• The FORCE Cancer Support and Information Centre is OPEN, 9:30am to 4:30pm weekdays, no appointment needed.

Relaxation and Anxiety Management

FORCE provides free classes in relaxation and anxiety management techniques to help you cope with cancer.

The rolling four-week programme is open to cancer patients and carers. You can opt in at any stage of the programme and repeat the course once if you need to.

One-hour sessions are held at our Support and Information Centre in Exeter on a Wednesday from 12 noon.

For more details on our relaxation and anxiety management courses, contact our Information Team on 01392 406151.

They will register your interest and one of our Relaxation and Anxiety Management specialists will call you to conduct a brief assessment and book you on to a course if appropriate.

 

Relaxation and Anxiety Management
Listening for relaxation

Listening for relaxation

We have a range of relaxation CDs available for you to use at home. Copies are available from our Exeter Centre or you can listen online.

Self-help videos

Self-help videos

We have produced a series of short films aimed at helping people deal with some of the common side effects of diagnosis and treatment.

Relaxation

Learning how to relax can be a valuable aid to coping with a cancer diagnosis. Classes and courses in relaxation and anxiety management techniques are held at our Exeter Support and Information Centre. Call our Information Team on 01392 4061515 to register your interest. These sessions are popular so don’t hesitate to call. We keep a waiting list of interested people for the next group.

Relaxation can:

  • Relieve tiredness and stress
  • Help manage anxiety
  • Enhance coping ability
  • Contribute to a sense of wellbeing and peace

Who is it for?

Anyone affected by cancer who would like to:

  • Learn relaxation techniques
  • Meet other patients and carers
  • Have time out for yourself

Do I need special clothes or equipment?

No but it is a good idea to wear loose, comfortable clothes.

Open Relaxation and Anxiety Management Sessions

We offer a rolling Relaxation and Anxiety Management programme.
Relaxation is a skill that anyone can learn. This course provides a supportive environment to:

  • Learn relaxation
  • Practise simple skills
  • Explore anxiety management skills and resources
  • Encourage bringing your learning to everyday life

Call our Information Team on 01392 406151 to register your interest. These sessions are popular so don’t hesitate to call. We keep a waiting list of interested people for the next group.

Listening for relaxation

Relaxation CDs are available from our Support and Information Centre.

Each disc features:

  • Lead in music
  • Guided relaxation
  • Music to help you stay relaxed
  • A brief visualisation
  • Guidance for ending your relaxation

You can also listen to our Introduction to Relaxation and Anxiety Management here.

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