Health & Wellbeing

 

Part of your path to a better lifestyle is through improved Health and Wellbeing, a key part of this is Mental Health, and Derwentside Employment Team has  staff waiting to help.

FREE Confidence Workshops available throughout 2009 – click here for new dates, more details and for feedback from previous workshops.

Derwentside Employment Team Employment Specialists will help you to:

• Build your confidence
• Build your self-esteem
• Develop skills for life
• Create an action plan for your future
• Access suitable training (including funding)
• Assess your employment needs
• Identify your work-related support needs (such as mentoring, help with benefits, travel)
• Support you to gain and/or retain employment
  

Take that first step and call Derwentside Employment Team on a one to one confidential basis...call now on 0808 178 1898

Or click here to send an email to the team, please include your contact details.
 
There are many things you can do to improve your own mental health.  How many of these have you done this week?

Meet new people

Taking an interest in something and getting involved can help you feel less isolated, why not come an visit one of our events? 

Do something creative

Find something you enjoy such as music, painting or cooking, and make time to do this 

Learn new skills

Enrol for a course. Learning something new can improve your confidence, help you make friends and improve your employment prospects

Relax, and make time for yourself

Ensure your day includes things that help you unwind.  For example, reading, listening to music or meditation
 
Get a good night’s sleep 

Establish a regular routine and learn to de-stress before bed.   For example, have a warm bath and a milky drink
 
Keep physically active

There is lots of evidence that physical activity can make you feel better. Regular exercise can help if you feel down or anxious as well as increase your energy
 
Learn how to respect yourself and others

Ensure you understand your feelings and emotions and take time to express them rather than bottling them up.  Ask for help if you need it.
 
 
Unlock your true potential with our life coach partner True Potential
 
"I feel the joint venture between True Potential and Derwentside Employment Team has impacted positively upon the lives of their clients. As a result of this partnership clients have shown enthusiasm and commitment by attending our workshops, and they are learning new skills to help them take positive steps forward."
Gary Heads, Personal Life Coach (www.truepotential.co.uk)
   

To find out more, and to start on your path to a better lifestyle, please call us on freephone 0808 178 1898, or visit one of our events or drop in sessions.