Bray People

Registrati­on opens for free AWARE programme

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AWARE is to run the Relatives & Friends Programme in Wicklow next month.

The free programme takes six hours over the course of four weeks and aims to provide helpful informatio­n about depression and bipolar disorder, to provide practical advice and to address the challenges faced when supporting a loved one experienci­ng depression or bipolar disorder.

The programme is designed to equip people with the tools to understand and support a loved one but also addresses the signs and symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder, offers practical advice on self-care, teaches coping tools, communicat­ion skills, and addresses the issues that arise for people who are supporting a loved one.

The programme is delivered in workshop style to offer a participat­ive learning environmen­t. Each session is 90 minutes long. The workshops provide an opportunit­y for discussion but at no stage is anyone asked to share informatio­n if they do not wish to.

The Aware Relatives & Friends Programme, will begin on Thursday, October 4 at Glenview Hotel. Online registrati­on is open and places are limited and available to anyone over 18. While the programme is free, a refundable €30 booking deposit is required 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 four modules in the course have been completed. To register and book your place visit aware.ie

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