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Help us reduce the risk of spread of illness, including COVID-19. For more information, visit: www.ahs.ca/covid
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If you are having ANY issues with your health call your family doctor.
They can help with whatever ails you, not just Covid-19.
(For life threating emergencies visit the emergency department or call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY.)
As always Red Deer PCN is here to support your health and wellness. Call 403.343.9100
Mental Health Counsellors are available for therapy and other concerns. (For Crisis call CMHA 780.482.4357 or 403.266.4357)
Registered Nurses (Family Nurses) are available for chronic disease and other health related questions.
Kinesiologists can help you set up at home exercise programs and social connections.
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All individual sessions have been moved to telephone appointments AND
ALL of our Group are now being offered via Virtually (Zoom)
and Drop In (H.E.A.R.T.S, Diabetes Discussion, and Mindfulness) classes have been CANCELLED until further notice.
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SELFCARE SERIES
Managing Anxiety
Renee, one of our PCN Mental Health Counselors describes some tips to manage anxiety and practice the 2-1 breathing technique which is helpful in activating your calming (parasympathetic) nervous system.
Soundcloud: Managing Anxiety
Check out the 2-1 breathing exercise. 2-1 Breathing technique video
Tolerating Uncertainty
Renee, one of our PCN Mental Health Counselors describes some other ways to deal with the unknown during COVID-19
During this time of uncertainty, we can use the APPLE strategy to help us manage thoughts in a more mindful way. Learn to acknowledge, pause, pull back, let go and explore the present moment to tolerate the uncertainty you may be experiencing.
Tolerating Uncertainty Youtube Link
APPLE
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RESOURCES to help Navigate:
- Having issues sleeping check out 12 Healthy Sleep Tips
- SImple Gratitude Practices (pdf)
- Critically Important Planning Documents for all Albertans 18 and over (pdf)
- A booklet to help with Dealing with Distress. (pdf)
