Whole Health is offering skill building workshops for each of the eight self-care areas of the Circle of Health. A different course will be presented each week at Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran VAMCs. Each course consists of knowledge, discussion, mindfulness/meditation activity and a goal setting opportunity for that specific area.
Contact your local Whole Health Coach, Whole Health Partner, or the Whole Health scheduling line at (314) 289-6583.
Power of the Mind 101
Power of the Mind includes many aspects of our health – how we deal with stress, how we work with emotions, our thoughts, and how our minds and bodies affect each other. There are tools you can use to make even better use of your mind’s power.
- Relax! Work with Stress. Stress helps us survive, but “fight or flight” isn’t a good place to be all the time.
- Try a Mind-Body Approach. There are many mind-body approaches to choose from, and studies have found that they can be quite helpful.
- Improve Emotional Health. Don’t forget about the “Power of Your Heart.”
- Work with Habits. Things we routinely do can be either healthy or unhealthy.
- Work with an Expert. The VA has excellent mental health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers who can do counseling, substance use experts, and people who work specifically with suicide prevention, PTSD, sexual trauma, and other problems.
- Make One Small Change. There are all sorts of opportunities. Think about what would work best for you and decide when you will start. Choose a goal you feel you can easily achieve.
Locations: Please refer to the Whole Health class calendar for specific dates and times.
For more in depth information and additional resources please see the Veteran Handouts below:
Power of the Mind Skill Building Course Veteran Handout
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