Safety Information
Mindfulness at Still Embers
Mindfulness is a helpful and scientifically evidenced way of supporting wellbeing and is a safe practice for most people, including those with mental health issues, with certain exceptions, as long as some simple cautions are observed.
Participants are required to take responsibility for themselves at all times. Those who have received or are currently receiving help from a member of a mental health team for a serious condition, or addiction, should note that mindfulness sessions are not a therapeutic treatment.
We do not wish to preclude anyone from learning / participating in mindfulness but, if you have, or have had any mental health condition, for your safety, you must seek advice from us and if required consult your mental health provider or your GP before taking part.
Similarly, please seek medical advice before taking part if you have a serious health condition such as: heart problems, diabetes or cancer, if you are pregnant or if you have epilepsy or a breathing difficulty, which is not medically controlled.
It is also important to note that those who have recently experienced or who are currently going through a serious traumatic experience including catastrophic illness themselves or of a close family member, separation or bereavement, redundancy, and other events, should please seek advice from us. Mindfulness practice may result in some introspection and release of emotion which can be distressing. Whether to take part in mindfulness practice / learning may also depend upon what kind of support network you have, professional and non-professional, (family and close friends etc).
If you are currently experiencing a very low emotional state and are self-harming or have serious suicidal thoughts, then you must seek emergency help as well as informing your GP or mental health provider and any supportive close family members.
Reiki at Still Embers
Reiki is offered as a relaxation experience. It is not a medical treatment, and it is not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis or advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Please do not stop or change any medication or medical treatment because of anything experienced during a Reiki session.
Taking part is entirely optional, and participants are required to take responsibility for themselves at all times. You can pause, change position or stop at any point, without needing to give a reason.
Reiki is gentle and involves light touch, or hands held just off the body. A no-touch option is always available. Please let us know before the session if you would prefer no touch, or if there are areas of the body where you would rather not be touched.
Distant Reiki is offered on the same basis. It is a relaxation experience, carried out remotely, and it is not a substitute for medical care. You can step away or ask to stop at any time.
Please seek advice from your GP or healthcare provider before taking part if you have a serious health condition, if you are pregnant, or if you are currently receiving medical treatment, and please let us know if you have an injury, a skin condition, or a sensitivity to touch so that we can adapt the session for you. You do not have to share personal details with us, but if any of this applies to you, we ask that you get in touch before the day.
As with mindfulness, Reiki can bring up emotion or a deep sense of relaxation. If you are going through a difficult or traumatic time, please seek advice from us beforehand, and consider the support you have around you, professional and personal.
If you are currently experiencing a very low emotional state and are self-harming or have serious suicidal thoughts, then you must seek emergency help as well as informing your GP or mental health provider and any supportive close family members.