Between our fast-paced lives and hectic routines, there’s no shortage of daily stressors — but a free mindful program could help people take some of that burden off their shoulders.
Local support service providers from IPC Health are delivering a six-week group-based ‘Living Well — Learn to Relax’ workshop for eligible Brimbank residents to teach them ways to relax and effectively manage their stress.
As part of the program, participants will learn more about the benefits and techniques of relaxation and skills that they can practice at home.
According to Living Well coach Niveen Alexander, the IPC Health initiative works holistically with people to help them to manage or prevent long term health conditions such as diabetes, and heart disease, that can be exacerbated by stress.
“To improve people’s health outcomes, understanding and addressing the role of stress in
disease development and progression is key,” he said.
“The focus of [Learn to Relax] is for people to learn about the different areas that stress is present in their lives and how it might affect their health and well-being.
“Relaxation not only can help with stress, it can improve mood, sleep, concentration, memory and pain.”
Mr Alexander said the program was unique also because of how it was operated.
“It is facilitated by the Living Well clinicians who are all health professionals,” he said.
Anyone 18 years and over can participate in the program which will start from March 4, registrations are compulsory.
The sessions will be held at IPC Health in Deer Park.
Details: livingwell@ipchealth.com.au
