Devon Wellbeing Hub hosts first mini retreat

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in News, Recovery and wellbeing on 9th December, 2024

Last month, the Devon Wellbeing Hub hosted its first ‘Reset and Restore’ mini retreat at Dartmoor Reach Alpaca and Glamping Farm.

The day was for colleagues working in healthcare, social care and the police across Devon who have been on a prolonged period of absence or who have recently returned to work following extended time off.

Led by Anna Croucher, Senior Colleague Wellbeing Practitioner, and Lau Harp, Psychotherapist, the aim was to give people the space, time and permission, to pause, relax and restore.

Colleagues were encouraged to put away any distractions for the day and focus on slowing down by engaging in mindfulness practice, a short wellbeing walk and a restorative gong bath – all whilst surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside and resident alpacas!

Commenting on the day, colleagues said:

“The venue was perfect, the number of attendees were comfortable for the space. The coaches were superb and had a great deal of knowledge and compassion.”
“Mentally and physically I have felt a shift. Hard to explain other than I am feeling a calmer person. I've let go of tension and I have permitted myself to slow down and it seems to have worked. So simple but I couldn't see it before. It is fine not to be OK and it is OK to ask for help.”
“It was an incredible space, facilitated by incredible people who had a genuine interest in our wellbeing.”

Lau said: "We know how difficult it can be to make sustainable and lasting changes from a place of business, routine and habit. Taking some time out in a nourishing environment that encourages us to slow down allows us the space required to physically and mentally reset, rejuvenate and reorganise what feels important. This sense of spaciousness is integral to us being able to tend to our overall wellbeing.

“The day was a pleasure to lead. It was so wonderful to see people bring their whole selves and experience the immediate impacts of settling the nervous system. We are so grateful to everyone that carved out the time to attend."

The Hub is hoping to run another retreat in the future. For updates, please follow the Devon Wellbeing Hub on Eventbrite, where you’ll also find a list of upcoming virtual workshops on topics such as Managing Imposter Syndrome and Keeping Well at Work.

Get in touch:

If you work in healthcare, social care or the police in Devon and are struggling with any aspect of your wellbeing, or you lead a team who would benefit from support, the Hub can help you today.

Please get in touch by emailing dpt.devonwellbeing@nhs.net or by calling 0300 303 5455. You can also fill out the simple referral form on the Devon Wellbeing Hub website.

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