Adults | Lifelink

Introduction to Lifelink Adult

Everyone needs somewhere to relax and take a break from everyday life. From time to time most of us face difficult life circumstances which create stress, and we all know the effect that can have on our health and wellbeing.

At Lifelink we off er a range of programmes and treatments to deal with stress, cope better with life’s challenges and provide the space to help you unwind.

One-to-one Stress relief & Management programmes

Depending on what will best meet your needs your one-to-one treatment programme can include one or more of the following:

Massage

Through massage we learn where tension is held in the body and work towards releasing it. It is a very rewarding and nourishing treatment, gently releasing tension from the muscles and improving overall wellbeing.

Aromatherapy oils may also be used as part of the massage process. If you’re a little nervous about a full body massage we also offer hand, foot and face massage.

Reiki

We all get out of balance from time to time - Reiki is a form of healing which helps balance our body’s physical, mental and emotional energy. Therapists use touch to channel and rebalance energy that has become blocked, allowing our brains and body to function freely.

Relaxation

Personal time is important. Focused relaxation teaches people how to relax and remain relaxed in stressful situations.

Acupuncture

Treatments vary from relaxing tension in the muscles to directly stimulating internal organs and balancing energy fl ow. Generally used alongside other therapies, acupuncture works particularly well for people who have stress related physical problems or illnesses.

Counselling

The counselling process is unique to each individual in their personal circumstances. We can help you to understand and manage your feelings, thoughts and reactions and improve your problem solving and coping skills.

Everyone is Unique

Our programmes fall into 4 main categories which are then tailored to meet individual needs.

You can attend for only one or progress through all 4 programmes. During your fi rst one-to-one consultation we will discuss your personal situation and agree upon a treatment programme tailored to meet your needs, which may include oneto- one work and/or group work.

Stress Management

This programme will help you to tackle any underlying causes of stress and improve your stress management skills and personal wellbeing. It will assist you to overcome obstacles, solve problems and make positive changes in your life.

Stress Relief

For those who are feeling generally stressed and harassed by everyday living. This treatment programme will include one or more therapies to help you to: discover where and how stress builds up, take time to learn how to relax and begin to relieve the symptoms of stress.

Crisis/Suicide Prevention

For more information download our specific crisis service leaflet.

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Life Skills / Personal Development

At Lifelink, we see you as a whole person, not just a client. Our group work and training courses are designed to support you in your personal development, introducing you to a range of possible activities which include; stress relief/ management, helping you to build confi dence, regain control of your life and move on to new opportunities, including: increasing your social networks, volunteering, education and employment.

Life Skills and Personal Development

Lifelink can off er a range of life skills and personal development group work and training programmes. We recognise that people already have many skills, abilities and qualities which they may not be aware of or use to their full potential.

The courses assist participants to utilise these, learn new skills, build emotional resilience, reduce isolation and engage in meaningful activity. Where applicable we can also off er increased opportunities to undertake on-site learning and volunteering.

Access to one to one support can also be off ered as part of some groupwork/training programmes to support participants interested in taking steps on the route to employability, education or feeling better equipped to do their current job. In addition the life skills and group work programmes are often developed based on the needs of individual participants, who may have complex or additional support needs e.g. people with addictions, mobility issues or where English isn’t their first language.

Each local service is independently funded to deliver specific areas of work and therefore not all of the group work/courses are available at every venue. Please contact specific venues to check availability or for more information.

In South West Glasgow we offer: