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Community workshops

St John of God Langmore Centre runs regular community workshops giving participants the opportunity to experience the benefits of our programs.

2 Oct 2024

Run by qualified and experienced professionals, these workshops are an ideal way to try our mental health programs for yourself before committing to a longer program.

Our workshops are inviting and we welcome everyone from the community to join us. Private health insurance is not required.

Free community sessions during Mental Health Month 2024

We are excited to announce we will be hosting free community wellbeing sessions each week during October to celebrate Mental Health Month.

Places are strictly limited to ensure we provide attendees with the highest level of care.

Book early!

Blokes and retirement

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2 October 2024, 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Men - this free session is designed for you!

Retirement can be more challenging than you expect. You may start to feel anxious about it before you officially retire. It can be an exciting time in your life, but it can also be challenging. To recognise this important life transition and to help make it trouble free, we’re running a free community session.

Tell the blokes in your life to come along — we have lots of great tips to share.

Register at https://www.trybooking.com/CVGOY

 

Mindful Movement

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9 October 2024, 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Mindful movement is the practice of engaging in physical activity with full awareness and attention to the sensations, thoughts, and feelings occurring in the body and mind.

Join us and experience the benefits of moving with awareness and intention, while connecting with your body and mind in a supportive, calming environment. 

Register at https://www.trybooking.com/CVKJY

 

 

Caring for the carer

A young woman stands behind an older woman in a wheelchair with her hands on her shoulders

23 October 2024, 10.00am - 11:30am

When you are caring for a loved one your own mental health and wellbeing often takes second-place. It is important that carers and support people take time for themselves and learn how to prioritise their own needs.

Come along to our free session and learn strategies, tips and tools to keep yourself healthy, well and balanced so you can continue to help those you love.

Register at https://www.trybooking.com/CVKKK

 

New parent mental health

A mother stands bottle feeding her baby

28 October 2024, 10.00am - 11:30am

Are you aware of the importance of your infant’s mental health?

Join us and learn about how you can help set your child up for a positive and healthy future and the role you can play in promoting positive mental wellbeing for life.

Register at https://www.trybooking.com/CVKKR

 

 

Menopause and mental health

A smiling woman with wavy hair in a sweater

16 October 2024, 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Menopause and perimenopause can affect your mental health for years as your hormones fluctuate and change. Symptoms experienced can include anxiety, depression, irritability, brain fog and low mood.

There are strategies to help you embrace, enjoy and thrive during this time of your life.

Come along to our free session and learn how to transition into perimenopause and menopause empowered with education, knowledge and the pathways to live your best life.

Register at https://www.trybooking.com/CVLAG

 

Upcoming workshops

Creative art for wellness

To view workshop dates, cost and book: https://www.trybooking.com/CTPNL

A two-session introduction to art therapy led by a qualified art therapist.

Caregiver and two clients sit at a table creating artwork

Discover the benefits of art therapy:

  • improves mood and general wellbeing
  • builds confidence and raises self-esteem
  • reduces stress
  • increases mindfulness
  • helps you manage behaviours or symptoms
  • helps you identify and communicate feelings
  • improves motor skills and physical coordination
  • allows you to work on interpersonal and social skills.

All materials are supplied. No prior experience working with art materials is required. Participants must be aged 18 years or older.