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Oakhaven Hospice Autumn Supplement 2020

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Oakhaven Therapies

we have been able to extend our wellbeing service to our wider community through the Coates Centre. We run a number of workshops that provide insight into the benefits of complementary therapy and teach the

basics of massage. These workshops provide individuals with information on how to support their

health and well-being. In addition individuals can book an appointment for a complementary treatment.

there are some variations in what each of these therapies can offer and it is therefore important that treatments are tailored to meet the individual needs of the patient or carer, to ensure the most effective and safest treatment is given. “My husband died in my bed, I had no idea how much this would affect me, but it did, so Oakhaven arranged for me to see one of their amazing complementary therapists. After our meeting I decided to try the Reiki. I was taught how to sleep again. How to give myself permission to rest and recharge. How to switch off from my grief, however briefly, to make sure I was well enough to be there for my children.” The benefits of complementary therapies are evident, and in the last few years Being diagnosed with a terminal illness can be very hard to come to terms with. At Oakhaven, the Patient and Family Support Services Team provides counselling and pastoral support to help individuals and their families at this very difficult time. If you are newly diagnosed you will of course have family and friends you can talk to, however it can sometimes be easier to chat with someone who is not as close to the situation. This can allow you the space you need to process thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential setting. For those close to someone with a life- limiting illness, perhaps even caring for that person, you may find you have to adapt to their needs in ways that affect many aspects of your life. This can give rise to an overwhelming variety of emotions

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and again, talking to a trained counsellor can often help you to manage your reactions. Even when it is expected, the loss of a loved one can be a difficult time. In some cases, those affected by a person’s death may find they have started their journey through grief before the death has occurred; perhaps for example, where a person has gone through a long illness. In other cases, maybe where a death occurs without warning, loved ones may have had no time to prepare. Whatever the circumstances, those left behind can struggle to make sense of all that has happened. trained bereavement volunteers, are here to help you talk through the emotions you are feeling and find ways to help you cope. Our counselling and chaplaincy teams, as well as The gift of movement Our physiotherapists work with people with life limiting conditions to help them achieve their personal goals. Treatments tailored to individual needs empower patients to help maintain their function. Maintaining mobility, giving confidence and fostering hope all contribute to the quality of life and independence that patients seek. The team help to manage mobility by providing equipment and offering different techniques and

approaches for doing the things that you need to in day to day life, such as personal care and domestic tasks or to carry on doing the things you enjoy, such as hobbies. Physiotherapy makes a difference to patients’ lives “when I was struggling with my balance, the team worked with me to rebuild my confidence to be able to walk again using a frame, their

sense of wellbeing. Aromatherapy, the

The gift of touch Complementary therapies are offered at Oakhaven to patients and their carers to relax, feel better and gain a positive effect on the spiritual, mental and physical well-being. One of the key things that all therapies provide is touch. A simple hand massage can provide comfort and reassurance; improve the quality of life by reducing stress and improving a person’s

use of essential oils, is particularly effective in supporting patients to manage symptoms such as pain. We also offer reflexology, reiki and massage. Patients who suffer from peripheral neuropathy, which can be a side effect of chemotherapy, report that they gain relief from their symptoms following reflexology treatments. In general

I decided to try the Reiki. I was taught how to sleep again. How to give myself permission to rest and recharge.

input was so important and they always seemed to be there when I needed them” . Patient and family support services at Oakhaven

You may find it useful to talk to others who have had similar experiences, perhaps by coming along to one of the bereavement groups run through our Wellbeing Centre. We hold monthly afternoon tea sessions for the recently bereaved and monthly coffee mornings for those who have been bereaved for longer. Many people have received support and found friendships through these groups as they start to rebuild their lives. “I wouldn’t have coped with losing my soulmate without the help of the counselling services offered by Oakhaven. They came to my rescue, allowed me a safe space to explore my next steps, my grief process, my coping mechanisms. They have become my friends and I can never thank them enough for their ongoing support and help”.

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The Patient and Family Support Team continue to take referrals for counselling. You can self-refer by downloading and completing a self-referral form on our website www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/coping-with-bereavement or contact us on 01590 670 346 to request a form to be sent to you.

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