Wellbeing webinar | Almond Tree Foundation

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Hello community! I’d like to talk about something our friends at Almond Tree are doing, but first a little about them!

Who are the Almond Tree Foundation?

The Almond Tree Foundation provides online wellbeing support for families of disabled people. It is aimed towards parents, relatives, partners. Anybody who cares for a disabled person. 

They do this via online wellbeing sessions that are available for anyone to sign up, they’re open spaces to discuss your experiences and thoughts around supporting a disabled person. There are also wellbeing webinars on the way we think about disability and the people we care for.

 
Why an almond tree?

 

[Image description: A watercolour depiction of a blossoming almond tree]

The almond tree is a symbol of hope and renewal. It blossoms early in spring, heralding in the changing of seasons and beginning to the new growing season. In Chinese culture it is a symbol of being strong in difficult, sad times.

 

Wellbeing Series

 

You can check out their first Wellbeing Series, Looking Beyond Physical Diagnosis, here: Wellbeing webinar| Almond Tree Foundation (thealmondtree.org)

It covers the emotional challenges families can face with illnesses and disability. That, despite the life changes or circumstances, wellbeing is still achievable. It's 4 hour long episodes were recorded with a live audience:

1. Beyond grief, loss and fear
2. Living from possibility
3. Is lightheartedness realistic?
4. Your Questions Answered

If you find the series interesting or helpful then check out their second wellbeing series, a follow up to the first, "Let's Get Practical".

If a webinar series doesn't interest you then they also have an upcoming Community Drop-In session on April 17th 2024. These sessions are for those caring for disabled people to meet and connect with each other. To ask questions and share experiences in a safe space.

Register here to receive an invite. Community Drop-In | Almond Tree Foundation (thealmondtree.org)

If you care for a disabled person, or know somebody who does, then Almond Tree Foundation may be a source of wellbeing support.