Wild and Free Therapy for Unpaid Carers

5th August 2024

Are you an unpaid carer looking to take part in a range of exciting and relaxing events?

Wild and Free Therapy is in collaboration with Dorset Community Foundation and offering a commmunity-based initiative providing Blue Space wellbeing opportunities to adults with an unpaid caring role.

This programme, designed by parents of children with disabilities, is uniquely aimed at people just like us, who could benefit from emotional, social and mental health support, while spending time in and by water, enjoying the healing and restorative benefits of the ocean.

Aimed at those who have typically prioritised their loved ones’ health and happiness and would benefit from focussing on their own holistic wellbeing. This programme addresses the mental, physical and emotional needs of carers in BCP/Dorset, by providing Blue Space Therapy activities in a relaxed and welcoming setting, among like-minded individuals.

If you spend a significant amount of your time caring for a loved one, and feel that this can sometimes impact your ability to maintain a healthy body and mind, this could be just the programme for you!

"It revitalised me and gave me tools to be mentally stronger"

Here is a list of the activities you can take part in:

• Beach yoga

• Sea Swimming

• Surfing

• Stand-up Paddleboarding

• Social time

Along with the sessions being physically beneficial, they can also help with building self-esteem, resilience, coping strategies, and help people to feel confident about taking on different challenges.

If you are looking to take part in this programme here is the relevent information to help you:

• From: 12th September

• Thursdays 10am – 12pm

• Duration: 6 weeks

• Location: Boscombe Honeycombe Beach (by the pier)

• Group size: 6-8

• Ability: Beginner/Novice/Newcomer/Any!

• Cost: £60 for 6 weeks

This programme addresses the mental, physical and emotional needs of carers in BCP/Dorset, by providing Blue Space Therapy activities in a relaxed and welcoming setting, among like-minded individuals.

You’ll have the chance to try sea-based activities along with relaxation and grounding techniques, providing you with a stronger toolkit to address the challenges you face in life.

The sessions will be lead by trained and experienced staff and volunteers. The venue includes warm showers, public and accessible changing, and refreshment facilities. All equipment and wetsuits/safety gear included.

If you have any questions before signing up, please contact via email: [email protected]

To sign up, please click the link here:
https://forms.office.com/r/QBvKwawigJ