Aaron became involved with the inclusion project in June this year after he was referred from Learning and Employability Team at Stirling Council.
Aaron suffers from poor mental wellbeing and although he enjoys being outdoors his thinking pattern could trigger a panic attack, leaving him unable to use public transport. During the relationship and confidence building process Aaron was encouraged to go outdoors while taking a lead role in where we would walk. Aaron’s identified goals were to expand his comfort zone, whilst improving his social skillset. A big step in Aaron expanding his comfort zone was identified as having the confidence to self-travel something that had caused him difficulty.
Aaron was advised of a stress management course taking place in Stirling and he agreed to attend. This course has provided him with the opportunities to meet others while learning relaxation techniques and self-traveling using public transport. Aaron has stated that breathing exercises have been helping him and he is aware of the increase in confidence he has gained through interaction and self-travelling.
Aaron has relayed that since becoming involved with the inclusion project he feels better within himself and he is more positive about the future. Aaron’s mum Julie has noticed a difference and she said “Aaron is doing brilliant”