Mental health program designed for families and carers

A family and carer mental health program will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre on Wednesday, April 6.

The course is designed for families and carers who want to learn how to manage their stress.

Key topics in the program include dealing with stress more effectively, choices for managing stress, communication styles and what is resilience and how it can be improved.

Key skills that will be taught in the program include identifying and managing stress, constructive communication, developing effective coping strategies, problem solving, cognitive behaviour therapy strategy and relaxation.

Registration will commence at 9:45am on the day with the course running from 10am to 12:30pm.

Morning tea is provided.

Those interested are able to sign up at 4322 1855.

Flyer, 15 Mar 2016

Tegan Jones, Uniting Care Mental Health