The Living Well - South Dublin Libraries

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Living a Healthy Life in Mind, Body & Spirit

2015/2016

Welcome to The Living Well, South Dublin Libraries’ series of free lectures taking place from September 2015 to April 2016 promoting health and wellbeing for positive living. South Dublin Libraries have a continuous focus on health and wellbeing for everyone throughout the year. Apart from our regular talks and displays on all health issues, we also have online resources available via our website www.southdublinlibraries.ie and offer services such as TTRS (Touch, Type, Read, Spell) which is especially useful for those with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. We have also produced for you Audio Tours of South Dublin County at http://heritagewalks.sdcc.ie/tours - so you can enjoy a healthy walk and learn at the same time! And of course we have books… There was a phrase above the entrance to the royal chamber where books were stored by King Ramses II of Egypt. This chamber was considered to be the oldest known library motto in the world, it read: “House of Healing for the Soul.” This will come as no surprise to regular readers that books were thought as healing even in Ancient Egypt. As Joseph Addison said ‘Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body’. Reading increases our empathy, compassion and understanding. It reduces our blood pressure, calms us down, helps us get a good night’s sleep and it gives us information to help us live more fulfilled lives. You can borrow up to 12 items on your library card, stocking you up for a healthy life. Also check out Shelf Help, our new special collection of over 60 books covering topics such as low mood and depression, worry, stress and anxiety, general mental health and wellbeing, addiction, parenting, relationships and social issues. The project was initiated by Kildare County Libraries & Wicklow County Libraries and we are delighted to have partnered with them. This capsule book collection was selected in conjunction with experienced professionals from the Health Service Executive, South West Regional Drugs Task Force and Mental Health Ireland. We wanted to make this list the best possible resource for anybody needing help, as we all do at various times in our lives. The collection of books is held in each public library in the county. A wallet sized fold up leaflet with a selection of the titles, links to helpful sites, and other useful information is also available through libraries, community centres, GP practices, hospitals, health centres and chemists. We hope that you enjoy the talks, the books and all services that your library has to offer.

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September 2015 Healthy Food Made Easy 6 week course

Each session involves a short talk, on healthy eating, with tips and advice, followed by a practical cookery demonstration, with tasting afterwards! All are welcome, but booking is necessary. It is preferable that people commit to attending for 6 weeks, but not essential. Starting Wednesday 9th Sept at 11am for 6 weeks County Library, Tallaght Wednesdays at 11am Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

Healthy Eating for Toddlers Made Easy Would you like your child to have a healthier diet? Liz Griffin, Food & Health Co-ordinator with HSE will share her expertise and tips on how you can improve your child’s diet in fun and economic ways. Clondalkin Library Thursday 25th September 2015 10.30 – 12.30am Booking via Clondalkin Library: 01-459 3315 [email protected]

October 2015

Power up – Transitioning to secondary school What if you knew that you could start in secondary school knowing that whatever challenges you meet YOU would be able to deal with them? Come to the Power Ups talks for 5th/6th class parents and children on what children can do for themselves to prepare for secondary school. Talks covers tips and techniques on how you can develop your own selfesteem, deal with worry, bullying, the social media dos and don’ts. How to calm your mind when it feels like it will explode! You have to power within you to have a wonderful experience in secondary school, so give yourself the Power Ups you need to make it amazing. Transitioning to secondary school can be daunting. Marie Nugent Smith will talk to parents and children. Marie will host a joint information session and then a follow up workshop. Lucan Library Monday 12th October (information session) and Monday 2nd November (workshop) 6.30pm-8pm Booking via Lucan Library: 01-6216422 [email protected]

Mindful Living with Bernadette McPhillips Participants will be given simple, practical and very effective tools to assist them in building and enhancing inner calmness. County Library, Tallaght Monday 12th October @ 11am Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

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November 2015 Dr. Tony Bates Minding your Mental Health for Teenagers

Dr. Tony Bates is a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience and is the Founding Director of Headstrong, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Headstrong was established in 2007 to change how Ireland thinks about and supports young people and their mental health. County Library, Tallaght Monday 9th November @ 11am (suitable for Secondary Schools) Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

The ABCs of Mindful Eating and Weight Loss This workshop with Barbara Power will explore pausing before eating, slowing down, distinguishing between stomach hunger and mind hunger, and strategies to manage stress, which is such a common reason for extra eating. Lucan Library Monday 9th November @ 6.30pm Booking via Lucan Library: 01-6216422 [email protected]

Art Workshop with Annette Woolley Creative expression through the format of art is helpful to healthy human development and our mental health. For this practical art session, no artistic experience is necessary and materials will be provided. County Library, Tallaght November 16th & 18th @ 10am Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

In conversation with Michael Murphy Michael Murphy is a psychoanalyst with a busy practice in Sandyford, Dublin. He is also an award winning senior television producer / director and newscaster with RTE. He has lectured in psychoanalysis at St.Vincent’s University Hospital and University College, Dublin. Michael will be interviewed and read from his work, with questions from the audience. Ballyroan Library Wednesday 18th November @ 7pm Booking Essential at 01-4941900 [email protected]

Love, Light and Laughter A workshop facilitated by Eileen Casey promises a relaxed informal atmosphere celebrating the bringing of light into our lives during these dark November days. County Library, Tallaght Friday 20th November @ 11am Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

Diabetes Ireland Risk Assessment Clinic In the absence of a register of people who have diabetes no-one can be entirely sure how many people in Ireland live with diabetes. The total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840. A Diabetes Ireland nurse will be here to meet with you, carry out an assessment of your risk of developing diabetes and advise you of any steps you may need to take. For more information on Diabetes, see [email protected] Clondalkin Library Wednesday 25th November 11.00pm – 3.00pm Booking via Clondalkin Library: 01-4593315; [email protected]

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December 2015

In conversation with Dr. Deirdre Cowan, author of The magnificent Toby Plum Toby Plum wishes he could be just like everybody else but everything changes when a funny little creature appears at his window. When Toby goes on his magical adventure he learns that the world around us is full of magnificent differences. He learns to appreciate the things that make him unique and special and stops comparing himself to other people. After all, life would be pretty boring if we were all the same! Dr. Deirdre Cowan will read from her book and talk about positive body image. Ballyroan Library Tuesday 8th December @ 11am Booking via Ballyroan Library: 01-4941900 [email protected] (school visit)

January 2016

Talk by Chef and Food Blogger Adrian Martin (As seen on the 7 O’Clock show) TV Chef, Food Blogger, YouTuber, Craft Butcher Ambassador, Qualified Chef, Cavan Man, Guinness World Record Holder will talk to secondary school students about healthy eating and will give a practical cookery demonstration. Ballyroan Library Tuesday 12th January @ 11am Booking via Ballyroan Library: 01-4941900 [email protected] Class Booking suitable for Secondary School Students

Caring for the Carers with Bernadette McPhillips This workshop is for all who care for others and themselves. The session will explore how to be able to give fully while having enough energy left for our own relationships and lives. County Library, Tallaght Wednesday 20th January @ 11am Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

Recovery: A talk on Mental Health by Dr. Jim Lucey Dr. Jim Lucey, author of In My Room and a regular contributor on Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTE Radio will speak of his experience of working with people towards recovery and what we can all do to stay well. Clondalkin Library Wednesday 20th January @ 6.30pm Booking via Clondalkin Library: 01-4593315; [email protected]

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Power up – Secondary school and you Aimed at first year students in secondary school and their parents. The talk and workshop will look at the challenges and common worries that secondary school can bring. Come to the Power Ups talks for 1st year parents and children on what children can do for themselves in secondary school. Talks covers tips and techniques on how you can develop your own selfesteem, deal with worry, bullying, the social media dos and don’ts. How to calm your mind when it feels like it will explode! You have to power within you to have a wonderful experience in secondary school, so give yourself the Power Ups you need to make it amazing! Marie Nugent Smith will talk to parents and their children on what to expect and how best to navigate the changes that Secondary School brings. Marie will host a joint information session and then a follow up workshop. Lucan Library Monday 18th January (information session) and Monday 25th January (workshop) @ 6.30pm-8pm Booking via Lucan Library: 01-6216422 [email protected]

The Natural Facial This informative talk will highlight the many benefits of using purely natural products and show you how to make your own natural skincare products. Barbara McAteer will do a demonstration on a natural facial treatment, including how to cleanse, tone, apply a face mask and do a facial massage. One not to be missed! Palmerstown Library at Stewart’s Hospital Thursday 21st January @ 6pm Booking via Palmerstown Library: 01-6518129

February 2016

Yuck! I’m not eating that! Fussy Eaters and how to manage them Talk (1st of 2) for parents by Paula Mee, qualified dietician and a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute. Paula regularly appears in the media and writes for the Irish Times Health Supplement. St. Aengus Community Centre, Castletymon, Tallaght Tuesday 2nd February 2016 at 7.30pm The 1st of 2 talks for the parents of 5th class children from a local school.

The Healing Power of Clay Potter Elena Buttner will lead a workshop on using clay and creativity as a tool to aid our health and well-being. The workshop will be practical and enable participants to work with clay, discuss its healing possibilities and also make a piece of pottery. Elena is a long established potter and ceramicist. Lucan Library Monday 15th February @ 6pm-8pm Booking via Lucan Library: 01-6216422 [email protected]

Dr Harry Barry Flagging Depression Dr Barry has 36 years’ experience as a GP based in Drogheda, Co. Louth. With a keen interest in the area of mental health and suicide prevention, Dr Barry is also the author of four books, addressing various aspects of mental health including depression and toxic stress. Dr Barry also regularly contributes to media coverage of these topics. (Event to be confirmed) County Library, Tallaght Wednesday 17th February @ 7pm Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

Healing Power of the Chakras This five week course with Eileen Casey will explore healing the energy centres of the seven Chakras of the body through colour and meditation. County Library, Tallaght Wednesday 24th February @ 11am Booking via County Library, Tallaght: 01-4620073 [email protected]

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March 2016

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly! Fat, Salt & Sugar 2nd of 2 Talks for parents by Paula Mee, dietician. St. Aengus Community Centre. Tuesday 1st March 2016 at 7.30pm

Eating for a Healthy Heart Joan Moloney-nutritionist advises you on how what you eat contributes to a healthy heart. Emma has a passion to help people avoid ill-health by simply eating better and exercising. This is an achievable goal. Life is for living, especially if you have the energy, physique and positive attitude to enjoy it. If you are happy in and with yourself, you spread this to the people around you at home and at work. Ballyroan Library Monday 7th March at 7.30pm Booking via Ballyroan Library: 01-4941900 [email protected]

What you can do to look after your Health and Wellbeing? Caroline Peppard, HSE Health and well-being unit, will discuss what you can do to look after health and well-being of you and your family. Caroline will give simple and doable tips, helping us to live healthier lives. Lucan Library Monday 28th March @ 7pm Booking via Lucan Library: 01-6216422 [email protected]

April 2016 Reading is good for you?

Recent studies suggest that reading as an activity is good for our general well-being and sense of self. Is this true? Can reading help us deal with day to day issues and improve our well-being? Lucan Library Monday 25th April @ 7pm Booking via Lucan Library: 016216422 [email protected]

“Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit - the realisation that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.” Greg Anderson

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