For those who are feeling overwhelmed in the Louisville area and might need some extra support to manage these stressful day-to-day interactions, these workshops might be just what you need.
Mental health Loua Louisville mental health organization, is launching its Mind-Body Wellness series in March, featuring 40 free workshops at ten area libraries.
What topics will the workshops cover?
Mental Health Lou has planned four workshops, each with a unique topic. The duration of each workshop is approximately one hour, with the same topics discussed in different library locations. The workshops are as follows:
Workshop 1: Exploring the processing of emotions through journaling
The first workshop, focused on journaling, is interactive and highlights common benefits, techniques, emotion processing exercises, and challenges encountered in the journaling process.
According to a press release from Mental Health Lou, “keeping a journal provides a safe, private space to explore thoughts and feelings, helping to gain insight and clarity.”
Workshop 2: Breathing Skills to Reduce Anxiety
The second workshop focuses on managing stress and anxiety through breathing exercises. Participants will discover the connection between breathing, the nervous system and anxiety.
Participants will learn breathing techniques, including abdominal breathing, and how to integrate them into daily life, with the goal of maintaining a sense of calm and peace.
Workshop 3: The power of sleep for emotional resilience
The third workshop focuses on the importance of sleep for mental and emotional health. “Sleep plays a crucial role in emotional well-being and resilience,” the release said. “Participants will discover the relationship between sleep and emotions, and how to optimize their sleep habits for better mental health. »
The workshop will discuss the sleep cycle and stages, the importance of sleep for emotional processing and regulation, sleep hygiene strategies and a sleep-friendly environment, and the impact of technology, stress and much more on sleep quality.
Workshop 4: Embodiment Practices for Anxiety Reduction
The final workshop focuses on reducing anxiety through mindfulness and grounding techniques. “Being present in your body is a powerful way to reduce anxiety and connect with your emotions,” according to the press release. “This workshop will guide participants through somatic and mindfulness practices to cultivate a deeper connection with their physical self.”
Key topics of discussion include techniques for grounding yourself in the present moment, mindfulness exercises based on breathing and body sensations, the role of these techniques in anxiety reduction and emotional regulation, and ways to integrate these practices into real life.
Louisville Free Public Library Locations
The mental health workshops will take place at various libraries across the city, including:
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Lou mental health workshop schedule
Workshop 1: Journaling
- March 5: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the North-East.
- March 5: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Shively.
- March 7: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Crescent Hill.
- March 7: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bon Air.
- April 4: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in St. Matthews.
- April 6: 2 to 3 p.m. in Shawnee.
- April 8: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Main.
- April 9: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Western.
- May 7: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Fairdale.
- May 11: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the South-West.
Workshop 2: Breathing
- March 12: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the North-East.
- March 12: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Shively.
- March 14: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Crescent Hill.
- March 14: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Bon Air.
- April 11: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in St. Matthews.
- April 13: 2 to 3 p.m. in Shawnee.
- April 15: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Main.
- April 16: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Western.
- May 14: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Fairdale.
- May 18: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the South-West.
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Workshop 3: Sleep
- March 19: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the North-East.
- March 19: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Shively.
- March 21: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Crescent Hill.
- March 21: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Bon Air.
- April 18: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in St. Matthews.
- April 20: 2 to 3 p.m. in Shawnee.
- April 22: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Main.
- April 23: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Western.
- May 21: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Fairdale.
- May 25: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the South-West.
Workshop 4: Embodiment
- March 26: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the North-East.
- March 26: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Shively.
- March 28: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Crescent Hill.
- March 28: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Bon Air.
- April 24: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in St. Matthews.
- April 27: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Shawnee.
- April 29: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Main.
- April 30: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Western.
- May 28: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Fairdale.
- June 1: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the South-West.
