RIDING FOR
'POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH' PROGRAM
Combining Physical Activity and Mental Health
12 WEEK PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY OF GREATER PARRAMATTA
RIDING FOR POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
‘Riding for Positive Mental Health’ is a 12-week program that combines the physical activity of bike riding, led by Addventageous, with a structured education program, provided by the BE UNSTOPPABLE FOUNDATION, a registered charity that delivers mental health support and programs for adults and kids, using evidence-based mental health management strategies and positive psychology tools.
The program offers community participants a holistic approach to proactive self-care, arming them with skills to apply life-long that nurture resilience, emotional control, better management of ‘adverse mental health’ including stress, anxiety, and depression, enhanced well-being and counselling/coaching support, along with education and practice on bike/riding skills, with strengthened community connection, through weekly learning workshops and riding in groups. The combination of physical activity and mental health education is key to the development of ‘positive mental health’ and well-being.
12 WEEK ‘POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH’ PROGRAM
Weekly Facilitated 2-Hour Workshop
Engaging Learning
Safe Environment
Open Discussions
Fully Supported by Certified Counsellors and Professional coaches trained by
BE UNSTOPPABLE.
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Learn and develop strategies to prevent 'Adverse Mental Health'.
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Learn to manage stress before it develops into 'adverse mental health'.
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Learn and apply relaxation techniques.
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Learn to recognise and work with what is 'in your control'.
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Understand and cultivate 'Positive Mental Health'.
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Understand how your human needs drive your decisions and actions.
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Strengthen your mindset and learn to control how and what you think.
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Strengthen your ability to control your emotions and make better decisions.
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Strengthen your own sense of worth and confidence.
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Strengthen your level of resilience and ability to overcome challenges.
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Strengthen your level of proactivity and ability to manage your priorities.
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Strengthen your level of connection in personal, social and professional relationships.
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Strengthen your communication skills.
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Identify your life purpose and mission and let that mission drive you forward.
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Take on the challenge of self-development and personal growth.
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Learn the principles of peak performance thinking.
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Learn how to effectively set goals.
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Work with practical tools to improve your skills and ability to achieve goals.