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!

Eight Years Later...

The Worry Workshop is an interactive, inclusive workshop with multiple options available.

I tailor it to the audience - whatever your worry, we can fit the workshop to your needs.

I offer accessible options such as frequent breaks for those with ADHD, large font and/or Easy Read, and meeting me before the workshop for a quick chat to alleviate any nerves.

I run the session for charities, organisations, and local authorities, 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.