01sep09:0012:00Courage over fear — Volunteer Centre East Lothian — VCEL
Anam Cara provide Courage Over Fear self-management wellbeing workshops for women experiencing low self-worth, stress, anxiety or are at risk of using unhealthy coping mechanisms to help cope
Anam Cara provide Courage Over Fear self-management wellbeing workshops for women experiencing low self-worth, stress, anxiety or are at risk of using unhealthy coping mechanisms to help cope with their emotions. Women who attend our workshops will learn skills and techniques that can help them improve their emotional and physical wellbeing, along with strategies that have been proven to prevent any further decline in their mental health.
Through the team sharing real life experiences, women can safely explore subjects like vulnerability, authenticity and low self- worth, and help develop skills and techniques that are true “game changers”.
Our unique form of delivery creates a compassionate, non- judgmental space for women to develop skills, without fear of judgement and which are held in safe, local environments in and around the Lothians.
Anam Cara’s unique approach can provide support to women on their pathway to making positive changes in their lives. We believe that in order to find true happiness, you need look no further than within yourself.
Together we will explore fear, both emotional and physical in a safe friendly environment using a unique lived experience approach that can only be achieved by our facilitators sharing their life experiences and demonstrating vulnerability in the most authentic way possible – through story telling ….
Women will gain:
Skills and techniques to gain courage and resilience to cope with daily stresses
Learn about what’s ok and what’s not ok for them
Find out what makes them tick
Gain the courage to face their fears
Meet new networks of friends and join the Anam Cara Community.
Workshops consist of:
three consecutive Monday mornings
four weeks of online presentations.
printable handouts.
Date : Monday 1st September/Monday 8th September/Monday 15th September
Times : 10:00am to 1pm
Venue: The Ridge 88 High Street Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1JH
Cost: Free
For further information please contact Julie by phone on 07551 406 942 or email julie@anamcara.scot
If you would like us to visit to discuss our workshops and other services, please contact myself fiona@anamcara.scot or phone 07551774089
You can also follow us on Facebook at Anam Cara Lothian. You can also follow us on Instagram: anamcara_scotland
PLEASE NOTE; we are not a service for women with more complex mental health issues and are unable to respond to women in crisis or require medical related mental health treatment.
The Ridge
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
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This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
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