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2013 PROGRAMMELAOIS28 th September – 5 th October 2013www.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnectsPromotingPositive MentalHealth & Wellbeing1

WellbeingALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATEDWalkswww.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnectsTalks

SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBERTHE SWAN 7K WalkThe SwanTime:Venue:Contact:11amAssemble at Swan CrossPadraig Fleming on 087 2801677 for moredetailsSUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBERKILLEEN 5K WALKKilleenTime: 10.30amVenue: Assemble at Killeen Community Hall, besideSchoolContact: Jody on 086 3646303 or Liam on 087 6471134LUGGACURRAN 8K WALKLuggacurranTime: 11amVenue: Assemble at Luggacurran Community HallContact: Olive Lacey on 086 1567758ROSSMORE 6.5K WALKRossmoreVenue: Assemble at Oisin ParkTime: 12.30pmContact: Pat Whelan on 086 1657435All events arefree unlessspecifically stated.www.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnects

MONDAY, 30 TH SEPTEMBERCaring for Carers WorkshopPortlaoiseDetails: Workshop tailored to meet the needs ofcarers.Time: 2pm – 5pmVenue: Respond Community Centre, Millcourt, offGreen Lane, PortlaoiseFacilitators: Finola Colgan, Mental Health IrelandContact: Alison Hackett, Carers Association086 7957086 or Storm Powell, LaoisPartnership Company 087 1775729.Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeStress in our lives! How to Manage and Cope.PortlaoiseDetails: This talk will be of interest to those whoexperience high levels of stress, worry,anxiety or who are feeling low and findingit difficult to cope. Practical tips and skillswhich can be immediately applied to lifewill be provided.Time: 10.30am – 12 noonVenue: Parish Centre PortlaoiseFacilitators: HSE Psychology Service for the MidlandsContact: Triogue Community Mental Health Centre,on 057 8622925Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeSport Your Mind ProgrammeKillenardDetails: ‘Sport Your Mind’ a HSE Health PromotionInitiative, is a Positive Youth MentalAwareness Programme for Communitysports organisations delivered inpartnership with Laois Sports Partnership.The programme includes:Part 1 A Youth Mental Health informationtalk for Parents and CoachesPart 2 A Positive Mental Health Session foryoung people (15yrs+)Part 3 SafeTALK - Suicide alertness workshop(Parents and Coaches)Time: 7pm – 8pm (Part I) and 8pm-9pm (Part 2)(Part 3) to be arranged at a later date.Venue:Facilitator:O’ Dempsey’s GAA Club, KillenardAnthony O’ Prey - Health Promotion (OLDCand HSE)Contact: Anthony O’Prey, Health Promotion(OLDC and HSE) M: 087 1785 685E:sportyourmind@hse.iePre Book: Everyone welcome. Booking not necessarySee Official launch of ‘Sport your Mind Programme’ on Tuesday 1st October.

Cyber Bullying and our Young People MountmellickDetails: Information and advice for parents ofsecondary school students.Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pmVenue: Mountmellick Community SchoolFacilitator: Mary McGrath, School Health PromotionOfficer (Athlone Education Centre and HSE)Contact: Mary Mc Grath 090 6420400 or M: 087 7673127 orMountmellick Community School 057 86 24220Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Parents of all secondaryschool students welcome.Creating Resilence in Families - PortlaoiseA community Response to Understanding Mental HealthBy Dr. Fergus HeffernanDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Families have never been under so muchpressure. Our family community is slowly butsurely being eroded by globalism and modelsof Industry. We are becoming isolated inour own home, and this is leading to stressand depression. This talk looks at CreatingResilience in families through understandingthe Mental Health of the Family.8pm – 10pmCuisle Centre, Block Road, PortlaoiseDr Fergus Heffernan, PhD Psychology, MScCounselling Psychology and Family Therapies.Contact: Cuisle Centre on 057 86 81492Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeMark my Words!PortlaoiseDetails: Relax and support your mental well-beingthrough a creative evening of art makingand writing with Angela Delaney andNiamh Boyce in Dunamaise Gallery.Time: 7pm – 9pmVenue: Dunamaise Arts Centre, PortlaoiseFacilitators: Angela Delaney (Artist, Curator & CNS in Art TherapyInventions HSE) / Niamh Boyce (writer & artist)Contact: Community & Enterprise Section, Laois CountyCouncil 057 86 64227 / 64107 or Storm Powell,Laois Partnership Company on 087 1775729Pre Book: Booking Essential. Numbers limitedDepression, a pro active approachDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:PortarlingtonTalk followed by questions and answer session8pm – 9pmCommunity Centre PortarlingtonDr Claire Hayes, Clinical Psychologist,Clinical director, AWARE,Contact: Marie Corcoran, Portarlington MentalHealth Association on 087 7589896 orStorm Powell, Laois Partnership Companyon 087 1775729Pre Book:Booking not necessary. Everyone welcome

Taking Control Workshop – SHINEMountrathDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Contact:Pre book:The Taking Control Workshop is aboutpractical ways to face life challenges,maintaining and taking control of yourphysical and mental well-being.9.30am – 4.30pmRespond Community Centre, Kiln Lane,MountrathKaren Boylan, SHINEKaren Boylan on 086 8525281 ore: kboylan@shineonline.ieBooking essential. Numbers limitedPromoting Mental Healthin the WorkplacePortlaoiseDetails:This talk will address the factors andeffects of stress in working lives. It willhelp participants to deal with stress in theworkplace and encourage well being.Time: 11am -1pmVenue: Portlaoise Parish CentreFacilitators: John Farren and Assumpta Lyons, GROWContact: John Farren, GROW on 086 8033126Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeOfficial County Launch of ‘Sport Your Mind’ProgrammeLaoisDetails:Time:Venue:Contact:Pre Book:Official Launch of the ‘Sport your Mind’programme by Vice President of theLeinster Council, Mr. Martin Skelly.‘Sport Your Mind’, a HSE Health PromotionInitiative, is a Positive Youth Mental HealthAwareness Programme for communityactive sports organisations delivered inpartnership with Laois Sports Partnershipthroughout Laois.7:30pmPortlaoise GAA Club RathleagueAnthony O’ Prey, Health Promotion (OLDCand HSE) m: 087 1785685e: sportyourmind@hse.ieBooking not necessary. Everyone welcomeAll events are free unless specifically stated.www.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnects

Food for Thought – CookeryPortlaoiseDemonstration With Edward Hayden, Chef, Author,Featured on TV3’s ‘Ireland AM’ ShowDetails: Cookery Demonstration by Edward Hayden.and talk on Mental Health with Dr. KatherineBrowne, Consultant Psychiatrist, Laois / OffalyMental Health Services, HSETime: 8pmVenue: Telfords PortlaoiseFacilitator: Laois / Offaly Mental HealthServices, HSEContact: Joe Sheridan on 057 86 96932 fortickets.Tickets are €10 per person.Pre Book: Everyone welcome. Refreshments provided.Sponsored ByJohn Lonergan and a littlePortlaoisehelp from my FriendsDetails: A unique workshop exploring the importanceof the cooperation in the creative processand how it relates to a greater sense ofbelonging, self-discovery and overall wellbeing.This workshop is targeted atAdults working with Young Peoplein a Youth Work or similar setting.Time: 7pm – 10pmVenue: Youth Café, JFL Avenue, PortlaoiseFacilitators: John Lonergan and Young Peoplefrom “I want to be in a Band”Contact Joe Thompson, Youth Work Irelandon 086 175 6714Pre Book: Booking essential. Numbers limited.THURSDAY, 3RD OCTOBERDance for Older PeopleWith Alicia Christofi-WalshePortlaoiseDetails: Fun and social, guiding participantsthrough dance sequences that focuses onmaintaining flexibility, balance and coordination.Elements of contemporary andsocial dances. All exercises can be done eitherseated or standing. All abilities welcome.Time: 11amVenue: Dunamaise Arts Centre, PortlaoiseFacilitators: Alicia Christofi – WalsheContact: Dunamaise Arts Centre on 057 86 63355www.dunamaise.iePre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcome.Cost €5 per person (incl. Tea / Coffee)All events are free unless specifically stated.www.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnects

THURSDAY, 3RD OCTOBERSAFETALKDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Borris-in-OssoryA suicide alertness skills programme toprepare participants to identify personswho may be having thoughts of suicide andto then connect them to the appropriateresources and supports.10am – 1pmSt. Canice’s Hall, Borris-in-OssoryJosephine Rigney, HSE Suicide PreventionResource OfficerContact: Josephine Rigney on 086 815 7850Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeEnhancing Men’s Mental Health RathdowneyDetails: Workshop focusing on issues for menTime: 10am – 12.30pmVenue: Rathdowney Mens Shed, RathdowneyFacilitator: Finola Colgan, Mental Health IrelandContact: Pat Ryan, Rathdowney Men’s Shed at 087259 0504 or Storm Powell, Laois PartnershipCompany on 087 177 5729Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeThe Power of Words – Healthy Reading at yourlocal Library’MountmellickDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Laois Libraries have a selection of booksthat can help you cope with everydaystresses and tap into your own skills anddevelop new ones. This talk explains how.11am – 12 noonMountmellick LibraryBernie Foran, Librarian / Breda Connell,Laois County CouncilContact: Mountmellick Library on 057 86 44572Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone WelcomeCaring for Carers WorkshopAbbeyleixDetails: Workshop tailored to meet the need ofcarers.Time: 7.30pm – 10pmVenue: Respond Community Centre, Gort na nOir,AbbeyleixFacilitators: Finola Colgan, Mental Health IrelandContact: Michael Gorman, Laois Down SyndromeAssociation on 086 8064135 or Storm Powell,Laois Partnership Company on 087 177 5729Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone Welcome

‘Developing your real selfTop Transformation Tip’Details: Motivational Talk by Dr. EddieMurphy, Clinical Psychologistas seen on RTE’s ‘OperationTransformation’.Time: 8pm – 9.30pmVenue: Mountmellick CommunityFacilitator:Arts CentreDr Eddie Murphy, ClinicalPsychologistMountmellickContact: Laois Sports Partnership on 057 86 71248Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcome.Managing Adversity in Business & Surviving!Motivational Talk by Tommy Murphy and Sean Dunne as seen onRTE’s ‘Taking Care of Business’AbbeyleixDetails: Motivational Talk on drivingthrough adversity andsucceeding in business.Businesses who took part inthe RTE programme, ‘TakingCare of Business’ will bepresent on the evening.Time: 8pm – 10pmVenue: Abbeyleix ManorHotel, AbbeyleixFacilitators: Tommy Murphyand Sean DunneContact: Abbeyleix ManorHotel on 057 87 30111Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeTeenage ZumbaRathdowneyDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Contact:Pre Book:Teenage fitness and fun to increase selfconfidence and positive body image7pm to 8.30pmParochial Hall, RathdowneySebastian KrzysztalaSylvia Rouget, Laois Partnership Company087 265 1706Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeAll events are free unless specifically stated.www.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnects

FRIDAY, 4TH OCTOBERPromoting Positive Mental Health Portlaoisein the CommunityDetails: Workshop One - Promoting Positive MentalHealth in the Community through GROW.This workshop will provide details ofmental health supports available withinyour community.Workshop Two - Your Local Mental HealthServices –what’s on Offer. This workshopwill outline a range of services provided byTriogue Community Mental Health Teamand how to access these servicesTime: Workshop One 11am to 12pmVenue:Workshop Two 12pm to 1pmTriogue Community Mental Health Services,Bridge Street, PortlaoiseFacilitators: John Farren (GROW) / Staff – LocalCommunity Mental Health TeamContact: John Farren on 086 803 3126or Rita Kelly, Nurse Manager, Triogue Centreon 057 86 22 925Pre Book:Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeLet’s Dance togetherPortlaoiseDetails: Music, Song and Dance session to encourageintegration of community groupsTime: 11am – 12.30pmVenue: Parish Centre, PortlaoiseFacilitator: Maureen CulletonContact: Storm Powell, Laois Partnership Companyon 0871775729Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeRecreational Drumming Workshop PortlaoiseDetails: Enjoy the recreational and health benefitsof this hand drumming activity with wellknownPercussionist and Drum TherapistEddie O’ Neill. All instruments provided, noprevious experience necessary!Time: 12.30pmVenue: Parish Centre, PortlaoiseFacilitator: Eddie O’ Neill (Rhythm Retreats)Contact: Eddie O’ Neill 087 9151134Music Generation 057 86 64078Pre Book: Booking necessary. Numbers limited.Everyone welcomeAll events are free unless specifically stated.www.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnects

SATURDAY, 5TH OCTOBERHealthy Mind, Healthy Body – Fun Walk Emo(4.5km)Details: Dr. Eddie Murphy from RTE’s ‘OperationTransformation’ will lead the walkin the grounds of Emo CourtTime: 11amVenue: Commencing from EMO VillageLocation: Emo (parking in grounds of Emo Community Centre)Facilitators: Laois Sports PartnershipContact: Laois Sports Partnership on 057 8671248Pre Book: Everyone Welcome, registration from10.30am at Emo Community Centre.Coping with LossDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Contact:Pre Book:RathdowneyWorkshop - a psychotherapist will presentan approach that can help us heal the painof loss and bereavement10am to 1pmMarian Hall, RathdowneyBrian Johnston, MIAHIPMadge Campion, Parish Centre, Rathdowney0505 46282Booking essential - Charge €5 per participantMon 2nd Sept –Mon 30th SeptPresented in conjunction with the HSE,Laois Connects and Dunamaise Arts Centre.Lets Connect (ART EXHIBITION)Details:Exploring how visual art intersects andcontributes to our health and well-being.This show bringing together nationaland international artists Brian Maguire,Geraldine O’Reilly and Éilis Crean, alongsideartists using Laois Mental Health Services,looks at some of the significant connectionsbetween art and mental health.Time: During opening hoursVenue: Gallery at Dunamaise Arts Centre, ChurchStreet, PortlaoiseFacilitators: Angela Delaney, CNS in Art TherapyContact:Pre Book:OTHEREVENTSInventions, HSE057 86 63355 www.dunamaise.ieBooking not necessary. Everyone welcome.GROW GatekeepersPortlaoiseCommunity Mental Health Promotion ProgrammeDetails: A series of talks presented by GROW andaimed at raising awareness about mentalhealth wellbeing in the communityTime: From the 8th of October for a series of talks.Venue: Treo Nua, Knockmay, PortlaoiseContact: 057 93 51124 for more information

OTHEREVENTSCrØssthelineLAOISA Programme developed and delivered to the studentsof Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise, by four of their peers inTransition Year.This TY mini-company project, based on ‘peer-to-peer’youth mental health awareness, was created by fouryoung people to help their fellow students let go of theirfears and worries and develop the skills to move on fromstressful situations. The pilot programme will for the firsttime, during the week of Laois CONNECTS, be deliveredby four students from Scoil Chriost Rí to their peers inMountmellick Community School.Events at Dunamaise Arts CentreDunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to present furtherevents programmed during Laois Connects to encouragepositive mental health and well being. Films ‘Samsara’and ‘Skin In The Game’, Decadent Theatre Company’sproduction of ‘Eden’ by Eugene O’Brien and Pat Shortt’shilarious new show ‘I Am The Band’.Details from www.dunamaise.ie 057 8663355.For Further Information Contact:Honor Deevy, Community & Enterprise Section,Laois County Council, PortlaoiseT: 057 86 64107 / 64227E: LaoisCommunityForum@laoiscoco.iewww.laoiscommunityforum.ie/laoisconnectsCollaborative Organising Committee members:Every effort has been made to ensure that the details listed here are accurate. However,Laois Community Forum does not have control over changes to events planned byother organisations.Design & Print by Modern Printers: 056 7721739