This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Thursday 1 May, 11am – 12:30pm

About the event: Join our wellbeing workshop to integrate compassion-focused therapy into your day. Learn self-compassion, mindfulness, and cost-free activities to recharge. Prioritise your wellbeing, balance responsibilities, and treat yourself like you treat others.

Are you juggling endless responsibilities? It’s time to take a little time out for yourself. Join our wellbeing workshop designed specifically for carers, where you’ll discover how compassion-focused therapy can seamlessly fit into your busy day. In this empowering session, you will:

• Learn practical techniques from compassion-focused therapy to nurture self-compassion.
• Explore easy, cost-free activities that require just fifteen minutes of your day.
• Enjoy simple mindfulness practices, such as savouring a mindful cup of tea or coffee—to recharge and renew your spirit.
• Discover strategies to help you cope with the challenges of your caring role while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Take this opportunity to show yourself the same care and kindness you offer to others. You deserve a moment of peace, and this workshop is your invitation to prioritise your wellbeing. Sign up now and start taking care of the most important person—you!

Delivered by: Leesa Mackintosh, Carer Support and Compassion Focused Practitioner.

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.