This coming Tuesday 3rd March, our Regional Development Officer for the North East region, Derek Pepper will be presenting at this exciting event at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan. Guest on the night also include former FAI International Keith Fahey, and former Rovers Premier League player and former captain of Leeds United, Jonathan Douglas.
Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite ⚽️
You are invited to join us for our upcoming free Wellbeing and Family Recovery in Mental Health event in Killarney on 11th March.
This event is an opportunity to explore self-care and recovery, with topics covered on the evening including; resilience, connection, hope, meaning, identity and empowerment.
The Shine ‘Taking Control’ Workshop is a gentle one-day workshop which explores practical ways to face life challenges, whilst maintaining and taking control of your physical and mental wellbeing. The course offers a safe place for people to reassess where they are and where they want to be.
The aims of the Taking Control Workshop are;
• To build resilience in the face of life challenges and setbacks.
• To enhance coping skills.
• To build and support self esteem and confidence.
The programme is about supporting people to draw on the knowledge and skills they already possess to enable them to make it through tough times.
When: 11th March 2020, 10am-3.30pm
Where: Athlone Library, Civic Centre, Church St, Athlone
Register to Attend: Email midlands@shine.ie or call Jason on 086 8525281 or Sarah on 086 045 1876
**Places are limited – registration essential**
Download the information flyer here
We are an existing group, running for about a year and we found the support really helpful to us. The group is open to anyone who hears voices or sees hallucinations. Don’t be afraid to come down and give it a try, we are really friendly. It’s ok to sit in on group and no pressure to talk, we know it’s hard the first time. It is confidential and free to join.
Every Wednesday 11am to 12pm in Shine Discovery, Waterford City (across from Clock Tower)”
More info here
This course is designed to support the wellbeing and recovery of people affected by mental ill health.
When: Every Tuesday for 6 weeks starting 24th March,
ending 28th April
Where: Loreto House, Kenyon St, Nenagh, Nth Tipperary
What to look forward to:
-Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze Response to Stress
-Stop, Start & Continue in Supporting Positive Change
-Transactional Analysis: Drama Triangle
-Thinking Styles and Mindfulness
-Self-reflection and Gaining Insight
-10 R’s in Developing a Stress Management Plan
Enquiries and to book, email aflanagan@shine.ie or call Ann Marie on 087 7878 222
Download information flyer here
The Shine ‘Taking Control’ Workshop is a gentle one-day workshop which explores practical ways to face life challenges, whilst maintaining and taking control of your physical and mental wellbeing. The course offers a safe place for people to reassess where they are and where they want to be.
The aims of the Taking Control Workshop are;
• To build resilience in the face of life challenges and setbacks.
• To enhance coping skills.
• To build and support self esteem and confidence.
The programme is about supporting people to draw on the knowledge and skills they already possess to enable them to make it through tough times.
The workshop is split into four modules; Self Esteem and Positivity, My Coping Skills, Signposts and My Support Systems and Being Resilient – Taking Control.
After participating in the course, people will;
· Be aware of positive factors in their lives.
• Recognise the physical, mental and emotional effect of stressors.
• Have action plans to safe guard against these stressors.
• Be aware of opportunities and avenues open to them.
• Know professional supports available to them.
• Have set goals and have created an action plan around these.
The next Taking Control Workshop takes place on Thursday, February 20th 2020 and Thursday 27th February 2020 at Tus Nua, Dublin Road, Kildare Town.
To book your place contact Tus Nua on 045 920770
Download information flyer here
Shine Waterford creative writing group starts 24th February and running until 11th May.
Registration takes place Monday 17th February from 11am-1pm.
Groups take place every Monday form 11am – 1pm.
For more information– Please call 051 4226064 Shine Discovery Centre, 1-2 Barronstrand Street.
For more info, download the poster here
Thank you to David Moynihan for submitting a selection of his poetry and song lyrics for our blog.
You can read David’s poems here.
The February 2020 edition of the Shine newsletter is now available to download.
We hope you enjoy it! If you would like to contribute an article, poem or story to our future editions, please contact info@shine.ie
