The Carers' Meditation Podcast

Heavy Blanket Meditation | For Dementia Carers

Alison Watson-Shields Season 1 Episode 33

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The Heavy Blanket Meditation is a gentle, grounding practice for unpaid carers, designed to offer deep comfort and a sense of safety.

Using the imagery of a warm, weighted blanket, this meditation supports the nervous system to slow down, release tension, and feel held — particularly helpful during times of exhaustion, emotional overwhelm, or when caring for someone living with dementia feels like a little too much.

This episode is for carers who need reassurance, rest, and permission to pause — even briefly.

Find a comfortable position, press play, and allow yourself to settle into calm and ease.

Suitable for anyone supporting someone living with dementia, whether at home or in a professional care role.

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The Carers' Meditation Podcast is produced by Young at Heart ULO CIC, Stockton-on-Tees. Supporting unpaid carers of people living with dementia.

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