How can Wishing Well Workshops increase "quality of life"?

People can benefit from participating in the variety of social groups for many reasons. Some need to respond to unexpected changes in thier lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. Workshops can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping mechanisms for a variety of life challenges.

These may include:
Low self esteem
Lack of confidence
Body image issues
Unresolved childhood issues
Bereavement
Relationship concerns
Family issues
Living with special needs
Stress management 

These Wishing Well Workshops are for people who are eager and willing to work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives. Workshops present opportunities to enhance daily living.

What can I expect during a Wishing Well Workshop session?

Making Real Connections Studio is full of life and laughter and this generates a feeling of optimisim for the future.

Look for creative and therapeutic fun with these items:
Lots of Loofahs
Magic Magnets
Hoola Hoops
Fabulous Fabrics
Colorful Bandanas
Rocks and Gemstones
Parachute Fun

Each individual feels important by having opportunies to contribute to the sessions. Self-confidence develops with novel activities that stimulate awareness of selfand others. Between sessions it is beneficial to think about and practice lessons for Wishing Well Workshops to "work" in real life situations.

Children and adults find it helpful just to know that they are not alone and that others understand. New ideas can be generated to provide a new view on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. Many people find that Wishing Well Workshops help with  managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, and the challenges of daily life. The benefits you obtain depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn.

Some goals include:

• Attaining a better understanding of personal goals
• Developing skills to improve relationships
• Finding resolutions to the concerns that led you to the program
• Finding new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
• Managing an array of emotions with appropriate self expression
• Improving communications skills - being a listener and listening
• Developing new healthy behaviors by replacing old ones
• Discovering new ways to solve problems
• Improving self-esteem and nurturing self-confidence 

Are Wishing Well Workshops confidential?

• Due to the social nature of the workshops, lawful confidentiality is not required. As a community outreach program, Making Real Connections is about connections, however, privacy will be honored and preserved within normal limits.