«Introduction to mindfulness»: Lessons on mental health

The South Eastern Recovery College in Sydney offers a series of free classes called «Introduction to Mindfulness». The classes are aimed towards members of the Greek Community who struggle with mental health issues or who those who look after them. The classes are being conducted by social carer Antonia Kapsalis and psychologist Helen Paneras.

Participants in past classes of Introduction to Mindfulness Source: Supplied

Through special exercises, the course aims to help the participants to reduce stress and to accept their emotions. 

«Mindfulness is a skill that allows us to avoid overeacting about something as it is happening» says Mrs Kapsalis.   «That way we reduce our sense of unhappiness and increase our feeling of wellbeing».

Participants in past classes of Introduction to Mindfulness Source: Supplied

Psychologist Helen Paneras explains that mindfulness helps us to «be present in the moment» and to reduce the impact of stressful thoughts.  

The classes are aimed primarily at the Greek Australian Community, especially those who face mental health issues and their carers. The classes are free and are being held Every Wednesday, until the 4th of September in the South Eastern Recovery College in Kogarah, Sydney. For more information you can call [phone]. 

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Participants in past classes of Introduction to Mindfulness Source: Supplied