Carers Victoria Carer Wellbeing Three Part Program: The Caring Mind #8859

Carer Wellbeing Program: The Caring Mind Online Workshop

'What we focus on is what becomes powerful'.

This three-week series considers the connection between our minds and experiences as carers.

The series offers an opportunity for carers to focus on how the mind influences wellbeing. Over the three weeks, we will explore and practice techniques around self-care, managing future-worry and mindfulness.

Who should attend

This series is strictly for carers only and is not open to support workers and other paid staff.

When

Online workshop one-hour duration

Session 1 - Caring for yourself

Wednesday 6 July 1.00pm - 2.00pm

• Why self-care is important

• What stops us caring for ourselves?

• Making a self-care commitment

Session 2 - Managing future worry

Wednesday 13 July 1.00pm - 2.00pm

• What is future worry?

• Understanding the worry cycle

• Strategies for managing future worry

Session 3 - Becoming mindful

Wednesday 20 July 1.00pm - 2.00pm

• Understanding mindfulness and meditation

• Mindfulness as a tool for carers

• Practicing mindfulness