Mindfulness in Caregiving Course by May Chng

WHAT?

This course introduces mindfulness techniques to support caregivers in managing stress, preventing burnout, and improving emotional regulation. Participants will learn to build resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and enhance overall well-being. By staying present and responsive, caregivers can sustain their energy while providing more compassionate, balanced, and effective care to those they support.

Applying mindfulness to caregiving, whether you’re caring for a child, an elderly parent, a partner, or a patient, can have profound benefits for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Here are the key advantages, grouped by area:

• Mindfulness helps caregivers notice signs of tension and overwhelm before they escalate.
• Regular practice lowers cortisol levels and promotes relaxation, preventing chronic stress and compassion fatigue.

• By cultivating awareness of thoughts and emotions, caregivers can respond to difficult situations calmly rather than react impulsively.
• This helps maintain patience and empathy even during challenging moments.

• Mindfulness strengthens the ability to stay grounded in the present, making it easier to recover from setbacks or emotionally draining experiences.

• Mindfulness fosters kindness toward oneself, reducing guilt and self-criticism—common in caregiving roles.
• This self-compassion allows for sustainable care over time.

• Mindful breathing and relaxation techniques can lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression.

WHEN?

Saturday, July 4, 10am - 12pm

Saturday, July 11, 10am - 12pm

Saturday, July 18, 10am -12pm

Saturday, July 25, 10am -12pm

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @Labrador
2 Telok Blangah St 31, Yeo's Building Level 2
S108942

COURSE FEE:

$160.00 per person

$32 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy

National Silver Academy

• NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

Important Notes:

• Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable, non-transferable.

• Do ensure you are able to attend the 1st session before registering as you will not be allowed to continue with the course should you miss the 1st session.

• Missing subsequent sessions does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.

• Attendance of all 4 Sessions are required for Certificate of Completion.

• Request for transfer or make up class for selected mindfulness courses are subjected to availability. Admin fees chargeable, $30 for course transfer and $10 per make-up session.

•Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.

•By registering for classes at Brahm Centre, you consent to Brahm Centre and AIC collecting, using and disclosing your personal data, as declared in the registration form and in accordance with Brahm Centre’s Data Protection Policy found at: https://www.brahmcentre.com/data-protection-policy/, as well as AIC’s Data Protection Policy found at https://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy.

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