The Worry Workshop
The Worry Workshop was the result of five years of intensive research during my doctoral programme. The Worry Workshop began with three research studies...
(All research conducted with ethical approval at Sheffield Hallam University)
Study One
Investigation into Mental Health
Using self-report surveys, I investigated mental health (specifically anxiety, depression, and worry) in diverse groups of young adults. I found that there were many stressors causing people to worry, from social anxiety, to work stressors, to interpersonal relationships, to financial worries. I found that those who were high in hope, openness, optimism, gratitude, and emotional stability were less likely to be worriers.
Study Two
The pilot test of The Worry Workshop.
I developed the original Worry Workshop, which was designed as four short sessions, and tested it against a control group receiving no treatment. The participants of The Worry Workshop scored higher on hope, gratitude, self-reflection and life satisfaction, and had reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, brooding, and worry.
Study Three
Refining The Worry Workshop
The Worry Workshop then went through a process of refinement. I conducted interviews with the participants to find out what worked, what didn't work, what improvements needed to be made, and what they wanted to see in the future. After that, the Worry Workshop was altered and tested again, and again - and again!
Three Years Later...
The Worry Workshop is an interactive, inclusive workshop designed to be delivered to up to 30 people at once, either in-person or online.
I tailor it to the audience - if you're concerned about work, we focus on work stressors, if you're concerned about finances, we focus on financial stressors, if you're concerned about social anxiety, we focus on social stressors. Whatever your worry, we can fit the workshop to your needs.
I offer accessible options such as frequent breaks for those with ADHD or issues with processing information, large font and/or Easy Read for those with reading difficulties, and meeting me before the workshop for a quick chat to alleviate any nerves about a new face.
Since my doctoral work I have run the session for charities, universities, and workplaces, as well as for individuals just wanting to learn more about their mental health and worry.
If you have any questions about The Worry Workshop, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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