Befriending Service
Nervous about attending at Pause & Breathe? We have a befriending service, run by our volunteer Lee, who you can see in the photo.
We know how difficult it can be to come to something for the first time. To walk through the door of a brand new place, not knowing what - and who - to expect. We can all be really good at talking ourselves out of things!
Lee can chat with you before you start coming along - whether that’s via text, phone or meeting up for a coffee. She can accompany you to you first class - or the first few, if you need a bit of extra support. She can be someone to help ease the discomfort of feeling like the “newbie”.
Interested? Email: susie@pauseandbreathe.co.uk
The Place to Pause & Breathe
Currently, this service is only available for people who’d like to attend The Place to Pause & Breathe in Bonnybridge. If it’s needed, we can look at rolling it out in Bo’ness too.
Meet Lee:
I'm Lee I enjoy long nature walks, indoor swimming, yoga. Listening to music and going to watch theatre and bands.
I am an experienced Community worker. I feel passionate about helping people in the Community especially during times of struggle. I like to support women in a safe space, to feel part of a lovely Community group. Enjoying special moments and learning new things together.
I like to attend and Volunteer at Pause and Breathe as after a road traffic accident I had to piece myself back together again physically and mentally which Susie helped me with. Firstly I joined her wellbeing walks, then building up the stamina and confidence to go to the centre. I tried yoga, dance, qi gong and various other activities. The centre was there when nobody else was as I wasn't quite well enough to do anything. Later I completed my physio and CBT therapy.
So if you feel you can't manage just come along anyway and try what you can do, instead of focusing on what you can't!
Even if you’re not sure what to try you can always come in for a chat with Susie or one of the lovely Community members.
I believe in women being body positive and loving and accepting yourself just as you are.
