Supporting people who care for family and friends
Join Cori for 1.5 hours of nervous system regulation, sound and mindfulness through a trauma informed, somatic lens. Cori will invite you to explore the power of mindfulness, sound, somatic practices and nervous system regulation to better manage the impact of stress on our bodies, minds and psyche. Everything shared will be optional and no experience is needed; these ... Read more
Our Dunbar Support Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month 10:30 - 12:00 at The Stables, Belhaven. Please contact the CoEL office on centre@coel.org.uk if you are interested in participating in this regular support group.
A gentle 15 minute walk in companionable silence to a area of the woodland where we will sit down and be led in a guided relaxation session followed a meditation before walking back to our starting point. This experience has been described by people attending as effective for reducing feelings of stress and anxiety and ... Read more
Our weekly Carers Singing Group is held at East Lothian Community Hospital in the Community Hall. Please contact our Volunteer Jenny on jennyswanvolunteer@coel.org.uk if you are interested in participating.
Our support group for male carers runs on the second Thursday of the month. The group has a focus on outings and activities. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Raj on 07483390080 or email raj.singh@coel.org.uk
Music Therapist Trainee Queeny Liu is offering a creative space for carers to make music with others that cultivates joyful and relaxing moments. No previous musical knowledge or skills are required, but you are welcome to bring any musical instruments and share the music with the group. VENUE: Community Hall, East Lothian Community Hospital DATES: ... Read more
Our weekly Carers Singing Group is held at East Lothian Community Hospital in the Community Hall. Please contact our Volunteer Jenny on jennyswanvolunteer@coel.org.uk if you are interested in participating.
This support group is open to all unpaid carers who are supporting someone with mental health issues and is held at Port Seton Community Centre. The group is open to new members. The group offers the opportunity for carers to connect with other carers of people with mental health issues as well as accessing psycho ... Read more
Join CoEL and Art In Healthcare for the second year of the Caring Spaces art group. Working with Juliana Capes, Edinburgh based artist from Art in Healthcare, this group will try different techniques and materials each month such as ink, mosaic, collage and printmaking. No art experience necessary and all materials provided. If you’re totally ... Read more
Our Musselburgh Support Group runs on the last Wednesday of every month at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre from 10:30am - 12:00pm. If you are interested in attending this group, please contact Carer Support Worker Susan Queripel on Susanq@coel.org.uk
