Caring for the carers

Breathing Space health and wellbeing programme at the London Buddhist Centre helps local carers learn how to reduce the stress that can come with intensive caring responsibilities. We run:

Retreats at our beautiful retreat centre in Suffolk. These give carers a complete break from their caring roles – with the chance to learn stress reduction techniques and try out a range of physical therapies like massage or reflexology. There’s also time to relax, enjoy the countryside, make friends and have fun.

Weekly-drop in sessions. We teach mindfulness-based stress reduction (relaxation and meditation) for use in daily life. The sessions are also an opportunity for carers to find mutual support and understanding – helping to reduce their social isolation.

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Read about our work with carers in The Guardian