Lifetree Cafe-panic attacks and anxiety

Healthy ways to cope with
anxiety and panic attacks will be discussed at Lifetree Café, 10 a.m., Sunday,
July 6 and at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 10, at the West Des Moines United
Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa.

The program, titled “When
Anxiety Strikes: Compassion, Peace, and Understanding,” features filmed
interviews with psychologist Kelly Breen Boyce and with Cheryl Eresman, who
describes her experiences with panic attacks.

“When you have a panic
attack, you think you’re dying,” Eresman said. “People who have never had one
have no idea what it’s like.”

Lifetree participants will
gain greater understanding and get practical tools for dealing with anxiety and
panic. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are
available.

To get to the West Des Moines
United Methodist Church, located in the western part of the Des Moines, Iowa,
area, take Interstate-235 to the 73rd Street/8th Street
exit (Exit 3). Go south on 8th Street to Grand Avenue. The West Des
Moines United Methodist Church is on the southeast corner of 8th and
Grand Avenue. Parking is available behind the church building.

Lifetree Café is a place
where people gather for conversation on life and faith in a casual
coffeehouse-type setting. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Paige
Chapman at 515-279-0826 or info@lifetreecafe.com. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com.