Groups start at health centre

The Peninsula Women's Health Centre will be holding several groups and discussions starting this month including The Butterfly Group, The Cancer Council Sun Smart discussion and a group for women managing stress.

The Butterfly Group is a group for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence.

The group is held every Tuesday afternoon from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, but is not held in school holidays.

Topics covered include the cycle of violence and abuse, what is a healthy relationship, the impact of abuse on the family unit, brainwashing and emotional abuse, effects of stress, anger and isolation, your rights, self-esteem, life skills and the effects of domestic violence.

No bookings are needed, and no sign-in is required for this group.

Participants are just asked to visit the Peninsula Women's Health Centre at 20A McMasters Rd, Woy Woy.

Woy Woy Women and Children's Service also offer an outreach service to women in the community who have or are experiencing domestic violence.

This service is free of charge.

For more information on the service contact 4340 1052 or the PWHC on 4342 5905.

In the Cancer Council's Sun Smart discussion, the cancer council will discuss ultraviolet radiation, which sunscreen to use, suntans and fake tans, sun smart dressing, protecting babies and children from the sun, sun smart sport and recreation, understanding melanoma and more.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 21, from 10am to noon.

Cost is a gold coin donation.

Bookings are essential and can be made by ringing the centre on 4342 5905.

The Women Managing Stress group is a six-week group which explores stress awareness and management, lifestyle, physical symptoms, self-talk and changing thoughts, body awareness, relaxation techniques and more.

The group starts Wednesday, February 22, then each Wednesday from 10am to 12.30pm, finishing Wednesday, March 29.

Cost is a gold coin donation. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting the centre on 4342 5905

Press release, February 8 Kate Bradfield, Peninsula Women's Health Centre