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DARP - Depression Anxiety Recovery Program - INFORMATION SESSIONS

Kim from Papakura

Many of us will experience depression and/or anxiety at least once over our lifetime - though DARP is much more than just that, it will also help you to optimise your brain... so this is for anyone!

... I implemented the program and what a difference! I can't recommend it enough - I got my life back!". A.D., Auckland

Information Sessions will be held at the Church Hall - 12 Alpha Street, Papakura and the evening session will also be on Zoom:
• Monday 11 September at 10.30am at the Church Hall
• Monday 11 September at 6.30pm at the Church Hall & on Zoom
• Monday 18 September at 10.30am at the Church Hall
• Monday 18 September at 6.30pm at the Church Hall & on Zoom

For the Zoom Link, contact Kim at livingwellwithpapakurasda@gmail.com or text on 021 209 5058.

The DARP program starts on Monday 2 October at either 10.30am or 6.30pm; to attend DARP, please attend one of the Information Sessions first. We have a great special on at the moment too, so come along and find out what is involved!

Join us at the Church Hall or on Zoom for an Information Session to learn more about these challenges and more importantly, the way out - you'll be glad you did:
1. Overcome depression and/or anxiety
2. Discover how to achieve a healthy sense of self-worth
3. Learn coping skills
4. Find the motivation and concentration to help achieve your goals
5. Help a friend/family member with depression
6. Prevent depression and and/or anxiety
7. Gain stress control
8. Achieve optimal mental health
9. Learn general health knowledge
10. Professional development
It is an 8 week program, covering the following topics:
1. Identifying Depression and Its Causes
2. Lifestyle Treatment for Depression
3. Nutrition and the Brain
4. How Positive Thinking Can Defeat Depression
5. Positive Lifestyle Choices
6. Stress Without Distress
7. Living Above Loss
8. How to Improve Brain Function
For more details email us at livingwellwithpapakurasda@gmail.com or text Kim on 021 209 5058.

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