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Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

CherryBombSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

CBT and Mindfulness for Carers

It's Brain Awareness Week 13 - 19th of March, so during this Topic Tuesday we are going to take a look at how you can sooth your mind using CBT and mindfulness. We'll address what's the difference between these therapies, how can they be uesful for carers, and what services are out there that can offer these services for carers. We'll be joined by @snowlee127 from Northside Community, where they are currently running an online CBT program, 'This Way Up,' as part of a pilot study within their organisation.

Join the discussion on March 21st, 7 - 9pm.

Things you can do now:

1) Hit the 'Like' button below to receive an email reminder on the night

2.) Can't make the session? Leave your question below to be answered during the session

3.) Read this CBT and Minfulness for Carers blog

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

Wish it would rain here @snowlee127

yes I have trouble with my breathing. , I know i mosly breath with my mouth , not my nose

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CherryBombSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

It's also raining here @Former-Member and @Shaz51

@snowlee127, how and why can CBT and mindfulness be useful for carers?

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soulSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

I have found mindfulness useful to overcome trauma I suffered from abuse from my BPD partner. When I wake at night with an anxiety attack, I orientate myself to where I am and that it is a safe place. It's useful too that I have a dog that shares my bed. She snuggles up next to me when I stir and I pat her. This calms me.

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CherryBombSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

that's great to hear that it's been really helpful for you @soul. Can I ask if you've tried CBT? And if so, how do you feel CBT and minfulness compare?

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

ditto @soul exactly my situation. Very helpful, has helped me no end iin the same situation.

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snowlee127Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@Shaz51 Yes, when we firstly introduced mindfulness breathing techniques to our carers, many people said that it is harder than they thought when your body is giving you an anxious reaction and you try to slow your breaths down. The practice is also about physically telling your body to be calm. It takes practices for sure.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

Love to hear more @snowlee127 on how

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soulSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@CherryBomb, haven't really tried CBT to any great extent. I do at times replay situations in my mind at a later stage and think about what I would have done differently.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

@CherryBomb, haven't really tried CBT to any great extent -- me too @soul

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CherryBombSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Mindfulness and CBT for carers // 21 March, 7 - 9pm AEDT

I'm really keen to hear how @snowlee127 might suggest how CBT could help replaying situations @soul

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