Richmond Carers Centre arranges a number of free workshops throughout the year specifically for carers on anything from ‘First Aid’ to ‘Using your Mobile Phone with Confidence’. If you would like to find out more information or book a space on any of the workshops listed below, please call the support team on 020 8867 2380, text 07960 947 553 or click the EMAIL US buttons in the descriptions below. Our workshops are open to all adult carers registered with Richmond Carers Centre.
Relaxation Techniques, monthly sessions
Giorgia Pontet is a regular workshop facilitator at Richmond Carers Centre. Since the autumn, Giorgia has been running monthly guidance sessions about techniques to help you cope better with stress levels, focusing on mind, body and spirit. The following can be attended as stand-alone sessions or, if you wish to practise at home and would like to review your technique, you may wish to come to a further session.
Tuesdays, 10am-12noon. 6th November and 4th December 2018; 8th January and 5th February 2019
Workshops – for mind, body and spirit
Led by Bernadette Dancy, PhD. Tuesdays, from 10am-12noon
Lifestyle interventions for stress management. 15th January 2019
Learn about the body’s stress response, why it can be harmful to your health and how small lifestyle changes can reduce the damaging effects of stress.
Sleep. 29th January 2019
A good night’s sleep is at the heart of good physical and mental health. At this workshop learn about the importance of getting enough sleep, as well as strategies to improve your sleep quality.
Sleep. 29th January 2019
A good night’s sleep is at the heart of good physical and mental health. At this workshop learn about the importance of getting enough sleep, as well as strategies to improve your sleep quality.
Physical activity for health. 26th February 2019
Gentle exercise can improve muscle strength, mental health and cardiovascular health, to name but a few. Find out more about the benefits of exercise and how to exercise safely at home.
E-Learning from Carers UK
Working with embrace-learning, Carers UK have 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.
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College
Richmond an Hillcroft Adult Community College offers a number of personal wellbeing courses as part of a national project researching how learning can help mental wellbeing. If you are a carer and your household income is less than £27,000 you may be eligible for a 50% discount on some course. Those over 70 may be eligible for 25% discount on some courses. Check the website for full details.
ADHD Richmond
ADHD Richmond regularly run parenting courses for parents and carers of children aged 2-12 with a diagnosis of ADHD or who display challenging behaviour.