WHAT IS CHANGEWAYS?
Maybe you have heard of it. But, in case you haven't ...
It's a program designed to help you create positive change in your life, teaching you coping strategies and offering support for anxiety, depression and stress.
The content includes
> Identifying problems in your life and transforming them into goals for change.
> Breaking your goals down into manageable steps.
> Learning about stress.
> Recognizing the signs, symptoms and causes of depression.
> Understanding the effects of diet, exercise, sleep habits, caffeine, drugs and
alcohol; also the importance of recreation in your daily life.
> Developing strategies to increase your support system.
> Introducing assertiveness skills.
> Identifying your negative and self-defeating thought patterns.
> Learning to think in a more balanced and realistic manner.
> Preventing your mood problems from becoming unmanageable.
WHERE?
Richmond Mental Health Outpatient Services
Referral from GP or specialist.
No cost
Phone 604-244-5534
Richmond Mental Health Team
Focuses upon relaxation techniques.
Self referral.
No cost
Contact Margaret Perry at 604-273-9121
UBC Hospital, Detwiller Pavilion
This is a psychoeducational group program for clients recently discharged from inpatient care for depression and anxiety disorders.
2255 Wesbrook Mall
604-822-7121
UPCOMING GROUP
Having told you a little about the program please see the UPCOMING Page for a Changeways group for Spanish Speaking Persons Suffering from Anxiety and/or Depression, coming in the fall.
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