“…I absolutely know that coming to Penny Brohn Cancer Care made a fundamental difference to my ability to cope with cancer, the treatment and to look forward with hope. The people at the Centre helped me to save my life."
Michell Eve, playgroup worker, mother of three
This course will enable you to explore The Bristol Approach in more depth. The course provides you with a supportive space to explore the impact of cancer on your life and identify opportunities for personal growth within your experiences. You will have a chance to add to your experience of relaxation, meditation and imagery and learn how to use these techniques.
Most people attend the 5-day Bristol Retreat course with some knowledge of The Bristol Approach and self-help techniques. You should attend:
Before booking on this course, we ask you to watch the DVD/video: The Bristol Approach to Living with Cancer, which is included in our Self-Help Starter Pack.
Each day begins with a gentle stretch and breathe session and throughout the course you will be led through relaxation, meditation and imagery exercises. You will arrive on the evening before, to allow time to settle in and meet the group. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments are provided throughout your stay, This course is led by a Psychotherapist and Healer and involves a mixture of activities. You will spend time in the group as well as in individual sessions and you will also have some personal time for quiet reflection. We will provide a safe space for you to reduce feelings of isolation and fear and to share experiences with people in similar situations.
You will have individual appointments (45 minute sessions) with a:
As a group there will be time to explore:
Sun 29 June - Fri 4 July 2008
Sun 20 July - Fri 25 July 2008
Sun 10 August - Fri 15 August 2008
Sun 21 September - Fri 26 September 2008
Sun 19 October - Fri 24 October 2008
Sun 9 November - Fri 14 November 2008
Sun 7 December - Fri 12 December 2008
We run approximately 1 - 2 courses every month please contact us via our helpline on 0845 123 23 10 to find out more about the courses and availability.
Out of necessity we have to charge a fee for our courses - this is because we receive no government funding and as a charity we rely on income from fundraising and course fees. The fee for the 5-day Bristol Approach residential course is £395 per person. This includes all food, accommodation, individual appointments and group work sessions. This rate has been subsidised by our fundraising efforts and does not reflect the actual cost of running the course.
We appreciate that the costs of our courses can be a lot of money to find. There is financial assistance available please contact our helpline on 0845 123 23 10 to find out more.
To book call 01275 370 111 or bookings@pennybrohn.org