Free or by Donation

Located in Antibes, Veronica offers CSG06 clients with a cancer diagnosis free hairdressing sessions in a completely private setting.

This may include cutting, styling, or wig treatments. Contact Veronica at 06 95 08 79 16 or through her website at

www.veronica-coiff.fr

The Bereavement Support Network (BSN) is a group of committed, trained volunteers, who share the experience of having coped with bereavement. BSN’s mission is to support English-speaking residents in France who are trying to cope with the experience of losing a loved one. We do this through individual bereavement support, by phone or video, and practical information in English. All our services are free.

We also support those who are terminally ill, their carers and families.

We are a secular organisation, independent of other groups providing similar welfare care. However, we may liaise with other organisations when appropriate or if asked by a client. Although our services are strictly confidential, there are certain limits to confidentiality, as required under law. We also understand how much more difficult it can be dealing with loss in a foreign country, far from the support of family, in a language and with a system that may be unfamiliar to many.

www.bsnvar.org

Anna Edgar leads weekly guided mindfulness sessions either on Zoom or in person before drop-in meetings at The Grange. These sessions are free to CSG06 clients.

Mindfulness is a form of attention training that helps bring clarity and perspective to life’s ups or downs by tuning in to the body, thoughts, and emotions.

Wherever you are on your cancer journey, mindfulness helps in managing periods of anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional or physical discomfort, and it enhances wellbeing. Mindful communication helps with clarity during treatment and support. It develops empathy and facilitates understanding of needs and feelings among family and friends.

No previous experience is required. You can practice seated in a chair or lying down. The group is welcoming, warm, respectful, and accepting. We invite patience, compassion, and kindness. There is opportunity for reflection, quiet, pause, slowing down, sharing observations, and asking questions on integrating the practice into your daily life

To read more about Anna, her training, and her approach to meditation go to her blog post here or her website here.