Caring for Carers: for companions of people with dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a profound act of love — but it can also be emotionally and physically exhausting. Whether you’re a full-time caregiver or balancing care with work and family life, this workshop offers a space for you to be supported, rather than to support.

Facilitated by artist Natalia Millman, in partnership with Memory Support Hertfordshire, this creative wellbeing workshop is designed to offer practical tools, emotional reflection, and gentle body-based practices to help you reconnect with yourself, feel less alone in your experience, and explore what self-care really looks like for you.

What to Expect:

Gentle breathing & grounding exercises
Reflective writing activities
Progressive muscle relaxation and guided visualisation
Creative art-making
Optional group sharing and connection
Movement and touch-based practices
Practical tools for self-care, boundary-setting, and emotional resilience
Disclaimer:
This workshop is facilitated by creative practitioners, not licensed therapists or mental health professionals. While it is designed to offer a supportive and expressive space, it is not a substitute for professional therapy or clinical support.

Please be aware that it might touch on sensitive or emotional experiences and could be triggering for some participants. We encourage you to engage at your own pace and take care of your wellbeing throughout adn after. Support resources will be available, and you’re welcome to step away at any time.

This workshop is part of the exhibition “Letters to Forever” created by Natalia Millman.

Letters to Forever — NATALIA MILLMAN

6-28 August

St Peter’s Church, St Albans, Hertfordshire

“Letters to Forever” is proudly supported by Arts Council England and funded by #NationalLottery players as part of its National Portfolio, bringing creativity and culture to Hertfordshire.