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Carers Information Support Programme

lyWe regular run a Carers Information Support Programme (CrISP 1 & 2). The course consists of four linked 2½ hour workshops specifically designed for carers of individuals newly diagnosed or in the early stages of dementia (CrISP 1) and and what to expect as the condition progresses (CrISP 2). The course aims to improve knowledge, skills and understanding for carers of someone with dementia, in a friendly and confidential environment.

Email richmondservices@alzheimers.org.uk or call 020 8877 0033 for more information

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Taking back control

This course will run over 2 weeks with a 3rd follow up session. The course will focus on the emotional impact of caring for someone with a long term neurological condition, to learn coping strategies, and relaxation techniques.

Please contact Sheila White if you would like to be included on the waiting list, on 020 8755 4000.

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Family Workshops

These five weekly workshops offer an introduction to different key topics for families and friends supporting someone with mental health difficulties. We will look at responding to difficult behaviour, the Recovery Approach, common communication barriers, moving on again after a crisis and the mental health maze. Call 020 8940 7384 or email carers@rbmind.org

Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 October
10am - 12 noon

Mindfulness, four-week course​

Andrea Hosfeld of Space to Be will be offering another four-week mindfulness course for Richmond Carers Centre. Mindfulness is a practice which involves deliberately bringing your awareness to the present moment with acceptance and non-judgement. Research suggests that meditation and awareness training can boost the immune system, significantly reduce stress, improve sleep, bolster creativity, reduce the ruminative thinking that leads to anxiety and depression, and improve relationships with loved ones and friends. Throughout the course students will be building the muscle of their awareness through a variety of formal and informal meditations.  

Tuesdays
​2nd Oct, 6th Nov and 4th Dec
10am - 12 noon

Relaxation techniques, monthly sessions

Giorgia Pontet is a regular workshop facilitator at Richmond Carers Centre. Feedback from the last course that she delivered for us included a request that we hold her relaxation sessions regularly. Therefore this autumn Giorgia will be running monthly guidance sessions about techniques to help you cope better with stress levels, focusing on mind, body and spirit. You will be encouraged to practice the techniques at home and then review your progress at the follow-up sessions. 

Online / Anytime

E-Learning with Carers UK

Working with embrace-learning, Carers UK have launched a suite of e-learning courses to support carers and people working with carers. These courses will deliver Carers UK’s expertise directly to your PC or laptop, giving you access in your own time to a range of resources. CLICK HERE to go to Carers UK.