If you are attending the Stress Control course we recommneded accessing the free pre-course and course materials click here.
Stress Control – What is it?
Stress is a widespread issue in Britain, affecting four in ten people and leading to common GP visits for symptoms like upset stomachs, headaches, poor sleep as well as mental health difficulties. Many feel overwhelmed, as stress can impact anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. However, stress is a normal part of life, and the notion of simply 'pulling yourself together' is not a solution.
The Stress Control course, offered by the Primary Mental Health Support Service for Cardiff and the Vale, is a free 6-week program designed to provide effective stress management tools. Each 2-hour weekly session will teach new techniques, building a comprehensive toolkit by the course's end. This course aims to empower individuals to better manage their stress, recognising that while the causes of stress are complex, control and coping are achievable
The course is open access*. No need to register. Miss a session? That’s ok, you can catch up by attending another stress control course or just the specific session you missed.
The course runs weekly for 6 weeks. Each session is 2 hours which includes a short break.
Session 1: What is Stress?
Session 2: Controlling your body
Session 3: Controlling your thoughts
Session 4: Controlling your actions
Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep
Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
*Although Stress Control is an open access course it is for adults only (18+). You are more than welcome to bring someone with you.
To access the free pre-course and course materials click here. We recommend having a read of the 'preparing for the course materials' before attending.
Upcoming Courses
2024
Grange Pavilion - 6 weeks from 30/09/2024 11:45-13:45
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from 07/11/2024 13:00-15:00
2025
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Thursday 09/01/2025 13:00-15:00
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Thursday 27/02/2025 13:00-15:00
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Tuesday 06/05/2025 13:00-15:00
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Tuesday 17/06/2025 13:00-15:00
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Tuesday 09/09/2025 13:00-15:00
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Tuesday 28/10/2025 13:00-15:00
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Grange Pavilion, Grange Gardens, Cardiff CF11 7LJ
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11:45-13:45
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30/09/2024 - Session 1: What is Stress? 07/10/2024 - Session 2: Controlling your body 14/10/2024 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 21/10/2024 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 28/10/2024 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 04/11/2024 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
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Fully accessible venue with facilities. Limited street parking.
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Chapter Arts, Market Rd, Cardiff CF5 1QE Accessible by Cardiff Bus, 13, 17 and 18.
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13:00-15:00
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07/11/2024 - Session 1: What is Stress? 14/11/2024 - Session 2: Controlling your body 21/11/2024 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 28/11/2024 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 05/12/2024 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 12/12/2024 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
09/01/2025 - Session 1: What is Stress? 16/01/2025 - Session 2: Controlling your body 23/01/2025 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 30/01/2025 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 06/02/2025 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 13/02/2025 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future 27/02/2025 - Session 1: What is Stress? 06/03/2025 - Session 2: Controlling your body 13/03/2025 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 20/03/2025 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 27/03/2025 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 03/04/2025 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future 06/05/2025 - Session 1: What is Stress? 13/05/2025 - Session 2: Controlling your body 20/05/2025 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 27/05/2025 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 03/06/2025 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 10/06/2025 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future 17/06/2025 - Session 1: What is Stress? 24/06/2025 - Session 2: Controlling your body 01/07/2025 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 08/07/2025 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 15/07/2025 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 22/07/2025 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future 09/09/2025 - Session 1: What is Stress? 16/09/2025 - Session 2: Controlling your body 23/09/2025 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 30/09/2025 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 07/10/2025 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 14/10/2025 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future 28/10/2025 - Session 1: What is Stress? 04/11/2025 - Session 2: Controlling your body 11/11/2025 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts 18/11/2025 - Session 4: Controlling your actions 25/11/2025 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep 02/12/2025 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
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Our valued third sector partners also run a range of courses and services.
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For course in Cardiff - click here
