Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing part 1 ‘Managing Change’

Free online webinars giving Duchenne families positive and practical ways to cope with mental health and emotional well-being during isolation and beyond.

As this topic is so vast, we couldn’t fit everything into one session, so we’re running two sessions! You can sign up for both in the registration form below.

Part 1 ‘Managing Change’

Tuesday 5 May

Coping with change

– in isolation

– short term

– long term

Dealing with the overwhelm

– in isolation

– in our everyday lives with Duchenne

Part 2 ‘Building resilience’

Tuesday 19 May

– How to strike a balance between work, kids, caring, everything

– Being kind to yourself

– Reaching for the carbs & gin

– Fake news and social media pressure

– Coping with grief in isolation

– Preparing for coming out of isolation

What to expect

We are delighted to welcome Diane Stevens to both sessions. Diane is an experienced Counsellor & Psychotherapist, with offices in Harley Street and Cambridgeshire.  Diane has a vast track record of helping people with a wide range of issues, from depression to parenting, stress to bereavement.

Over the 6 sessions I had with Diane, she has helped me beyond my expectations. Initially, I went with my eldest son and she helped us deal with some pretty major behavioural issues together, pretty much transforming our lives. I then took my middle child who lives with Duchenne and she was able to gently draw out his worries and concerns. I have also seen Diane alone, helping me tackle some difficult emotional challenges. I am excited to bring Diane’s wealth of knowledge to our wonderful community, to share her wisdom with those who will benefit so greatly from a session like this. – Lynnette, Duchenne Mum

Diane will be sharing her expertise with us all, alongside Lynnette and Sam (Duchenne Mums) will be hosting the session.

A safe space

We want you to be comfortable, and we’re aware that discussing mental health can be difficult for many. This is why we believe this session is so incredibly important, so that we can help you tackle these subjects.

We aim to make this session as relaxed and informal as possible. Lynnette and Sam will use their experience in working with Duchenne families to create an open forum where we can discuss the topics. There will also be opportunities throughout the session for you to ask questions (anonymously if you wish) in the chat box via Zoom. Likewise, if you just prefer to sit back, relax and listen, that is also completely fine.

Register for both sessions

Please register your details below to receive the login details via Zoom for 5th and 19th May.

The Zoom login will be the same for both sessions.

We look forward to seeing you online!