Groupwork

VOCAL - the Voice of Carers Across Lothian

VOCAL Carers Centre, 8-13 Johnston Terrace, EDINBURGH, EH1 2PW

T. 0131 622 7625. F. 0131 622 7621. E. centre@vocal.org.uk

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"Carers who have attended our groupwork courses have said that it helped them to see that the feelings they were experiencing were similar to other carers. Knowing that you are not the only one to feel as you do can be very reassuring." Wynne Crawford

Can we offer you a lifeline?

VOCAL offers a range of workshops aimed at helping carers explore some of the more emotional aspects of caring. All workshops are free and open to carers and those who have been carers within the last two years.

Winter/Spring 2010

Changing Relationships
Looking at how becoming a carer can affect relationships with family, friends and others, managing these changes.
Thursday, 11 March, 10.30am - 3pm at Dr. Bell’s Family Centre, 15 Junction Place, Leith
Download workshop leaflet for more information

Dealing with Guilt
This workshop questions what we mean by guilt, how to let go of inappropriate feelings and accept ourselves.
Thursday, 28 January, 10.30am - 3pm at VOCAL Carers Centre
Download workshop leaflet for more information.

Remember me?
Focuses on you, not only in your role as a carer, but reminding you of other parts of your identity, who you are now and who you were before you became a carer.
Wednesday, 17 February, 10.30am - 3pm at VOCAL Carers Centre
Download workshop leaflet for more information

All workshops will take place at VOCAL’s offices at Johnston Terrace (unless otherwise stated) with lunch provided. We can also help with transport and sitter costs if needed.

Numbers are limited to twelve for each workshop so please book early to ensure a place. If you have not been to one of the workshops before and would like to find out more contact Ada Blair on 0131 466 8082

If you have any suggestions for future workshops Ada, VOCAL's Counselling Co-ordinator would be very interested to hear from you. Someone recently suggested running a laughter workshop for carers. Does this appeal to anyone? Ada can be contacted on 0131 466 8082 or by email on ablair@vocal.org.uk

VOCAL is the voice of carers across Lothian.

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