Thursday 20 August 2020

Free Webinars - September 2020

To book a place go to www.suicideorsurvive.ie

Anxiety – mindfulness and other exercises to help

At different times of our lives we can be nervous about something and although it feels hard it is manageable. At other times we can become overwhelmed with feelings of panic and anxiety. Join Patricia for a discussion of what is happening when we become anxious, learn how to spot the signs of anxiety and then practice some exercises to help reduce it. Brought to you by Patricia Allen Garret, SOS Workshop Facilitator, Psychotherapist and Core Tutor, Dublin Therapy & Counselling Centre.

Goal Setting and Action Planning

So did you ever feel like your life is just drifting slowly by, no real purpose no real intent. Sometimes it feels like we are just waiting for things to happen. Well what if we lived a life where we are in the driving seat? Where we purposefully plan and prepare and measure and manage our progress. Sound interesting? Join us on this webinar and discover the power and purpose of goal setting. Brought to you by Robert Carley, Deputy CEO of SOS, Workshop Facilitator and Trainer, Psychotherapist and Motivational Business Consultant

Mindfulness 1,2,3 – Which one will you choose?

Discover a way to give your heart and head a rest from the nonstop buzz of thoughts.
Imagine pulling into a quiet layby for a break from busy traffic, that’s what mindfulness is like for your head and heart come and discover the power of pausing.
Brought to you by Patricia Allen Garret, SOS Workshop Facilitator, Psychotherapist and Core Tutor, Dublin Therapy & Counselling Centre.

The Continuum: Measuring and Managing your Mental Health

What isn’t measured isn’t managed! So, discover a simple tool for tracking your wellness. When someone asks you “how are you?” wouldn’t it be nice to actually know yourself! Learn a simple but effective way to be aware of just how well you are doing. Brought to you by Robert Carley, Deputy CEO of SOS, Workshop Facilitator and Trainer, Psychotherapist and Motivational Business Consultant.

20-4-20 Challenge

The aim of the 20-4-20 challenge is to get an elite group of 20 people of all ages & fitness levels to complete 20,000km & raise €20,000 from 1st February to the 10th September (World Suicide Prevention Day ).This breaks down to each individual completing 1000km & raising €1000, €1 a Km.
The 1000km can be completed by walking, running, cycling, swimming, rowing – however and whatever way suits you best. You will be guided and mentored one-on-one along your challenge by our very own SOS Ironman John Blake.

WRAP Online with the Copeland Center

Suicide or Survive in partnership with the Copeland Center are in the position to offer WRAP seminar one workshop online. This online course is for anyone who wants to learn about the WRAP® and begin to incorporate it into their life to improve personal wellness and achieve an improved quality of life. This workshop is designed to be highly interactive and encourage participation and sharing from all present.

Art with Niamh



Another great Art class with Niamh!


Part 1:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msGpadPKaYin7X-mKKKoiGISZSuUWN2p/view?invite=CLq676AO&ts=5f3d6e5a

Part 2:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cSiCxGAqGfbyIzF5kmga0UZRq8q1Tww2/view?invite=CLvjuqMH&ts=5f3d4796

Part 3:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vBHroZzKAuVpnqub8p8lHsUxyBTA0j_v/view?invite=CJiLz7QN&ts=5f3d47b5

Part 4:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bC_OtcC5KRaEw8B6Wcb_MND9E-vMlDYd/view?invite=CPzCzEE&ts=5f3d47a5

Hope you enjoy it!

Monday 17 August 2020

Aware Online Programmes

Similar to Life Skills Online, SilverCloud have developed additional online programmes to support your mental well-being through a series of online programmes. Each programme consists of individual modules to complete, in your own time. Each module contains text, video and audio clips as well as interactive and engaging activities.
To Register go to www.aware.ie
The suite of programmes available are:
While the Sleep, Resilience and Stress programmes do not specifically address the Covid-19 crisis, you will also have the option to add a tailored module called "Challenging Times" to any of those programmes. This additional module provides mental health support for anyone dealing with difficult emotions and situations, brought on by Covid-19.
This program for stress management helps you to identify and enhance existing strengths and skills, and build new ones.
Space from Stress consists of eight modules. Complete these in your own time and at your own pace over approximately eight weeks.
Sleep is essential to our overall health and wellbeing. However, poor sleep can impact mood and even lead to physical health problems. This program will help you to understand the causes of any sleep difficulties that you may have, as well as providing you with the necessary tools and techniques for overcoming them.
Space for Sleep consists of six modules, complete these in your own time and at your own pace over approximately six weeks.
This program boosts your wellbeing by putting you in control of your physical, social, mental and emotional health. Get information and tips on how to practically build your resilience and your ability to thrive, while getting the most out of life. Learn about the five domains of resilience: purpose, self, connections, body and mind.
Space for Resilience consists of eight modules, complete these in your own time and at your own pace over approximately eight weeks
This program acknowledges that it is normal to feel anxious or low in the face of such an unprecedented global crisis. The Challenging Times module looks specifically at the Covid-19 crisis and how it might be impacting your mental health. This module provides emotional coping strategies and gives practical solutions for maintaining well-being in a time of crisis. Other modules in the program include: sleep difficulties, relaxation, mindfulness and grief & loss.

Friday 14 August 2020

Meditation with Simone


Another great sound meditation from Simone!




Hello from Simone,

I hope you are doing fine.

Believe it or not, but this is the 20th sound meditation I recorded for you!
I hope you were able to listen to some of my sound meditations and they were helpful for you on many levels.

Please listen with headphones if you can. 
This meditation is called "The mountain". Some of you already have been practising this meditation with me in Gateway.

This meditation is able to bring stable and grounding qualities of a mountain to your meditation practice. This can be an effective way for releasing built up stress and tension.

You can have an image in your mind of a mountain you know, one you saw on a picture or one you just imagine. See which mountain is coming to your mind.
Enjoy the practise.
 
Practical tip:
Might visit a mountain or see it from the distance or have a photo/picture of a mountain around you that reminds you of that grounding meditation practise.

Sound meditation - The Mountain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK-D14uvaXA&feature=youtu.be

Stay well, breathe and smile
Simone

Schedule August 17th - 31st



Thursday 6 August 2020

Living Well Programme








 Are you living with a long-term health condition?



Examples include (but are not limited to) diabetes, heart conditions, stroke, COPD, asthma, Crohn’s disease, arthritis, kidney disease, Multiple sclerosis, anxiety, depression.



What is the Living Well* programme?



*Formerly known as the Self Care to Wellness Programme



Living Well is a Free Online group programme, delivered over six workshops (2.5hrs x 6). It is delivered by trained leaders, most of whom are also living with long-term conditions. Living Well can help you develop the skills and confidence to manage your health condition(s).



Why join the Living Well programme?



People who are supported in this way increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to better manage their health in partnership with their health care provider.



Wednesday: September 9th,16th, 23rd, 30th, October 7th,14th 10.30 am to 1pm
Monday: September 14th, 21st, 28th, October 5th,12th,19th 10.30 am to 1 pm
Tuesday: September 22nd, 29th, October 6th,13th, 20th, 27th 10.30 am to 1 pm
Thursday: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th,November 5th, 12th 10.30 am to 1pm




https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/selfmanagement/donegal/programmes-services/stanford-quality-of-life/

Art Class with Niamh


Art Class in three parts with Niamh!


Part 1:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ILVWgd6LFVltbIBYN-t-vcxb5iAYdK_p/view


Part 2:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ILfW22H-0uFoH_Go_J2JF9DaN5D-me54/view


Part 3:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HuJolZOy9uOS0UOlkjPKj9gExa0u3E7b/view


Hope you enjoy it!

Meditation with Simone



This week's Meditation with Simone!


Hello from Simone,

I hope you are doing fine.
 
The theme of today's meditation is mindful eating. It is a visualisation practice, but can be practice in real life too.
Please listen with headphones if you can. 

It's a great way of getting to understand how mindful eating could be done. I hope you enjoy the this meditation / visualisation practice.


4 Practical tips for mindful eating:


1. slowing down when eating and stopping when your body says its full

2. Are you responding to an emotional want or respond to your body’s needs?
Know your body’s personal hunger signals  (ie. stomach growling, energy low,..)

3. Understand your motivations
Eating foods that are emotionally comforting vs. eating foods that are nutritionally healthy.
 
4. Attend to your plate
When eating, just eating, don't distract yourself with your phone, TV,.. and sit down when eating.


Enjoy!


Practical experience:
Sound meditation - Mindful eating (visualisation): 


Stay well, breathe and smile
Simone

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