: Control panic
Session 6: Control sleep problems; control your future
As a part of the Stress Control classes, there are booklets to read before the course starts. These will tell you:
To register, please contact Carsebridge House on 01259 215048.