Taking Care of Me
Please book yourself on the FREE WORKSHOPS below
(please note: You must be an unpaid family carer to take part in the workshops.)
(please note: You must be an unpaid family carer to take part in the workshops.)
We also offer Moving & Handling courses, which can be carried out in your own home - particularly useful if you use tracks and hoists.
Taking Care of Me.... 2021 - All workshops will take place online until further notice
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
To join our online workshops, please visit our Facebook page and send us a Direct Message to be added to the guest list. Alternatively, you can contact us using the form below. You do not need a Facebook account to join any of the workshops. Just a laptop, computer or smartphone.
Dementia and 'sundowning'
Online 12th May 10.30am - 12pm
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Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. It's also known as “late-day confusion.” If someone you care for has dementia, their confusion and agitation may get worse in the late afternoon and evening. In comparison, their symptoms may be less pronounced earlier in the day.
In partnership with Cognihealth, we are offering this insightful session to help you with some tips and helpful suggestions, as well as the opportunity to try out some technologies which may help. |
Bracelet making workshopOnline 14th May 11am - 12pm
A chance to get together online and unwind as we make delicate bracelets together and chat. Please register your interest in this workshop no later than 30th April, and we will send you a pack of what you will need to create two pretty bracelets. You will need a pair of scissors and a dab of clear nail polish |
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"You always hurt the one you love"Online 11th June 10.30am - 11.30am
At the receiving end yet again of criticism or bad temper from someone who relies on you? This session will help you understand what may be going on and give some helpful tips. Contact us to be added to the guest list of this online event |
Autism - problem solving
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More sessions will be added. Please let us know what YOU would like to see
Me First - counselling serviceThe recent pandemic has been a very challenging time for everyone. Many have witnessed declines in their loved ones health due to isolation, lack of socialisation, loss or changes to care packages as well as changes to routines.
This has had a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of carers. The Borders Carers Centre has secured funding to allow us to offer an 18 month project of free counselling to carers caring for people living with dementia to help improve mental health and build resilience. There is currently very reduced access to respite opportunities, therefore it is hoped that access to sessions of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) based counselling will enable carers to develop and maintain coping strategies, enhancing psychological well-being and providing them with some of the necessary tools to meet the ongoing challenges. Please contact your Carer Liaison Worker to discuss this service. If you are not registered with the Carers Centre yet, please speak to us on 01896 752431 or email us at admin@borderscarers.co.uk |
Shona Dickey is bound by the Codes of Ethics and Practice of the BACP
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Hello, my name is Shona and I am a counselling therapist who has been providing one to one sessions to carers at The Borders Carers Centre for almost two years now. Although my core training is in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) I also draw upon other approaches within the CBT ‘family’ such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and CompassionFocused Therapy (CFT) enabling me to tailor our sessions to suit you, as a unique individual. I value cultivating a genuine therapeutic relationship and will provide a non-judgemental, empathic space for us to create this relationship together. I will support you in sharing, exploring and working through the painful experiences and challenges troubling you. Through this process we will identify areas of ‘stuckness’ and work together to help you heal whilst finding ways to facilitate you in moving in more meaningful and valued directions in order to lead a more fulfilling life. I am qualified to work with a number of issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, OCD, life stresses, eating disorders, PTSD among many more. If you feel counselling is something you might like to try, please let your Carer Liaison Worker know and I will call you for a brief consultation before we proceed.
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"I feel I've been given permission to care for myself" Carer, previous Staying Afloat participant |
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