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.
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
10.30am - 11.30am
11am - 1.30pm
Wed
18
December
11am - 12pm
11.30am - 12pm
2pm - 3pm
Thu
19
December
11am - 12.15pm
3pm - 4pm
Fri
20
December
2pm - 2.30pm
Mon
23
December
Tue
24
December
Wed
25
December
Thu
26
December
Fri
27
December
Mon
30
December
Tue
31
December
Wed
01
January
Thu
02
January
Fri
03
January
Mon
06
January
10.30am - 11.30am
Wed
08
January
11am - 12pm
11.30am - 12pm
2pm - 3pm
Fri
10
January
2pm - 2.30pm
Mon
13
January
10.30am - 11.30am
Fri
17
January
2pm - 2.30pm
Enjoy a walk through nature from the comfort of home, taking in thoughts of fresh air, leafy surroundings and beautiful peaceful spaces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out moreIf 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.
Find out moreWe 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.