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June 2021
Mindful Spring (June)
As Spring approaches join Paulina from Health in Mind for this six week Mindful Spring course. Learn tools to feel more grounded and relaxed. Duration: 5 weeks (14th, 21st & 28th June, 5th & 12th July) Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. What carers will get from this online session Carers will be able to: Share their feelings. Meet other carers who are in…
Find out more »Listening Space for carers
This online drop in weekly listening space is facilitated by Paulina from Health in Mind. These online sessions provide a listening space for carers to talk about their mental health and wellbeing. Duration: Every Tuesday Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. What carers will get from this online session Carers will be able to: Talk about how you are feeling. Meet other carers who…
Find out more »Movement for Memories – Easy Dance Sessions
Easy Dance Sessions with Felicity from Edinburgh Leisure. Duration: 2 weeks (16th & 23rd June) (No class on 9th June) Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers from Edinburgh and Midlothian. Outcomes of this online session Physical exercise, learning. Delivered by Felicity, Edinburgh Leisure. Online Instructions Please contact Irene (Carer Support & Development Officer) at mccarthyi@ericliddell.org or 07394497173 to register your interest in this class and receive Zoom details.
Find out more »Wellbeing workshops for carers (June)
Would you like to explore ways to improve your wellbeing in a safe, supportive space with other carers? Come along to all or one of the 5 wellbeing workshops delivered by Paulina from health in Mind. Duration: 3 weeks (16th, 23rd & 30th June) Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. Outcomes of this online session Workshop 2 – Mindfulness and self care Workshop 3…
Find out more »Weekly Pilates for dementia carers
Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced instructor these weekly Pilates classes have been provided to VOCAL by Edinburgh Leisure’s Movement for Memories programme. Take time for yourself to enjoy learning and trying Pilates. Duration: weekly ongoing Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. The person you care for has dementia. Open to carers who are new to Pilates or have…
Find out more »Working carers lunch – Championing carers in the workplace (June)
Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short lunchtime workshop. This session is a chance to come together to share ideas about how carers can balance employment and caring. This month’s discussion will focus on how carers can champion carers in the workplace. We will discuss organisational carers networks and share ideas around helping to create a positive workplace culture for carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? This event is aimed at carers who…
Find out more »Wellbeing Workshops for Polish Carers
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings? Stop for a moment. Take a breath. Join us to find out how you can take care of your wellbeing. 18th June – Breathing 25th June – Mindfulness 2nd July – Me and my relationships 9th July – Thinking styles 16th July – Resilience Duration: 5 weeks (18th & 25th June also 2nd, 9th & 16th July) Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers…
Find out more »Warsztaty dla Polskich Opiekunów
Czy czujesz się zestresowany/a lub przytłoczony/a swoimi myślami i emocjami? Zatrzymaj się. Złap oddech. Dołącz do nas, aby dowiedzieć się, jak możesz zadbać o siebie i swoje zdrowie psychiczne. 18 czerwca – Oddech 25 czerwca – Uważność 2 lipca – Ja w relacjach 9 lipca – Style myślenia 16 lipca – Odporność psychiczna Duration: 5 weeks (18th & 25th June also 2nd, 9th & 16th July) Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers residing in…
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