Education Courses - First Steps Womens Centre
Health / Wellbeing

Monday 11th Sept 2023, 9.45-11.45 x 6 weeks
This course based in Dungannon Park aims to open participants senses to wider experiences using our senses and moving towards letting nature in. Each week we will explore different spaces and natural environments in the park and engage in a range of physical, mental and spiritual awareness exercises, plus a few activities to connect with trees, wild plants, insects, birds, natural elements and ourselves.

Monday 6th November 2023 - 12.30-2.30pm - 6 weeks
This fantastic course with Norah Hughes will help you to reduce financial stress.
Topics include:
- The connection between money and mindset
- Creating a budget
- Setting money goals
- Practical money tools and techniques
- Clear negative beliefs about money
- Becoming more confident with money
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Thursday 21st September 2023 - 9.45am-11.45am - 6weeks
Giovanna from Heal Your Life Therapies can help you find out how your body can guide you towards optimal health!
Have you ever asked what causes your sore back or migranes or what it means? This is based on an holistic approach and the studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
We never listen to illness and pain until our body says "STOP!" Each organ is linked to a particular emotional and energetic process that, if discovered, can help us to heal. The information is based on a holistic approach and Giovanna’s study of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Thursday 9th November 2023 - 10am - 11am x 5 weeks
This gentle class is based on Tai Chi using slow flowing movements and deep breathing. Amanda will guide you through a series of movements that are both relaxing and energising, creating a wonderful sense of Wellbeing. Each session will complete with a 10-minute relaxation. It can be adapted for all physical abilities. Tai Chi can help with:
- Strength
- Balance
- Co-ordination
- Flexability
- Relaxation
- and more......
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Tuesday 12th September 2023 - 9.45-11.45 - 6 Weeks
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Tuesday 12th September 2023 - 1.30pm-2.30pm x 6 Weeks
Stretch and tone in this weekly class with Anne. Especially suitable for beginners but will be adapted for all levels, this course will help you to
- feel more active,
- loosen stiff joints,
- help you to move easier and
- increase your energy.
For more information or to book your place, contact Amanda
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Wednesday 13th September 2023 - 9.45-11.45am x 6 Weeks
This is a programme that can make a big difference. It will help you manage your feelings when you are stressed, anxious, worried or depressed. It can help if you feel:
- I can’t be bothered doing anything
- Why does everything always go wrong?
- I’m not good enough
- How to fix almost everything
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Wednesday 8th November 2023 - 9.45am - 12 noon - 3 Weeks
This 3 week course with Helen Quinn is designed to improve confidence and assertiveness.
By the end of this course you will be able to say:
- I can value myself
- I can believe in myself
- I can make changes
- I can think positively
- I can be assertive
- I can be happy
For further information or to enrol for this course, email:
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Monday 6th November 2023 9.45am - 11.45pm - 6 Weeks
This excellent course with Norah Hughes from BGR8 Training & Coaching will involve:
- Identifying your particular stressors
- Learning effective ways to deal with unhealthy/chronic stress
- Creating a mini stress action step/goal
- Learning mindfulness techniques
- Learning assertiveness tools and techniques
- Learning how to empower yourself and reduce your stressors
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Wednesday 8th November 2023 - 1pm - 2.15pm
Yoga is back with Laura Stankute (astanga style). Suitable for absolute beginners as well as those more advanced, it is perfect course if you want to pause for an hour and relax but also feel fitter, have more energy and feel better equipped to deal with the stresses of modern living.
It involves a series of postures, breathwork, and a lovely relaxation.
For further information, contact Amanda:
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