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"Much needed course"

About: Adult Services / Condition Management Programme

(as the patient),

I was feeling very overwhelmed, in my workplace as well as my home life.

I became very anxious, tearful, sometimes angry and quite low.

I spoke to my doctor, who then referred me to CMP (condition management programme). I had a phone call with 1 of the therapists, answered a few questions about how I was feeling etc.  I was then booked onto the programme which involved an 8 -12 week course, with one of CMPs therapists, as well as seeing a physiotherapist.

I feel I was given the tools to help me to deal with stress, both physically and mentally. To know the triggers and how to overcome certain situations and deal with things in a more calmer way through breathing exercises, as well as physical exercises.

My sessions with the Physio helped with the physical pain I carried when stressed.  I learnt through gentle exercises, how to strengthen muscles that caused me pain and affected my movement.  I try to implement techniques learned from both therapists.  I felt stronger, both emotionally and physically, when I completed the course.

I am very thankful, that I had the opportunity to avail myself of this much needed course.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who needs it.

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Response from Liz Doherty, OT/ Condition Management Programme Co-ordinator, WHSCT 10 months ago
Liz Doherty
OT/ Condition Management Programme Co-ordinator,
WHSCT
Submitted on 14/07/2023 at 12:36
Published on Care Opinion at 12:36


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Dear herculesnj46,

Thank you for feedback outlining how the Condition Management Programme helped you learn how to better manage your stress both physically and mentally. By adopting the tools and strategies acquired from the two therapists you saw, you have illustrated how effective you found the co-working approach, dealing with physical and mental health issues together. I hope that you can continue to recognise the triggers and cope better using the strategies in your everyday home and working life in the future.

I will pass on your valued feedback to the CMP Physiotherapist and Team and as the acting Coordinator for the service I am delighted to know that you would highly recommend the Condition Management Programme to help anyone who finds themselves in a similar position and may benefit from intervention from the multidisciplinary team, to help with physical and mental health issues that are impacting their ability to work / sustain work.

Many thanks

Liz

Liz Doherty

Occupational Therapist/ CMP coordinator (Acting)

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