(Alberta Health Services)

By Justin Goulet

AHS hosting virtual wellness sessions this summer

Jul 13, 2021 | 11:49 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Alberta Health Services is offering five different online courses for Albertans this summer.

They will focus on managing reactions, healthy thinking and increasing confidence through effective problem solving. Albertans can register for any of the courses they choose.

The courses will take place Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 20 to August 17, and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. September 8 to October 6, 2021.

Below is a summary of the courses offered:

Problem Solving

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AHS says, “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 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.) can be done here.

Registration for Wednesday, September 8 (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.) can be done here.

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 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.) can be done here.

Registration for Wednesday, September 15 (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.) can be done here.

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 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.) can be done here.

Registration for Wednesday, September 22 (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.) can be done here.

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 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.) can be done here.

Registration for Wednesday, September 29 (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.) can be done here.

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 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.) can be done here.

Registration for Wednesday, October 6 (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.) can be done here.

Anyone with further questions can contact AHS via email at ahswellnessexchange@ahs.ca.