CARER& CARE RECIPITENT REIKI & REFRESHMENTS

Eligible unpaid carers are invited to take some time out for themselves at this FREE respite event for relaxation and an opportunity to connect with like carers who live in your local community.

Description of the event:

Carers are invited to attend free Reiki sessions for the month of May (every Friday) at BHN Parkdale. We are very excited to offer this modality to more Carers who can benefit from it profound healing benefits. We ran this course in October 2024 and each week was full attendance and the feedback was amazing. This is a very special opportunity to enjoy the profound healing benefits of Reiki at no cost. Most Reiki sessions will be upwards of $100 with a skilled practitioner.

Sessions are run by qualified and experienced Reiki practitioners who will guide you through the basic principles of Reiki while giving you a treatment; time for you to unwind in a relaxed setting free from distractions.

Sessions will run for one hour and Carers can enjoy light refreshments and something to eat post session; which can either be enjoyed onsite or you can take away with you. When you book your ticket the Carer Respite team will be in touch with you to check what time you would like to attend.

Please only book one ticket (two if you are bringing your Care recipients) our staff will be in touch with you to check how many sessions you would like to attend including your time preference each week. We will do our best to accommodate the time you would like; sessions will be running on the hour from 10am to 3pm.

Some of the healing benefits of Reiki:

Reduce symptoms of pain, which can negatively affect many aspects of our lives.
Reduce stress and tension in the body that often impacts pain, our mood and emotions.
Improves sleep which is impacted by pain and emotions.
Helps to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
The relaxation benefits positively impact high blood pressure.

This course will run on the following dates:-

Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May

Session times will be:

10am-11am
11am-12pm
Break
1pm-2pm
2pm-3pm

Once you have booked your place you will be notified for your time preference for each week. We will do our best to ensure you receive a place at your preferred time as we have three practitioners working each week.

Venue: Better Health Network Parkdale

Type of Event:

Carers and Care recipients'. We encourage you to bring your Care recipient to enjoy the healing benefits of this wonderful modality. As we do not have support workers on during the sessions, your Care recipient will need to be comfortable laying down; practitioners will utilise plinths (massage tables) and follow an outline at the start of the session. Please wear comfortable non restrictive clothing i.e. track pants, gym wear, t shirt, etc.

You are welcome to stay by the Carers bedside for the duration of their session. If you are booking for both your self and your Care recipient please note this on the order form in space provided, thank you.

Once you register for this event, our team will contact you to provide further details.

As a condition of entry, you must be a registered carer with BHN prior to attending the event. To register as a Carer go to: https://forms.office.com/Pages...

If you have any queries, please contact our Carer Respite Team on 8551 7101 or email carers@bhn.org.au 🔗

For more information visit: https://bhn.org.au/services/ca...

Health Pre precautions

Please do not attend this event if you feel unwell or have COVID symptoms. You will be required to follow COVID safe practices in line with government requirements and those of the venue where this event is hosted.