Riding for
Positive Mental Health
Program
The Riding for Positive Mental Health program is a transformative 12-week initiative aimed at the Greater Parramatta community, combining physical activity through cycling with mental health education and support. Delivered by Addventageous and supported by Be Unstoppable Foundation, this program focuses on building resilience emotional control, and enhancing overall well-being.
12 WEEK
‘POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH’
PROGRAM
Key Inclusions
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Holistic Support: Combining cycling and mental health education to promote resilience and emotional control.
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Skill Development: Participants learn life-long tools to manage stress, anxiety, and depression while improving their bike riding and mental health management skills.
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Workshops: Weekly learning workshops that offer practical mental health strategies, relaxation techniques, and personal growth tools.
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Counselling and Coaching: Professional support from certified counsellors and coaches trained by Be Unstoppable.
Program Overview
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Duration: 12 weeks
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Frequency: Weekly 3-hour workshops, including cycling and mental health education
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Target Group: Adults within the Greater Parramatta community
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Structure: The program integrates cycling with structured mental health support, blending evidence-based strategies and positive psychology tools.
Program Goals
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Develop strategies to prevent adverse mental health.
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Learn to manage stress before it leads to adverse outcomes.
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Apply relaxation techniques and mindfulness to improve emotional well-being.
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Understand and cultivate positive mental health practices.
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Strengthen personal resilience, confidence, and communication skills.
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Enhance mindset, decision-making, and ability to handle challenges.
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Learn goal-setting, peak performance principles, and tools for personal development.
Benefits
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Physical: Increased fitness, enhanced energy levels, and improved bike-riding skills.
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Mental: Stronger emotional control, reduced stress, better decision-making, and improved relationships.
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Community: Fostered social connections and a supportive network.
This program empowers participants to take charge of their mental health and well-being, offering a combination of physical activity and mental health education for lasting positive change.