Coping with Caring Workshops
Bringing our Carer’s Handbook to Life
(n.b. Previously our Family Workshops)
When: Thursdays October 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
Time: 6-8pm
Where: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Our Coping with Caring course will give you the time and space to reflect on your caring role and the skills that you use to support your cared for. We will break down the key points of our Carer’s Handbook, going into more detail about navigating the mental health maze, improving communication skills, managing challenging behaviour, and exploring the Recovery Approach and your wellbeing.
These sessions are great for carers new to our service, but also serve as a refresher for long-term carers, as we believe there is always something new to learn, and many people have benefited greatly from the new relationships formed with other carers in a similar situation.
3rd Oct - Navigating the Mental Health Maze
10th Oct - Improving Communication Skills
17th Oct - Managing Challenging Behaviour
24th Oct - The Recovery Approach: Having Hope, & Carer Wellbeing (please note this session will run from 5:30-8:30pm)
But don’t just take our word for it! Here is what our carers say:
"I have enjoyed sharing mistakes and successes and learning about other services available"
"It is useful hearing from people with similar experiences. I now know I need to call the care coordinator for my son"
"I'm grateful that if there is another crisis I'll now know what I'm doing"
Please register your interest with us by Wednesday 2nd October.
We encourage attendance to all sessions but we understand such a commitment can be challenging so we can be flexible.
We would really like to have an experienced carer assisting us to deliver this course; sharing your knowledge and gained skills over the years would be so valuable to other carers. Whether you can attend all sessions or just one please let us know if you would be able to help!!
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Carers Lunch
When: Friday 25th October
Time: 12pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Speaker: Citizens Advice Bureau
Justin Webb from the CAB will be coming to deliver an introductory workshop on 'Lasting Power of Attorney'.
Please book a place by Wednesday 23rd October
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Carers Trip - Sky Gardens
When: Thursday 31st October
Time: TBC
Location: 20 Fenchurch Street, City of London OL9 6AA
Cost: £5 per person
Join us for a visit at London's highest public garden for a hot drink with amazing views over the city!
For further information please see their website:
https://skygarden.london/
Please book a place by Thursday 24th October.
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Carers Trip - Turner's House
When: Wednesday 27th November
Time: TBC
Location: 40 Sandycoombe Road, Twickenham TW1 2LR
Cost: £5 per person
Please see a blurb from their website:
"Sandycombe Lodge was built by 1813 to the designs of England’s great landscape painter, J.M.W. Turner; working here as his own architect to create a quiet retreat for himself, away from the pressures of the London art world. It also provided a home for his father, old William, in retirement from his trade as a barber and wigmaker in Covent Garden. With old William’s declining health and changes in his own life, Turner sold the house in 1826."
Please book a place by Monday 11th November.
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Carers Lunch
When: Friday 29th November
Time: 12pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Speaker: Department of Work and Pensions
Oliver Mawdsley from the DWP will be coming to deliver a workshop on "Carers Allowance".
Please book a place by Wednesday 27th November.
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Carers Trip - Christmas Market
When: Tuesday 10th December
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Cost: £5 per person
Our Carers Christmas Trip tradition will continue with a visit to a nearby Christmas market.
Please see images below for the Southbank Christmas Market that was visited last year:
We will send out further information closer to the time.
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Carers Christmas Lunch
When: Friday 13th December
Time: Lunch time (specific time TBC)
Location: TBC
Save the date for our Carers Christmas Lunch!
We will send out further information closer to the time.
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Carers Christmas Activity Day
When: Wednesday 18th December
Time: TBC
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Last year we had a successful Carers Christmas Activity Day which included a workshop along with Christmas food testing, biscuit icing and gingerbread house decorating. We are aiming to replicate this again with a workshop from Kew Gardens and more Christmas themed activities!
Please see below for an image of our lovely biscuits from last year:
Please book a place by Monday 16th December.
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Volunteers Needed
Carers Connect is an initiative we started to encourage carer peer support and the network is growing into a range of support groups ran by carers, for carers. We have some fantastic ideas for more Carers Connect Workshops including an informal chatty group, a walking football group, a singing group...the list goes on! However we need help to run these workshops moving forward.
We will provide you with training and we will support you with setting up the practicalities of the workshop including finding an appropriate location and sending out communications. In addition, you will get monthly check-ins to discuss how the workshop is going and how we can continue to support you.
We aim to have around 3 volunteers per workshop to ensure the delivery of a session isn't dependent on one person as well as ensuring there is enough support for the group facilitators - you will never be left on your own!
If you would like to get involved please contact us at carers@rbmind.org
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Art Workshops
When: Fridays on 4th October, 1st November, 6th December
*Please note these are now run on a monthly basis*
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Please come along to our monthly art workshops led by one of our very talented carers. We have had fantastic feedback from our carers, many of whom have said they find it relaxing and that it allows them to have time out for themselves. All art supplies will be provided. This is a group for all abilities so all welcome!
To sign up or to find out more, please contact us via email at carers@rbmind.org or reply to our text reminder.
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Yoga Workshops
*Please note the two different dates/locations*
When: Fridays on 11th and 18th October,
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QB
When: 1st and 15th November, 6th December
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Location: Richmond Oddfellows, 15 Parkshot, Richmond, TW9 2RG
We have found an alternative venue for our yoga workshops; this is a larger, quieter space in a location more central to the borough and across the road from Richmond Station.
Interested..? Hear what our lovely yoga instructor, Anne-Marie, has to say:
‘I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years, as it’s the only activity I’ve found that can switch off my busy mind and leave me feeling refreshed physically and mentally.
My teaching is based on traditional Hatha yoga and I tailor classes based on each student’s needs. I always bring a sense of playfulness to my classes as I help people to stretch and relax.’
There is limited space at these sessions so attendees MUST sign up to ensure your place is booked.
Once we move to the Richmond Oddfellows location, we will ask for a £3 contribution for these lessons (to support room hire costs).
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Movement for Wellbeing Workshops
When: These take place the first Monday of every month (7th October, 4th November, December date TBC)
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
These are led by our wonderful Michelle Frost . The workshop is best described by Michelle below:
"The Movement for Well-Being classes were inspired by my own transformative experience with movement practice over the last few years. I have found the simple practice of mindfully moving to music an incredibly powerful way to transport the mind and body into a deeply present and positive state. I have also found it a wonderful way to reconnect with myself and those around me.
Working mindfully to music can connect us to primal experiences from a time before there were words and concepts, and it allows the body to tell us stories the mind has forgotten.
The structure of the class is a short opening circle followed by movement followed by a closing circle. This allows us to speak. move and speak again. What emerges in the movement can be integrated in the holding circle. The class is an individual practice with optional partner work along the way.
The movement part is free-form and semi-structured and allows for freedom to express our unique self within a supportive environment. The music follows a journey with a calm/flow beginning, into a more vigorous intense middle, entering into more still, silent end. You can express playfulness, passion, sadness, laughter, whatever needs to be expressed in the dance.
This is a gentle, accessible practice and is open to all.
As it's not a dance class, there are no set steps, so leave the leotards behind and bring your two left feet. They will be more than welcome!"
To sign up or to find out more, please contact us via email at carers@rbmind.org or reply to our text reminder.
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If you would be interested in joining a regular support group, or would like to find out more, please contact us via email carers@rbmind.org. All of our groups run monthly.
East Sheen Support Group (3rd Wednesday of every month)
When: Wednesday 16th October, 20th November, 18th December
Time: 7-9pm
Location: St Mary’s, Mortlake High Street, SW14 8JA
This is a long established peer support group facilitated by local carers. Space may be limited so please enquire with us prior to attending.
Partners Support Group (2nd Wednesday of every month)
When: Wednesday 9th October, 13th November, 11th December
Time: 6.30-8pm
Location: Richmond Borough Mind, 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QB
This is a peer support group specifically for people supporting a partner.
Twickenham Support Group (2nd Monday of every month)
When: Monday 14th October, 11th November, 9th December
Time: 6.30 - 8pm
Where: Richmond Borough Mind, 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QB
This is a general support group aimed at carers living in the borough of Richmond. Facilitated by Kathleen Boisseau from Carers In Mind.
The Maddison Group (1st Thursday of every month)
When: Thursday 3rd October, 7th November, 5th December
Time: 6-7.45pm
Location: The Maddison Centre, 140 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8QL
This is a support group facilitated by Kris Chokupermal from South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust. The group is focused on carers supporting someone with severe psychosis and/or schizophrenia.
(Please note this group is not delivered by CiM)
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We continue to offer one-to-one support, whether this is over the phone or in person. A support worker will be assigned to you and will work collaboratively with you to identify your needs as a carer. We can offer emotional support, signpost to other services, provide guidance through the mental health maze, and develop a plan together to support you with moving forward.
If this is something you feel you need, please do not hesitate to email us on carers@rbmind.org or telephone us on 020 8940 7384 and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
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Best wishes,
The Carers in Mind Team
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To book for any events, workshops or groups, or if you would like to find out more information please contact us.
We will send out follow up reminders about all of our events nearer the date.
Call: 020 8940 7384 | Text: 07801 200 450
Email: carers@rbmind.org
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