Mindfulness Course – Introductory Session

Stirling Carers Centre is delighted to offer a free 8‑week Mindfulness Course designed to support Carers with stress reduction, emotional wellbeing, and building moments of calm into daily life.

Course Dates & Format

Introductory Session (Online)

• Thursday 29 January
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm
• Held online via Zoom

8‑Week Course

• Starts Thursday 5 February
• 4:00pm – 6:00pm
• Runs every Thursday at the same time (excluding 12th March- facilitator on holiday)
• Delivered primarily online via Zoom

In‑Person Sessions

The first session (5th Feb) and final session (8th Apr) will take place in person at Stirling Carers Centre.
If you’re unable to attend in person, we’ll do our best to arrange an alternative option.

Who Can Attend

• Open to adult carers aged 18+
• Free to all registered carers
• 14 places available (early booking advised)

This is ideally an 8‑week commitment, as each session builds on the last.

What Will the Course Cover?

Themes include:

• What is mindfulness and why practise it?
• Working with distraction
• Kindness and compassion

About the Facilitator

The course is facilitated by Sandrine Gardner, who is fully qualified through the Mindfulness Association and experienced in supporting individuals new to mindfulness.

Important Suitability Information

Sandrine advises that:

• If you have recently been under the care of a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, or counsellor, you should seek approval from that professional before joining.
• If you are currently going through a major traumatic life event (e.g., bereavement, separation), this may not be the right time to undertake mindfulness training.

If you are unsure, please feel free to discuss this confidentially before registering.

How to Register

To secure a place, please contact Carley O’Hare:

📧 carley@stirlingcarers.org.uk
📞01786 447003

Places are limited to 14 participants, so early booking is recommended.