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Background and Statistics
It is estimated that in the UK 1 adult in 6 has a common mental health problem. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health difficulties and account for roughly one-fifth of the days lost from work in Britain. In 2018 there were 6,507 deaths by suicide in UK and it’s estimated that 75% of people struggling with their mental health do not have access to the support they need. These alarming figures indicate just how many people struggle with their mental health and how debilitating and devasting the consequences of not receiving the right support can be.
(Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, 2014)
The Worry Workshop
To help ensure that people have access to the support they need and manage their worry and anxiety, we have created The Worry Workshop. Here we aim to provide a supportive, empowering, and safe space for people to learn practical tools to improve their wellbeing while also learning that they are not alone in the challenges they face.
The next workshops are below and take place on Mondays at 5pm, they operate on a rolling basis so will be commencing again soon after for 6 weeks.
Monday 1st of August 2022 – Session 1: Introduction: What is CBT?
Introduction to the workshop and the basics of CBT
Monday 8th of August 2022 – Session 2: Differentiating Worries
Learning about different types of worries and how to differentiate them
Monday 15th of August 2022 – Session 3: Worry Time
Worry time is an effective technique used to manage hypothetical worries
Monday 22nd of August 2022 – Session 4: Practical Problem Solving Problems
Problem-solving techniques can help to manage practical worries
Monday 29th of August – Session 5: Recognising Negative Thoughts
Learning about CBT techniques for coping with negative thoughts and finding a more balanced perspective on the challenges we face
Monday 5th of September – Session 6: Staying Well
Rounding off the workshop with a focus on relapse prevention and ways you can continue to practice all you have learned over the previous sessions
The Low Mood Workshop
To help ensure that people have access to the support they need to manage their low mood, we have created The Low Mood Workshop. Here we aim to provide a supportive, empowering, and safe space for people to learn practical tools to improve their wellbeing while also learning that they are not alone in the challenges they face.
The next workshops are below and take place on Wednesdays at 5pm, they operate on a rolling basis so will be commencing again soon after for 6 weeks.
Wednesday 3rd of August 2022 – Session 1: Introduction to workshop and CBT
Introduction to the workshop and the basics of CBT
Wednesday 10th of August 2022 – Session 2: Getting Going Again
Learning about the CBT technique called Behavioural Activation which is all about overcoming low motivation, changing unhelpful habits, and developing more beneficial habits.
Wednesday 17th of August 2022 – Session 3: Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts
Learning about CBT techniques for coping with negative thoughts and finding a more balanced perspective on the challenges we face
Wednesday 24th of August 2022 – Session 4: Individual Check-in with attendees
Facilitators of the workshops check-in individually with each attendee during this session
Wednesday 31st of August 2022 – Session 5: Problem Solving and Sleep
Problem-solving techniques can help to manage sleep difficulties
Wednesday 7th of September 2022 – Session 6: Maintaining Progress
Rounding off the workshop with a focus on relapse prevention and ways you can continue to practice all you have learned over the previous sessions
Please click on the link below if you would like to refer yourself to the workshop. These workshops are suitable for people wanting to learn some practical tools to help manage their anxiety or low mood.
These workshops are not suitable for individuals who are experiencing a critical level of distress which places them at risk of imminent harm to themselves or others. If this is the case for you, please click here where you will be directed to our crisis line for immediate support.
