Wellbeing sessions

A Path to Wellbeing

“I feel cared for and supported, with an increased confidence to deal with my health challenges”

If you are living with an illness or coping with bereavement, there are a range of wellbeing activities and courses to help your journey easier to manage and enable you to find a life path that’s right for you.

For more information about any of our well-being activities telephone 01590 677198 or speak to us in the Hub.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness can help you become more aware of your emotions and thoughts, and learn useful techniques to reduce stress. Learning mindfulness helps to focus your thoughts, feelings and sensations in the present moment rather than dwelling in the past or imagining the future.

For more details please contact Paula Noyce on 01590 613021.

Mindfulness Taster Sessions

Mindfulness Eight Week Course

Mindfulness Maintenance

Meditation

A Taste of Yoga

Yoga has a huge number of benefits both physically and mentally. In these taster sessions experience some peace and tranquility, learn breathing and relaxation techniques to see if yoga might be useful in your life. If you struggle to get down to floor level, you can still do yoga using a chair.

Tuesdays 9.30am until 10.30am (subject to holidays and availability)

A suggested donation of £3-£5 would be appreciated.

Telephone for more information or speak to us in the Hub.

Complementary Therapy

“I’ve found a sense of calm and belonging”

Aromatherapy massage, Reflexology and Reiki are gentle non-invasive treatments which complement traditional medical treatments and help to improve emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Our therapists have a wealth experience in offering a range of tailored made treatments to individuals living with, or looking after someone living with illness.

If you would like to talk to someone about how these treatments may help you or book an appointment please contact either Sally Woods or Lucy Houching on 01590 670346 ext.310.

There is a charge of £25 per session. Concessions apply for those who are unemployed (proof must be supplied) of £15 per session. Please note: Oakhaven patients and carers DO NOT pay for treatments and should contact either their Clinical Nurse Specialist or Sally Woods on the above telephone number for information on how to access this service.

Come along and learn more about Complementary Therapy at any of the following three informal sessions.

An Introduction of Complementary Therapies

Aromatherapy for Well-being

Learn simple massage techniques for Well-being

Gentle massage encourages relaxation and a general sense of well-being and calm. These informal sessions offer the opportunity to learn simple techniques on how to give a foot massage or hand massage to friends and family. Please note that these are not certificated sessions.

Foot Massage Session: date to be announced.
Hand Massage Session: date to be announced.

To find out more or to book onto any of the Complementary learning sessions telephone 01590 677198

There are other courses that help you live your best life during your illness, by helping you eat better, regain mobility or accept your condition. These courses are listed below:-

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT provides the inspiration and practical tools to regain control of your life. Learn and realise what is truly important and meaningful to YOU and then use that knowledge and strategies to guide, inspire and motivate positive changes when facing the stresses and challenges that life inevitably brings.

See how ACT can help you at one of these Taster Sessions before joining a two part course and follow up Maintenance session.

Taster Sessions - new dates to be announced

Course & Follow up Session - new dates to be announce

For more information or to book a place then telephone 01590 677198.

Eat Well, Live Well

Exercise For All

And there’s more…

There are often talks, one-off activities and taster sessions taking place at the Coates Centre covering a range of interesting subjects and all designed to offer insight to help make the challenges of life easier to cope with. Look out for details on our wellbeing pages or on facebook.