Wellbeing Sessions

On this page, you will find information on our Wellbeing Sessions and also some virtual resources to support Wellbeing.

Whether you are a person living with a life limiting condition, or a family member or friend, you are welcome to join in. Our sessions can support your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing to help you to self-manage your condition and to live well.

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Timetable of Sessions

You can find the detail of each session, including who they are suitable for, by clicking on the downward arrow beside the session name.

To book or enquire about a place please click on the 'Book Now' or 'Enquire Now' buttons. 

If you have any questions or wish to talk to us about options that may suit you, please get in touch by emailing wellbeing@stcolumbashospice.org.uk or you can phone us on 0131 551 1381 (option 4). 

Our sessions can be booked up to 4 weeks in advance and require no long-term commitment so you can plan and take control of your wellbeing needs, as and when it suits you. Some of the sessions run on a 3 weekly basis, so please check subsequent weeks. Please click on here for a summary of all of our sessions.

Some sessions are also suitable, on a short term basis, for those who have been recently bereaved. Please click on here for a summary of these sessions.

Mon
16 

December

Next Steps Walking Group |

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

10.30am - 11.30am

Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-up group |Please click the link in the description to register

11am - 1.30pm

Tue
17 

December

Game Changer |1 hour 30 mins

11am - 12.30pm

Tai Chi |1 hour

2pm - 3pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

3pm - 3.30pm

Wed
18 

December

Improving Sleep |1 hour

11am - 12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |FULLY BOOKED

11.30am - 12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm - 3pm

Thu
19 

December

A Wee Blether and Brew- Christmas Edition! |FULLY BOOKED

11am - 12.15pm

Chair Yoga |1 hour

3pm - 4pm

Fri
20 

December

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |FULLY BOOKED

2pm - 2.30pm

Mon
23 

December

Merry Christmas! |We have no sessions on today.

Tue
24 

December

Merry Christmas! |We have no sessions on today.

Wed
25 

December

Merry Christmas!  |We have no sessions on today.

Thu
26 

December

Merry Christmas!  |We have no sessions on today.

Fri
27 

December

Merry Christmas!  |We have no sessions on today.

Mon
30 

December

Merry Christmas!  |We have no sessions on today.

Tue
31 

December

Happy Hogmanay! |We have no sessions on today.

Wed
01 

January

Happy New Year!  |We have no sessions on today.

Thu
02 

January

Happy New Year!  |We have no sessions on today.

Fri
03 

January

Happy New Year!  |We have no sessions on today.

Mon
06 

January

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

10.30am - 11.30am

Tue
07 

January

Managing Fatigue  |1 hour

11am - 12pm

Game Changer |1 hour 30 minutes

11am - 12.30pm

Strength, Balance, Move |1 hour

2pm - 3pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

3pm - 3.30pm

Wed
08 

January

Improving Sleep |1 hour

11am - 12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |FULLY BOOKED

11.30am - 12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm - 3pm

Thu
09 

January

A Wee Blether and Brew |1 hour 30 minutes

11am - 12.30pm

Chair Yoga |1 hour

3pm - 4pm

Fri
10 

January

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |FULLY BOOKED

2pm - 2.30pm

Mon
13 

January

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

10.30am - 11.30am

Tue
14 

January

Managing Fatigue Follow-Up |1 hour

11am - 12pm

Game Changer |1 hour 30 mins

11am - 12.30pm

Tai Chi |1 hour

2pm - 3pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

3pm - 3.30pm

Wed
15 

January

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30am - 12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm - 3pm

Essential Oils to Support Wellbeing |1 hour

3pm - 4pm

Thu
16 

January

A Wee Blether and Brew |1 hour 30 minutes

11am - 12.30pm

Breathing Matters |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Chair Yoga |1 hour

3pm - 4pm

Fri
17 

January

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 Minutes

2pm - 2.30pm

Wellbeing resources

Forest Visualisation

Enjoy a walk through nature from the comfort of home, taking in thoughts of fresh air, leafy surroundings and beautiful peaceful spaces.

Invite to Daydream, Relaxation

It’s important to take time with our thoughts and give ourselves permission to daydream. Relax and reflect through daydreaming, at any time of day, from your comfortable place.

Mindful Breathing

Developing mindfulness using our breath (or our hands) as our focus of attention. This simple (though not so easy!) discipline brings us back to the present moment.

Body Scan

The Body Scan meditation is a foundational practice of Mindfulness, training our capacity to pay attention, and to become aware of what is happening in our minds. We do this by slowly focusing on different areas of the body and allowing body sensations to be felt and experienced as they are, bringing an attitude of kindness to the experience.

Settling and Grounding Meditation

Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-up group

We know a diagnosis of secondary breast cancer can mean adjusting to difficult changes in your life, and sometimes it can help to talk with other people in a similar situation. Being part of a meet-up group can give you the chance to do just that, in a relaxed and supportive environment.

When: Typically, the last Monday of every month (you can attend as many or as few meetings as you like)

Time: 11am-1/1.30pm

Where: Wellbeing Studio on Wellbeing at St Columba’s Hospice Care (15 Boswall Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3RW)

Who: Around 6-12 people who are also living with secondary breast cancer. An experienced counsellor will be there to welcome you and facilitate the meetings

What: A chance to chat about whatever’s on your mind with others who understand. Every three months you’ll also hear from an expert speaker on topics such as relationships and communication, side effects, fatigue and clinical trials. Refreshments are provided.

To register or learn more, please complete Breast Cancer Now’s online registration form: breastcancernow.org/lwsbc-registration or contact them on 0345 077 1893 / secondaryservices@breastcancernow.org

To help everyone feel safe when attending, we have implemented extra precautions to help reduce the risk of anyone contracting COVID-19.

Wellbeing support

There's a lot of information out there, so to make life simple we've compiled a list of organistions that might be able to help. Please remember that our Access team are here to help direct you to services here at the hospice and in our community too. Find out more below.

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Access team

If you feel you could benefit from some support for yourself or a family member, please contact our friendly Access team on 0131 551 7751. They will be able to direct you to the right services to meet your needs.

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Community space

We host groups that support people to live well with a life limiting contition and to those who are recently bereaved. Please view our sessions timetable for sessions available.