12 things you will gain by attending this course:-
· Spot the differences between tidiness & obsessional compulsive disorder
· Understand what happens to your body when it perceives a
threat
· Recognise the difference between real choice & avoidance behaviour
· Understand the relationship between anxiety & depression
· Discuss what is meant by Generalised Anxiety Disorder
· Examine psychometric tests for anxiety
· Describe the common psychological therapies for anxiety & depression
· Describe the risks & benefits from medical treatment
· Know how to perform a relaxation therapy session
· Explore complimentary methods to deal with anxiety
· Recognise the value of being non-judgemental
· Know when to refer on to specialist practitioners
The depth of our concerns can vary enormously and this generally represents normal, healthy responses. This 3 hour course aims to help people recognise when a person’s concerns have developed into an illness. The course is designed for those who want to help others and those who want to help themselves.