The Exploring Anxiety Project uses nature as a lens to help remove the stigma associated with anxiety through discussion groups, experimenting with relaxation techniques and community gardening in Hogsmill Community Garden in Kingston.
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Each Exploring Anxiety programme consists of 10 delegates, who meet for two hours weekly, for ten consecutive weeks.
Delegates are required to complete an assessment before and after the programme, in order to measure the impact, and to gather feedback and develop action-learning.
The themes explored in the sessions are:
Developing A Connection With Self
The Building Block Of Trust
Where Do You Belong?
Being Present & Grounded
Thoughts Become Things
Connecting With Nature
What’s Your Story?
Creating Boundaries
Switch Off To Feel
Self-Care
The programme is delivered with other local charities, offering experiences in nature like community gardening and mindfulness walking, which provides direct experience, enhances community awareness and access to ongoing support.
Connecting with others experiencing anxiety & being able to normalise it by talking openly about our experiences was so valuable
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