
31 Dec 2021
Yoga for grief and loss
The benefits of yoga for grief, as well as some 'grief yoga' sequences to try
We know that life-shortening conditions affect not only the person who has been diagnosed, but those close to them too.
Everyone at St Catherine’s is committed to supporting relatives and friends alongside their care of the patient. We also have a dedicated Support Team which is here to help carers and loved ones in a range of practical and emotional ways. The team is made up three qualified social workers who work with patients and loved ones on our in-patient unit and in the community.
They also support carers in the community who don’t have to be connected with the hospice. See details about our Carers’ Drop-In sessions below.
Their role is extremely diverse and includes:
A carer is someone who provides unpaid, regular and substantial support to a friend, relative, partner or other person who cannot manage without help because of a physical or mental illness, disability or dependency.
Support may include personal care such as washing and dressing; practical care such as feeding and helping with medication; and emotional support such as providing a friendly face and someone to socialise with.
The Support Team at the hospice runs an informal drop-in session at The Mill cafe in the hospice grounds on the first Tuesday of the month between 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Please email supportteam@stcatherines.co.uk or call 01772 629171 for the latest updates if you would like to join.
It is open to everyone – regardless of whether you have a connection with the hospice or not. It provides the opportunity to chat with the Support Team; meet other carers to share experiences and advice; and to take some precious time for yourself.
“For me it’s about getting out of the house and making time for myself each month, because sometimes it’s hard to make that effort for yourself.”
“It’s a friendly group and I find it really makes a difference to me.”
“It makes you feel valued as a carer, because you’re always putting someone else first, so the fact that you’re making time for you is important.”
“I think exchanging notes, sharing ideas and being able to share your own experiences which can benefit somebody else is very important.”
“All of our situations are different, and I think the diverse range of experiences people have within the group is really useful.”
To see more useful resources for patients and families, please click here
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