Excessive use of alcohol is often closely related to anxiety problems, and frequently a chicken and egg situation emerges with someone drinking because they are anxious, but the alcohol will increase the anxiety and therefore the person will increase their alcohol intake and thus begins a downward spiral.

Fresh Knowledge has workshops available for those experiencing various forms of stress or anxiety. They are designed to give the client an understanding of what is happening to the body and the symptoms they are experiencing and provide constructive and practical ways to deal with the problems that anxiety and stress manifest as well as reducing negative effects on behaviour and lifestyle.

Anxiety Workshops

A ½ day workshop covering, how to address the needs of those with anxiety symptoms, how to help understand the symptoms Providing the tools to deal with the problems that anxiety manifests.

Flight or fight response
The bodily effects of stress
Panic attacks
Hyperventilation
Breathing exercises
Muscle Relaxation
General Relaxation
Distraction
Lifestyle and Changes
Understanding your stress

This workshop is an excellent vehicle for those experiencing anxiety/stress, which can take many forms. The client gains an understanding of what is happening to them and is able to develop ways to reduce the effects on their life style.

This workshop compliments alcohol awareness talks as alcohol in excess increases anxiety.