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Tuesday 10am - 12noon Wells Place Centre, Eastleigh SO50 5PP

Upcoming Dates 12th September 19th September 26th September 10th October

12th September Mission in Brazil- a talk about the relief work in the Amazon ~ 19th September Jane from Wessex Cancer Trust ~ 26th September Sue from Shop Equality ~ 10th October Hampshire Fire & Rescue

Please note that the sessions will not be held in the same room every week therefore please ask at reception.

7 important tips for Carers who are Empaths How to Flourish as a Carer

by Jenny Holt, Freelance Health Writer When you are hyper-attuned to others’ moods, it can be hard spending time with people who are suffering. Here are a few steps you can take to protect yourself as a carer: Try to Sneak away to Meditate– Before you begin your day, be sure to meditate to centre yourself, feel your heart, and connect to your spirit. Meditate for a few minutes at your first convenient opportunity if you encounter physical or emotional distress while working. You can do this by ducking into an empty room or a restroom. Close and lock the door if you are in a public area. Focus on love and positivity. You might also get started using a meditation app to guide you.

Visualise Yourself Surrounded by Protection– A number of studies have found evidence of the healing abilities of visualisation. Visualising an envelope of white light around your body is one practical form of protection that many empaths use.

In fact, health care providers often recommend this to patients. If one of the people you are caring for is particularly challenging, visualise something strong such as a fierce panther protecting and patrolling your energy shield.

Let Your Breathing Take over– Concentrate on your breath for a couple of minutes when you think you are picking up someone else’s energies. This connects you to your power and helps to centre you. On the other hand, negativity stays lodged in your body when you hold your breath in. Inhale calm and exhale stress to purify pain and fear. Picture wellness as a clear light entering your body and unwholesome emotions as a grey fog lifting from it.

Figure out Your Empathic Needs– Your sensitivities should be safeguarded. List off your five most emotionally jolting situations when you have a calm, collected moment. To avoid fumbling in these situations, formulate a plan on how you will handle trying moments. For example, you can politely say “no” when someone asks too much of you. You do not need to give any further explanation. After all, “no” is a complete sentence.

Set Healthy Boundaries and Limits– As a carer, it can be hard to walk away from people who are stressful, especially when it is someone you love. If a family member or someone you are caring for starts to get mean or critical, you must learn to nicely but curtly cut them off and set clear boundaries and limits on what you will listen to. Have a few topics ready in the back of your mind that you can use to pivot the conversation to something more pleasant.

Pictured left is one of the free meditation and relaxing apps, that can be downloaded through Apple and android devices

Distance Yourself– At the first opportunity, distance yourself from your stressor. If you cannot pull away immediately, soothe your mind with the thought of being away from the situation soon. Do not worry about offending people. If you are going to be any good for the people you are caring for, you must first care for yourself.

Take Time to Decompress– If you find yourself absorbing negative or stressful energy, take some time at the end of the day to decompress. After an especially rough day, a long bath can soothe you. It washes away everything, including the harmful energies you have taken on from others. You might also consider going for a short hike in the woods or walk through a park.

Your monthly green tip Want to save some money while conserving the environment? Even a few simple changes around your home can reduce your carbon footprint. From opting for a shower instead of a bath to supplying your own reusable bags at the shops, you can prevent waste and pollution.

Turn it off-Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of electricity use in office buildings. Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you're leaving any room for 15 minutes or more. Same goes for electronics; switch off power strips and unplug electrical devices when you're not using them.

Use cold water- Using cold water can save up to 80 percent of the energy required to wash clothes. Choosing a low setting on the washing machine will also help save water.

Free app The Carers Federation app provides the latest information and news on the Carers Federation.

You can use the app to search for Support Groups near you, by postcode and keyword. The information you can find out about includes Autism, Dementia, Health Awareness, Mental Health and Training workshops.

The information available on the app includes a map to the venue and useful contacts. The Carers Centre has downloaded!

How we can help Adult Carers support is available to anyone over the age of 18 living in the Eastleigh Borough who is an unpaid carer for a family member or friend. At a time when a recent diagnosis can seem daunting and unsettling, we can help you to understand the services, benefits, advice and support available to you and your family.

The Adult Carers team is able to offer the following: Information and Signposting Social Opportunities IT and form filling support Emotional support A Carers journal Exclusive counselling rates

For more information call Naomi on 023 8090 2404 or email: nstock@1community.org.uk

West End Museum Dates Fancy having a free guided tour at West End Museum and joining in our Carers Coffee morning? The event is free, between 10am to noon, donations are welcome. The dates for the rest of year are 25th October and 29th November.

No need to book- simply turn up. The address is West End Museum, High Street, West End, S030 3FB.

Free Twiddle Muffs

People with dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied. It provides a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and at the same time keeping hands snug and warm. We are unable to post the muffs, however you are welcome to pop into our offices and collect one.

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Things to try Can you find 10 words associated with Autumn?

Answers as always in the next issue of Carer's Catch Up!

August's crossword answers were: Across: 3 Egypt, 5 Russia, 7 Ireland, 8 UK, 10 Canada Down:1 China, 2 France, 4 Turkey, 6 Slovakia, 9 USA

Can you find all 10 Animals?

Across 1 Popular family pet 2 Is a small colourful beetle 5 One of the largest, strongest and powerful felines in the world 7 Large hoofed animal that is most commonly found in hot deserts 8 Large dog like mammals found all over the world Down 1 Are amongst the fastest swimming mammals 3 Has a sting on its tail 4 Tallest living animal on land 6 Very common around summer 8 Hunt at night using their exceptional sight

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