Richmond Borough Mind
OverviewRichmond Borough Mind runs the Carers In Mind Project, which offers a range of specialist services to families and friends supporting someone with mental health difficulties. The demands of supporting someone can impact on your own wellbeing so it can be helpful to get support from people who understand your role and can offer professional advice and guidance.
Services include support groups, workshops and learning opportunities, and regular activities. |
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Programme for carers
Email [email protected] or call 020 8940 7384 to book any of the dates below. Where the venue is not listed, these details will be provided on registration.
Carers Support Groups
Partners Support Group: 6.30-8pm
2nd Wednesday of the month. Online via Zoom
Twickenham Parents and Carers Support Group: 6.30-8pm
3rd Monday of the month. Venue: Twickenham
East Sheen Parents and Carers Support Group: 7-9pm
3rd Wednesday of the month. Venue: Mortlake
Leisure Breaks
Carers Yoga
Yoga mats provided and time for a relaxing herbal tea and a chat after the session. Suitable for a range of abilities, alternative movements given to suit your level. 10am
Wednesdays. Venue: Twickenham
Dance and Movement Therapy
Dance Movement Psychotherapy is a body-based therapy that uses movement and dance as an instrument for expressing your emotions.
Monthly Carers Café Social
Every second Tuesday of the month Carers in Mind hosts a social for carers in a different café in the Borough for a hot drink and a piece of cake.
Carers Walk and Talk
Carer and volunteer Sue leads a gentle walk once a month in various locations around the Borough.
Art Therapy for Carers
This six-week programme of art therapy offers an opportunity to have some time for self-care, as well as expressing yourself and your creativity through making art alongside others. It also allows space to reflect on your artwork and your experiences, to share thoughts and feelings, and receive emotional support. You don’t need to have any experience in art.
Booking is essential as places are limited. 10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays (6-week programmes)
Venue: Whitton Community Centre
Partners Support Group: 6.30-8pm
2nd Wednesday of the month. Online via Zoom
Twickenham Parents and Carers Support Group: 6.30-8pm
3rd Monday of the month. Venue: Twickenham
East Sheen Parents and Carers Support Group: 7-9pm
3rd Wednesday of the month. Venue: Mortlake
Leisure Breaks
Carers Yoga
Yoga mats provided and time for a relaxing herbal tea and a chat after the session. Suitable for a range of abilities, alternative movements given to suit your level. 10am
Wednesdays. Venue: Twickenham
Dance and Movement Therapy
Dance Movement Psychotherapy is a body-based therapy that uses movement and dance as an instrument for expressing your emotions.
Monthly Carers Café Social
Every second Tuesday of the month Carers in Mind hosts a social for carers in a different café in the Borough for a hot drink and a piece of cake.
Carers Walk and Talk
Carer and volunteer Sue leads a gentle walk once a month in various locations around the Borough.
Art Therapy for Carers
This six-week programme of art therapy offers an opportunity to have some time for self-care, as well as expressing yourself and your creativity through making art alongside others. It also allows space to reflect on your artwork and your experiences, to share thoughts and feelings, and receive emotional support. You don’t need to have any experience in art.
Booking is essential as places are limited. 10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays (6-week programmes)
Venue: Whitton Community Centre
