Course may inspire new ways of thinking

A SIX-WEEK Life Skills Programme run by Aware kicks off at the Grand Hotel, Wicklow town, on Thursday, November 9.

The Life Skills Programme, nine hours, over the course of six weeks, will teach attendees how to recognise and manage unhelpful thoughts, learn new ways of thinking and ultimately begin the journey to a healthier and more confident life.

Brid O’Meara, Director of Services, Aware, said: ‘By signing up to our Life Skills Programme, attendees will learn how to greatly improve their ability to cope with the cards that life can deal us on a daily basis. We encourage anyone who would like to understand why they sometimes feel anxious or stressed to register and start their own journey to a healthier and more confident life.’

Online registration for the programme is now open and places are available to anyone over 18. Those interested in attending are encouraged to book quickly as places are limited and will fill up fast. The programme is free to attend, with a refundable €30 booking deposit in place to ensure participants that really want to book a place have the opportunity to do so. The booking fee will be refunded by contacting Aware once all six modules in the course have been completed. Reduced booking fees are available for students, the unemployed, OAPs or those in possession of a medical card. Visit the Aware website to register.