Offaly psychologists host course on building self confidence
Practical one-day workshop in Tullamore also includes advice on reducing anxiety
A PRACTICAL one-day course on how to boost self-confidence and reduce anxiety and self-doubt using mindfulness and positive psychology is being run by Tullamore-based psychologists Imelda Ferguson and Julie O'Flaherty next month.
Ms Ferguson said: “Most of us recognise a feeling of lack of self-confidence occasionally, or sometimes frequently. We may find that anxious thoughts, self-doubts or self-criticism hold us back in some areas of our lives.
“On this one day course, we will look at the negative thinking - and overthinking - patterns which contribute to low confidence and anxiety.
“Most importantly, we will explore the techniques and strategies drawn from positive psychology and mindfulness which can help build and maintain self-confidence and ultimately enable us to lead happier more fulfilled lives.”
Ms O'Flaherty outlined the topics for the day. “These will include understanding confidence and anxiety; identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking and overthinking and developing assertive communication skills.
“We will explain how mindful self-compassion can help and participants will learn how to relax deeply, in body and mind.”
The course will take place on Monday, October 12, 10am to 4pm in the Central Hotel, Main Street, Tullamore (opposite Lidl).
Course facilitators Imelda Ferguson and Julie O’Flaherty are both chartered clinical psychologists with extensive experience in the adult mental health field. They write the Positive Psychology column in the Tribune.
The cost is €150 (early bird fee of €125 when paid in full by Friday, October 2, fee includes course materials, tea/coffee, lunch and hotel parking). For further information or to book a place, contact Imelda on 087 2271630, Julie 087 2399328 or send a private message on the Facebook page: Mind Your Self Midlands.