If you are attending the Stress Control course we recommneded accessing the free pre-course and course materials click here.
Stress Control – What is it?
Stress is a widespread issue in Britain, affecting four in ten people and leading to common GP visits for symptoms like upset stomachs, headaches, poor sleep as well as mental health difficulties. Many feel overwhelmed, as stress can impact anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. However, stress is a normal part of life, and the notion of simply 'pulling yourself together' is not a solution.
The Stress Control course, offered by the Primary Mental Health Support Service for Cardiff and the Vale, is a free 6-week program designed to provide effective stress management tools. Each 2-hour weekly session will teach new techniques, building a comprehensive toolkit by the course's end. This course aims to empower individuals to better manage their stress, recognising that while the causes of stress are complex, control and coping are achievable
The course is open access*. No need to register. Miss a session? That’s ok, you can catch up by attending another stress control course or just the specific session you missed.
The course runs weekly for 6 weeks. Each session is 2 hours which includes a short break.
Session 1: What is Stress?
Session 2: Controlling your body
Session 3: Controlling your thoughts
Session 4: Controlling your actions
Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep
Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
*Although Stress Control is an open access course it is for adults only (18+). You are more than welcome to bring someone with you.
To access the free pre-course and course materials click here. We recommend having a read of the 'preparing for the course materials' before attending.
Upcoming Courses
2025
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Tuesday 28/10/2025 13:00-15:00
2026
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Tuesday 06/01/2026 13:00-15:00.
Chapter Arts (media point room) - 6 weeks from Tuesday 17/02/2026 13:00-15:00.
Location
Chapter Arts, Market Rd, Cardiff CF5 1QE
Accessible by Cardiff Bus, 13, 17 and 18.
Time
13:00-15:00
Dates
28/10/2025 - Session 1: What is Stress?
04/11/2025 - Session 2: Controlling your body
11/11/2025 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts
18/11/2025 - Session 4: Controlling your actions
25/11/2025 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep
02/12/2025 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
06/01/2026 - Session 1: What is Stress?
13/01/2026 - Session 2: Controlling your body
20/01/2026 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts
27/01/2026 - Session 4: Controlling your actions
03/02/2026 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep
10/02/2026 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
17/02/2026 - Session 1: What is Stress?
24/02//2026 - Session 2: Controlling your body
03/03/2026 - Session 3: Controlling your thoughts
10/03/2026 - Session 4: Controlling your actions
17/03/2026 - Session 5: Controlling panicky feelings and getting a good night’s sleep
24/03/2026 - Session 6: Boosting your wellbeing, tying it all together and controlling your future
Accessibility
Fully accessible venue with facilities. Venue on first floor with lift access. Parking – Chapter has car park. Limited street parking.
Our valued third sector partners also run a range of courses and services.
For courses in the Vale of Glamorgan - click here.
For course in Cardiff - click here
