3-day Bristol Approach residential course

This course introduces you to the Bristol Approach and shows how it can support you. You will learn about and experience all aspects of The Bristol Approach, take time out to focus on your own needs and develop your own self-help support plan.

When should you come?

• At any time from diagnosis, through treatment or when treatments have finished and you want to support your recovery and maintain good health
• At a change of circumstances e.g. diagnosis of secondary cancer
• When you want support and time out to review your situation
• When you would like to explore your situation at depth within a supportive group setting

Course outline

Each day begins with a gentle stretch and breathe session and throughout the course you will be led through relaxation, meditation and imagery exercises.

Arrival

You will arrive the evening before, to allow time to settle in and meet the group. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments are provided throughout your stay.

Benefits

• Find practical ways of helping yourself and reduce stress and anxiety using the range of therapies and self-help techniques that are introduced
• Reduce feelings of isolation and fear through sharing experiences with people in similar situations
• Gain the knowledge to put together a plan of how you can support yourself
• Receive ongoing support after the course via our phone-in services with the doctor, nutritional therapist and nurse therapist

Day 1

Led by trained therapists, the first day is spent with the group and includes:

• Introduction to the Bristol Approach
• The scientific principles underpinning the approach
• Introduction to relaxation, meditation and imagery
• A session on our healthy eating guidelines

Day 2

In addition to some group sessions you will have a series of individual appointments to support you in tailoring The Bristol Approach to your individual needs. You will meet with a:

• Nutritional Therapist
• Psychotherapist
• Healer
• Doctor

Day 3 (until lunchtime)

You will spend the morning reflecting on everything that you have learned and experienced over the course and how to apply this to your everyday life.

Please note that all parts of the course are important, particularly the end of the course so we do ask you to make sure that you arrange your transport so that you can benefit from the whole programme of activities. If you want help to decide what time to book your journey home please talk to bookings who can advise you.

To find out more about availability or to book a course please contact our bookings team on 01275 370 111 or bookings@pennybrohn.org.

"The Bristol Approach gave me some control back after the rollercoaster ride through treatments, now I feel so much more positive and in control of my future."
Nicky Gupta, attended a 2-day Bristol Approach residential course

“The Bristol Approach course started me on a journey which has totally transformed my attitudes not only to cancer, but also to life.”
Sue Coyne, attended a 2-day Bristol Approach residential course