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Minimize Risk, Maximize Life

Reducing the Risk of Problems Related to Alcohol Consumption

2023-09-13 17:30:00 2023-09-13 19:30:00 America/New_York Minimize Risk, Maximize Life Minimize Risk, Maximize Life is a low-risk drinking course for adults who would like to learn about reducing the risk of problems related to alcohol consumption, for themselves or their loved ones. Delaware Main Library - Delaware Community Room

Wednesday, September 13
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-13 17:30:00 2023-09-13 19:30:00 America/New_York Minimize Risk, Maximize Life Minimize Risk, Maximize Life is a low-risk drinking course for adults who would like to learn about reducing the risk of problems related to alcohol consumption, for themselves or their loved ones. Delaware Main Library - Delaware Community Room

Delaware Main Library

Delaware Community Room

Minimize Risk, Maximize Life is a low-risk drinking course for adults who would like to learn about reducing the risk of problems related to alcohol consumption, for themselves or their loved ones.

The goal of this course is to awaken an inner reflection that recognizes that behavior change, when necessary is possible and how making that change enhances wellness and the quality of life. Registration is recommended.

This two-hour course approaches Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change Theory present in a group setting. Both use the concept of self-efficacy - the situation-specific confidence that people possess while making changes when desired and/or necessary. Both theories recognize that change is a process, not a one-time event, and an individual's readiness for change impacts their actions.

This course seeks to help participants think differently about their alcohol use behavior and ultimately consider what might be gained through adopting or maintaining low-risk drinking choices.

This program is a partnership with the Delaware Public Health District to address the Health District's latest Community Health Assessment from 2022. Data showed that 33% of Delaware County adults were considered binge drinkers.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Wellness | Life Skills | Community Event |

Delaware Main Library

askdelaware@delawarelibrary.org
Phone: 740-362-3861
Branch manager
Pamela Taylor

Hours
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Year's Eve)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 Closed

About the branch

The 35,000 square foot Delaware Main Library is the oldest branch of our library system, which serves the public as well as houses a majority of our administrative offices. Located around the corner from downtown Delaware, it serves as our central branch for those on foot as well as those in a rush. 


The Main Library also hosts the Delaware County Genealogical Society. Genealogical Society volunteers are in the Library to assist researchers on limited dates and by appointment. 

 

DCDL welcomes all people to our programs and events. If you require ASL interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us at pr@delawarelibrary.org.

Upcoming events

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Delaware Community Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Delaware Community Room
Caregivers are guided through interactive rhymes, songs, and stories with their little ones!

Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware Community Room
This session, we’re celebrating stories with animals at our Tween Book Club! Pick a book about animals, whether it is a wild adventure or a heartwarming tale, and join the fun! Grades 5-8.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Delaware Community Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Delaware Community Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help children get ready for Kindergarten!

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Delaware Community Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!