By Chris Brown

Virtual wellness courses launched by AHS

Jul 13, 2021 | 11:56 AM

A new online wellness series is available free to Albertans.

Alberta Health Services is offering five different courses this summer and fall that range in topics from managing reactions to increasing confidence through effective problem-solving. People can register for any or all of the courses.

The weekly online summer sessions take place on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. beginning July 17. The fall sessions are from 1:30 -2:30 p.m. beginning on Sept. 8.

Descriptions of the sessions and links to register are below.

Week 1 Problem Solving

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It’s important to clearly define our problems and look at all possible solutions. Learning ways to problem solve effectively helps us address the entire situation, gain control over what we can, and increase our confidence in the decisions that we make.

Registration for Tuesday, July 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Registration for Wednesday, September 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Week 2 Positive Activities

Positive activities provide us with opportunities for enjoyment and can improve our mood, increase our sense of control over our life, and create hope.

Registration for Tuesday, July 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Registration for Wednesday, September 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Week 3 Managing Reactions

Physical and emotional reactions happen as life stressors occur. Having confidence that we are able to effectively manage our emotions is important, as it helps protect our well-being, maintain our healthy connections, make effective decisions, and respond in healthy ways.

Registration for Tuesday, August 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Registration for Wednesday, September 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Week 4 Helpful Thinking

Our thoughts have an impact on how we see the world, how we feel, and how we behave. Shifting our unhelpful patterns to include helpful thinking is important to help increase our confidence in coping with stressors, improve our mood, and reduce the intensity of our reactions.

Registration for Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Registration for Wednesday, September 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Week 5 Healthy Connections

Social support and connecting with others helps us feel a sense of belonging and reduces isolation that can occur when stressor increase. Building healthy social connections helps increase our confidence, overall effectiveness, and flexibility when handling life-changing events and problems.

Registration for Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Registration for Wednesday, October 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.