Kenmare Family Resource Centre

Most agree that giving to others is a good idea however giving to others has a knock on effect on ourselves by improving the givers mental wellbeing.

Most agree that giving to others is a good idea however giving to others has a knock on effect on ourselves by improving the givers mental wellbeing.
From small acts of kindness to volunteering, giving can give you a sense of purpose, community and connectedness.
Sometimes we think of our wellbeing in terms of what we have; our income, car, home or job. Evidence shows that what we do and the way we think has the biggest impact on mental wellbeing.
Positive mental wellbeing means feeling good about yourself and the world around you and being able to get on with your life.
Helping and supporting others and working with others towards a shared goal is good for our mental wellbeing. A 2003 study in 373 older adults found that some aspect of wellbeing were higher in those who did volunteer projects compared with those who did not.
Scientists have shown that giving to others can stimulate the reward areas in the brain helping to create positive feelings. Helping others also gives a sense of purpose and feelings of self-worth.

Evidence show that good relationships with family, friends, colleagues and the wider community are important for mental wellbeing.

Many of us would like to spend more time with the people who are most important to us but sometimes life just gets in the way of that. We must make time to connect with the people that matter to us. By nurturing these relationships we feel happier and more secure, giving a better sense of purpose.
A 2002 study of 222 students in the US found that the happiest amongst the group had stronger social relationships than those who were less happy.

Some tips to stay connected:

Make time each day to connect with your family, friends and colleagues. This could include ‘family time’ that is a fixed time to connect each day.
Arrange a day out with friends you may not have connected with recently. Most people connect on social media sites like Facebook but a face to face contact spending your time with your friends is so much more meaningful and beneficial than a “like” or “comment” on Facebook.
Reduce your screen time when you are in company. Put the phone away, close your laptop, turn off the TV and have a chat.
Try connecting with someone new today. Talk to the person beside you on the train or in the shop. This conversation may mean even more to the person you connect with than you realise.
Leave your desk for your lunch and sit with a colleague catching up on non-work matters.
It can be as simple as a smile at a passer-by.

Learning new skills is both useful and it can also positively affect our mental wellbeing. Learning means different things to everyone. To some it will be a new qualification and to others it will be learning a new recipe in the kitchen.

Learning new skills is both useful and it can also positively affect our mental wellbeing. Learning means different things to everyone. To some it will be a new qualification and to others it will be learning a new recipe in the kitchen.
Evidence shows that continuing to learn throughout life can help improve and maintain our mental wellbeing.
Mental Wellbeing means feeling good about yourself and the world around you and being able to get on with your life the way you choose.
In 2004 a study interviewed 145 adults about learning throughout life and various aspects of their health and wellbeing. It found that people who involved themselves in more learning reported feeling higher self-esteem, a greater ability to cope with stress, and more feelings of self-confidence, hope and purpose.
Setting goals and working towards them plays an important part in the way learning influences wellbeing. Many forms of learning involve contact with others which connects us to our communities and peers.

It is easy to rush through daily life without stopping to notice much. Paying attention to the present moment – to our own thoughts, feelings and to the world around you can improve your mental wellbeing.

Taking Notice is also called Mindfulness. It is easy to incorporate mindfulness into your life and can be a very powerful tool if learnt and practiced daily.
Mental wellbeing means being feeling good about life and yourself and having the ability to get on with life in the way you want.
Many think about wellbeing in terms of what you have; your income, car, house or job. Evidence shows that what we do and the way we think have the biggest impact on wellbeing.
To Take Notice is to notice the sights, smells, sounds and tastes you experience as well as your thoughts and feelings that occur from one moment to the next.
It’s easy to lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling and to end up living in our heads. An important part of Taking Notice is to reconnect with our bodies and the sensations they are experiencing. It can be something as simple as the feel of your knife and fork in your hands.
Most of us have issues we find hard to let go of and mindfulness can help us deal with them more productively. Awareness of this kind also helps us notice signs of stress or anxiety earlier and helps us deal with them better.

Being active is great for your physical and mental wellbeing. Evidence proves there is a link between being active physically and good mental wellbeing.

Mental wellbeing means feeling good about yourself, about the world around you and having the ability to get on with life in the way you want.
Being active doesn’t mean you need to train for a marathon. You need to find physical activity that you enjoy and can fit into your daily/ weekly routine. This may be a daily walk to the shops instead of taking the car, a weekly gardening session, some yoga, swimming or a weekend walk.
Scientists confirm physical activity can help maintain wellbeing and good mental health in a number of ways:
Physical activity helps with mild depression. Evidence shows it can protect people against the onset of depression and anxiety.
Physical activity causes a chemical change in the brain which can help change our mood.
Physical activity brings about a sense of greater self-esteem, self-control and the ability to rise to a challenge – all of which help improve wellbeing.

Kenmare Family Resource Centre

Kenmare Family resource Centre provides a warm, friendly space for individuals, families and groups. Our mission is to reach out and provide a range of services to encourage a community where everybody is valued, supported and included. We provide information and support services for social, emotional, educational and cultural development. We also offer space and support to community groups of a non-profit nature. Serving the Greater Kenmare Area of Kenmare town, Bonane, Kilgarvan area, Templenoe, Blackwater, Tahilla, Sneem area & Castlecove in county Kerry.

We are delighted to say that our Social Prescribing Worker Paula will be now cover the greater Kenmare and Cahersiveen area. Including; Kilgarvan, Kenmare, Tahilla, Sneem, Blackwater, Caherdaniel, Waterville, Ballinskelligs, Portmagee, Valentia Island and Cahersiveen.

We are here to help!
If you cannot find what you are looking for or would like us to help you with any questions, please feel free to contact us directly.

Enquires:
Maire Ui Leime (Co- Ordinator)
Kathleen O’ Connor (Community Development Worker)
Mary O’Callaghan (Administrator)
Irene Carey (Family Support Worker)
Paula Mc Elligott (Link Worker – Cork/Kerry Health and Wellbeing Community Referral)

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Office Times
Monday – Thursday
9.00am – 5pm
Friday
9.00am – 3pm

However, we will endeavour to meet you outside of these times to accommodate working parents. Please ring us/ email us to arrange this.

What’s new.

Self-care jars, what are they and why would we need one?
Watch Kenmare Family Resource Centre’s link worker Paula and Community Development Officer Christine, demonstrate how to make your own beautiful self-care jar at home. Read more below on what they’re all about –

Self-care is important for our mental and physical health. Without taking the time to care for ourselves we leave ourselves susceptible to burnout, mental, physical, and emotional distress. Self-care is a great way to restore our connection to ourselves and take a moment to breath.

One of the best tool-kits to facilitate self-care is a self-care jar. The jar can act as a prompt and reminder of all the ways you can look after yourself and indulge in some me-time. By writing out different self-care activities and placing them in the jar, you can easily pick one out to inspire your next self-care activity any day of the week, without the added pressure of trying to think of ideas on the spot!

Why not make one for yourself by following the steps in the video click here to view

Reading Well at Kenmare Library
In initiative between Kenmare Library and Kenmare Family Resource Centre, a book recommendation rotation has been introduced and will run over the next few months. Each month introduces six new books for you to explore.
There will be a dedicated stand for the six different books in Kenmare Library which have been carefully curated by Kenmare’s local Health and Wellbeing link worker. The books selected are all centred around self-help & wellbeing.
Evidence shows us that using books to improve our mental health works. Reading has the power to offer comfort, solace, escapism, and advice when we need it most. It can also give useful advice, solve a problem, or provide escapism from life’s challenges.

So why don’t you borrow a book from your local Kenmare Library today?

Better Balance Better Bones exercise programme
Good news the Better Balance Better Bones exercise programme is starting on Thursday April 28th at 2pm in Kenmare GAA Sports Hall.
This programme is aimed to improve one’s strength and balance. The Better Balance Better Bones programme includes an aerobic warm-up and a series of exercises to challenge and improve one’s balance, joint and muscle range of movement, flexibility, bone strength and muscle power.
Exercises include mini lunges, mini squats and heel raises. These exercises have been researched and proven to improve the participant’s ability to stay strong and steady on their feet. Better Balance Better Bones is suitable for adults who walk independently. Unfortunately, it is unsuitable for people who have fallen in the past 12 months or who use a walking stick or frame.
The programme is suitable for both men and women. The programme is facilitated by Baile Mhuire Tralee, Munster Technological University and the HSE.Booking is essential as limited places are available. The programme cost €40 payable on week 1 of the course. The class will run for one hour per week.

Happy to chat benches in Kenmare
Happy To Chat - Kenmare FRC
Talking to others and sharing your thoughts is a great way improve your wellbeing, as does being outdoors in nature.
So why not find one of our ‘Happy to Chat’ benches in Kenmare and take a moment to catch up with old friends or new friends?

Introduction to Kids Yoga at Kenmare Family Resource Centre

Introduction to Kids Yoga Kenmare FRC

Storytelling Group at Kenmare Family Resource Centre

Other current projects include…

Low cost counselling
Offered weekly at Kenmare FRC, every Thursday by appointment only. Please call Kenmare FRC on 064-6642790 to book an appointment.
Other limited number of appointments available throughout the week in partnership with local counsellors. Contact Kenmare FRC directly on 064 6642790 to discuss options.

Art Therapy
Delivered at Kenmare FRC every Thurs in partnership with a local therapist, Karena Constable. Please contact the centre directly on 064 6642790 to book an appointment. Art Therapy is available to children over the age of 6 years and teens.

Child and Adolescent counselling
Offered weekly at Kenmare FRC in partnership with Shannon Wilson. Child and adolescent counselling aims to help children cope better with their emotions, understand problems, develop necessary coping skills and make positive choices.

Low Cost Wellbeing Treatments
On offer every Fri morning at Kenmare FRC. Cost is €15 / half hr or €30 for one hour. Booking essential.

Other current projects include:

Tuesday
Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
10.30am – 12noon

Thursday
Conversational English Morning
9.15am – 10.00am
Coffee Morning for community
10.00am-11.00am

Kenmare Family Resource Centre
Railway Road
Kenmare
Co. Kerry

V93 K580

Paula Mc Elligott

(087) 4475447

paula@kenmarefrc.ie

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