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Social Prescribing Many people experience mental health problems at some point in their lives. Mental ill health can present in many different forms and its impact can be mild and short term or profound and lifelong, regardless of diagnosis. In any one year 25% of us are affected by mental health problems, although many of us do not seek professional help. 80% of people who see a professional about their symptoms are experiencing more common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and other stress related problems. The problems listed below are ones that many people may recognise the symptoms of and are often triggered by life events.
Their symptoms are commonly treated by GPs or through the support of self-help groups and social support. In some cases symptoms can be more severe and referral to specialist services may be required. www.cambsmentalhealthinfo.nhs.uk (2007) Do you feel life is a struggle?
How can blueSCI help? Many people consult their GP for emotional difficulties. GP’s might refer the person to a counsellor or to mental health services where psychologist or psychiatrists can provide treatment. The availability of these services is limited. Often the GP will offer advice, prescribe medication to relieve such symptoms as anxiety or depression, or recommend contact with a voluntary organisation such as blueSCI. Books can help The scheme includes books on many of the common psychological problems that people experience, including depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive problems, compulsive gambling, social phobia, panic, anger, stress, low self-esteem and the aftermath of sexual abuse. How the scheme works Once you have your prescription you can take it to one of the Trafford libraries or get someone else to get it for you. A member of library staff will exchange your prescription for the book that has been recommended. Click here to download a summary of the books on the list
The prescription specifies the length of time for which the book can be borrowed, this will normally be between 6-8 weeks. You can extend the borrowing time if you need to. You will not incur any fines if you return the book after the due date. What if the book is not available? Is the service confidential? What if a book doesn’t help? blueSCI support Reader’s comments ‘… after reading this book I felt a new sense of well being…’ ‘… this book really helped me learn how to change those thoughts and
become a more positive person….’ Trafford ‘Healthy Minds’ www.traffordhealthyminds.com A self-help web-based program for insomnia, anxiety, depression and stress related health concerns. This program can be accessed at blueSCI with support from staff as needed. The interactive program will help you to identify, educate, motivate and monitor your own feelings. access it here: www.traffordhealthyminds.com Person Centred Counselling What is Counselling? For some people it helps to talk to someone outside their immediate family or friends. Counselling can provide the time and space to work with your problems, to make sense of life, deal with specific problems, help decision making and work through inner feelings of confusion. It is important to feel you can get along with, and trust your counsellor for counselling to work. The counsellors are qualified to Diploma level, which is accredited to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that the counsellors adhere to BACP guidelines for Good Practice and participate in regular, compulsory supervision from professional counsellors, both privately and from the tutors at PCCS. The method of counselling used is from the Person Centred Model. This takes the view that every individual has the internal resources they need for personal growth. Person-centred counselling aims to provide three 'core conditions' which helps with this personal growth, these are:
Counselling Aim Counselling does not: Person Centred counsellors don’t tell you what to do. They help you to find your own solutions to your problems at your own pace. You are the expert in your life and counselling helps you with this. Referrals Confidentiality Exceptions to this will be discussed in your first session with your counsellor. Cancellations Remember Green Gym (Community Allotment) Physical exercise, fresh air, good company and learning about organic growing in a relaxed and informal way is good means of relieving stress, depression and associated symptoms such as insomnia and anxiety. It also has a number of physical health benefits such as exercise for weight management. Accessing the community allotment will give you the opportunity to work alongside skilled individuals who have a working knowledge and experience of organic growing, harvesting, herbs & flowers, food preparation and cooking skills, photography, wild life awareness, recycling and composting which is shared in a practical way through demonstration or guidance. Information and learning materials are available from our ‘learning shed’ Art and creative activities also take place on the community allotment such as wood carving and sketching. Improving quality of life Jobcentreplus Advice, Advocacy, Psychological support and practical skills Access to a trained advisor (Tuesdays from 2pm) who can advice and support you on all issues related to work. So if you are in work and unable to talk to your employer about you difficulties or unemployed and would like some help getting into work come and talk to an advisor in confidence. Our advisors can also help with form filling such as working tax credit, housing benefit and work tax calculations and other financial and practical advice. Confidence Building Courses (using Neuro Linguistic Programming [NLP] techniques) Achievement and happiness begins with self confidence. As you may know, having poor self confidence or low self esteem can make things really difficult. Conversely when you have self confidence that is solid and reliable many things become easy and fun as well! Self confidence allows you to achieve the real goals in your life whether they are to do with work, relationships or just being comfortable with yourself. Assertiveness Training This course is designed to help you communicate firmly, politely and effectively, whilst remaining calm and controlled so that you can stand up for yourself and obtain your rights, or fully express your opinions. Each group usually consists of six to ten people and provides a friendly and supportive environment. Contents:
Recovery Courses (in partnership with Having a Voice Ltd. ( Email: recovery@havingavoice.org ) Aims of the Recovery Course:
The course will be a relaxing space where we can laugh together and have fun whilst addressing some difficult and personal issues. Recovery Course Content:
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