July 19, 2021
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services has launched a new online wellness series free for Albertans. Five different courses are available this summer and fall ranging in topics from managing reactions, healthy thinking and increasing confidence through effective problem solving. Albertans can register for any or all courses.
What: A free drop-in online class with five topics related to wellness – one topic per week.
Where: Online (via smartphone, tablet, or computer).
When: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. July 20 to August 17, 2021
Or Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. September 8 to October 6, 2021
Who: Anyone interested in learning skills to cope with change, deal with stress, and pursue goals is welcome.
Registration: Register for any topic of interest. No need to attend all of the sessions.
Week 1 Problem Solving
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 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
Registration for Wednesday, September 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Week 2 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 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration for Wednesday, September 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Week 3 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 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration for Wednesday, September 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Week 4 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 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration for Wednesday, September 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Week 5 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 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration for Wednesday, October 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Questions: ahswellnessexchange@ahs.ca.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
