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Healthy Living
Positive East host a range of training and support courses during the year, on health and general wellbeing aspects, as well as for those seeking to return to work. Courses are held throughout the year. Summary details are shown below, for further information regarding course contents, plus course timetables, please contact the individual named, or telephone us on 020 7791 2855.

Personal Synthesis
is a type of personal education that integrates cognitive, emotional, behavioural and social aspects of personal development. It focuses on cultivating personal competence's such as handling emotions, gaining confidence, making decisions, dealing with anxiety and stress, communicating effectively, forming constructive relationships, etc. The programme has been run with more then 25 groups in East London.

Next session: The next PSP course starts on Wednesday 25th November, and runs for 8 weeks. For details about the course and to apply, click here.


Recently Diagnosed Course
We run a number of courses every year for people recently diagnosed with HIV. Lasting 8 weeks, the course covers issues such as medication, health issues, disclosure of HIV status, working and benefits.

If you would like to find out more about the course and what its aims are, click here or further information contact Jim Jewers on 020 7791 2855.


Positive Eating
Food chain have developed a cooking and nutrition class for HIV positive people called 'Positive Eating''
The classes are available to anyone wishing to improve their cooking skills and nutrients knowledge. For additional information click here.

Apply Yourself course
Apply Yourself

Thinking about about starting a new job or returning to work, but need some help and advice? Positive East's very successful Apply Yourself course has been specifically created and designed to give you the opportunity to getting used to interviewing situations before you face the real thing.The course provides opportunities to have test interviews (with feedback from professionals), as well as advice and answers about CV and job hunting.

For further details of the course, including registering for a place, email Sue Murphy or Rebecca Byekwaso or telephone us on 020 7791 2855


Living Well LogoPositive Self Management Program (PSMP)
This is a 7 week course of 2.5 hour sessions, covering topics such as, relaxation, anger, fear and frustration, communication skills, depression, pain management and healthy eating.

For further information including how to book a place click here.


Information resource area
The Stepney Centre has a resource area providing a wide range of health related information. Volunteers will be available to support you to access the information that you want.

Gym
This is provided at our Stepney Centre. All service users wishing to use the gym must book an appointment for an induction. If you have any health concerns related to exercise you will need to consult with your doctor before using the gym.

Complementary Therapies
A range of complementary therapies are provided by a team of qualified volunteers at some of our centres. These include massage, reflexology, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and aromatherapy massage. Access is based on an assessment related to health need.

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