Catholic organization to offer workshop on handling stress

ANSONIA - Catholic Charities Family Service Center, 205 Wakelee Ave., is offering a workshop for adults in the community who would like to talk about the tragic events that occurred at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. 

Some common symptoms of stress may include changes in sleep pattern, heightened anxiety or panic symptoms, tearfulness and being easily startled.

The free workshop will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. It will focus on ways to handle these symptoms of stress, how to talk to your children about what happened, relaxation skills, and how to take care of yourself.

Advance registration is requested but not required. 

For information call the office, 203-735-7481.