Wellbeing Support
Wellbeing Support
At Next Steps Together, we're dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of those living with dementia and their families. Our approach embraces a variety of therapeutic activities tailored to enrich both emotional and physical health.
From the gentle, stress-relieving techniques of Reflexology, Mindfulness or Sound Therapy, to the expressive freedom and cognitive stimulation offered by Art Therapy, and the grounding, nature-based benefits of Ecotherapy or Gardening.
Reflexology
Our dementia awareness workshops aim to educate the General Public, local businesses and other community or voluntary organisations about dementia, to promote greater empathy and understanding. These sessions are geared towards creating a supportive environment for those affected by dementia, covering topics such as:
- Becoming a 'Dementia Friend'
- Creating dementia friendly business environments
- Effective Communication for Carers: Enhancing the ability to communicate needs clearly and effectively, building trust, and managing conflicts
- Managing Grief for Carers: Providing support for dealing with grief, including understanding the grief process and finding ways to cope.
Our Holistic Approach
Below, you'll find an overview of the holistic wellbeing support services we offer. As we develop this website further, we will create a separate page for each service.
Reflexology for Dementia Care
Discover the gentle power of reflexology, offering both dementia patients and caregivers a path to reduced stress, enhanced sleep, and a moment of peaceful connection.
Soothing Hand Massage
A gentle way to ease tension, promote relaxation, and enhance the emotional bond between caregivers and their loved ones with dementia. This therapy can stimulate circulation, reduce stress, and offer moments of peaceful connection.
Sound Therapy: A Harmonic Escape
Sound therapy, uses the therapeutic qualities of music, sounds and singing to calm, connect, and uplift spirits.
Mindfulness: A Moment of Calm
Mindfulness and breathwork practices offer tools for stress management and emotional regulation.
Art Therapy: Express and Explore
Art therapy invites participants to express themselves beyond words, stimulating cognitive function and providing a joyful, creative outlet for both people with dementia and their caregivers.
Gardening Therapy: Nurture in Nature
Our gardening clubs encourage active engagement with nature, promoting social connection, reducing stress, and enhancing mood through the simple joy of planting and tending to a garden.
Ecotherapy: Connection through Nature
Ecotherapy provides therapeutic activities in outdoor settings to facilitate sensory connection with nature, aid reminiscence and enhance wellbeing.