My Way

Healthy Valleys are pleased to announce a new programme of stress management at Routes to Health Clydesdale (Lesmahagow).

The My Way programme is a new 8 week stress management programme for people with long term conditions in rural South Lanarkshire. A long term condition can be a physical condition such as diabetes, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome or a mental condition such as depression or anxiety. Living with these conditions can cause stress which in itself can lead to ill health, this programme is designed to help people manage their stress and therefore assist managing their condition.

 It is made up of 2 one to one consultations and 6 workshops which are educational and interactive.  The topics are:

©       Stress

©        Relaxation

©        Healthy eating

©       Physical exercise

©       Communication

©       Goal setting

These workshops give people the tools and techniques to help themselves to lead a healthier and happier lifestyle.  In addition to the programme they will be able to attend a weekly Tai Chi class* free of charge and attend a peer support group.

Programme 1 is completed and Programme 2 will be starting on 17^th June 2010 and running for 8 weeks. Transport can be arranged if necessary for residents living in the Douglas & Nethan Valley (Glespin, Douglas, Rigside, Douglas Water, Coalburn, Lesmahagow, Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood).

Healthy Valleys welcomes referrals from agencies and people can self refer onto the programme.  If you would like more information, or a referral form please call us on 01555 895140.

If anyone with a long term condition living locally is interested in forming a Peer Support group, please contact Healthy Valleys on 01555 895140.

*Tai Chi classes are open to the public and are on every Wednesday evening between 7-8pm, in the Jubilee Hall, Lesmahagow, cost is £4 per person.