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 book a place by clicking on the link beside the session or by emailing us at wellbeing@stcolumbashospice.org.uk or phoning us on 0131 551 1381 (option 4).  If you have any questions or wish to talk to us about options that may suit you, please get in touch.

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 sessions are also suitable, on a short term basis, for those who have been recently bereaved.

Some of the sessions run on a 3 weekly basis, so please check subsequent weeks.  Please click on here for summary of all of our sessions.

Mon
25 

March

Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-up group |2.5 hours

11am-1.30pm

Tue
26 

March

Game Changer |1 hour 30 mins

11am - 12.30pm

Managing Fatigue |1 hour

11am - 12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30-12pm

Tai Chi |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Wed
27 

March

Falls Prevention |1 hour

11am -12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30 -12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm -3pm

Essential Oils to Support Wellbeing  |1 hour

3pm - 4pm

Thu
28 

March

A Wee Blether and Brew |1 hour 30 mins

11am -12.30pm

Breathing Matters  |1 hour

1.30pm-2.30pm

Carers Group |1 hour 30 mins

2pm - 3.30pm

Chair Yoga  |1 hour

3pm-4pm

Living Well Session - South Queensferry |1 hour 15 mins

1.45pm - 3pm

Fri
29 

March

1:1 Wellbeing Information Session |30 Minutes

2.00pm-2.30pm

Mon
01 

April

Next Steps Walking Group |

Tue
02 

April

Game Changer |1 hour 30 mins

11am - 12.30pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30-12pm

Strength. Balance. Move.  |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Wed
03 

April

One Small Change |1 hour

11am -12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30 -12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm -3pm

Thu
04 

April

A Wee Blether and Brew |1 hour 30 mins

11am -12.30pm

Chair Yoga  |1 hour

3pm-4pm

Living Well Session - South Queensferry |1 hour 15 mins

1.45pm - 3pm

Fri
05 

April

1:1 Wellbeing Information Session |30 Minutes

2.00pm-2.30pm

Mon
08 

April

Currently no sessions today |

Tue
09 

April

Art Workshop: Watercolours- Techniques and Approaches |3 hours

10am - 1pm

Game Changer |1 hour 30 mins

11am - 12.30pm

Managing Fatigue Follow-up |1 hour

11am - 12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30-12pm

Tai Chi |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Wed
10 

April

Improving Sleep |1 hour

11am -12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30 -12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm -3pm

Self-Care  |1 hour

2.30pm - 3.30pm

Thu
11 

April

A Wee Blether and Brew |1 hour 30 mins

11am -12.30pm

Living Well Session - South Queensferry  |1 hour 15 mins

1.45pm - 3pm

Fri
12 

April

1:1 Wellbeing Information Session |30 Minutes

2.00pm-2.30pm

Mon
15 

April

Next Steps Walking Group |

Tue
16 

April

Game Changer |1 hour 30 mins

11am - 12.30pm

Managing Fatigue |1 hour

11.00am-12.00pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30-12pm

Strength. Balance. Move.  |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Wed
17 

April

Falls Prevention |1 hour

11am -12pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30 -12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm -3pm

Essential Oils to Support Wellbeing  |1 hour

3pm - 4pm

Thu
18 

April

A Wee Blether and Brew |1 hour 30 mins

11am -12.30pm

Breathing Matters  |1 hour

1.30pm-2.30pm

Living Well Session - South Queensferry |1 hour 15 mins

1.45pm - 3pm

Carers Group |1 hour 30 mins

2pm - 3.30pm

Chair Yoga  |1 hour

3pm-4pm

Fri
19 

April

Open Music Session |1 hour

11am - 12pm

1:1 Wellbeing Information Session |30 Minutes

2.00pm-2.30pm

Mon
22 

April

Currently no sessions today |

Tue
23 

April

Game Changer |1 hour 30 mins

11am - 12.30pm

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30-12pm

Tai Chi |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Meet the Compassionate Neighbours |1 hour

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Wed
24 

April

Wellbeing Service Information Session and Visit |30 minutes

11.30 -12pm

Relaxation |1 hour

2pm -3pm

Thu
25 

April

A Wee Blether and Brew |1 hour 30 mins

11am -12.30pm

Living Well Session - South Queensferry |1 hour 15 mins

1.45pm - 3pm

Carers Group |1 hour 30 mins

2pm - 3.30pm

Chair Yoga  |1 hour

3pm-4pm

Fri
26 

April

Open Music Session |1 hour

11am - 12pm

1:1 Wellbeing Information Session |30 Minutes

2.00pm-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.

Find out more

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.

Find out more

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.