Caring for the Carers: A Day of Reflection, Connection & Wellbeing
Rest ~ Reflect ~ Reconnect ~ Recharge ~ Thrive
Caring for the Carers was inspired by a simple thought: who cares for the carers? Nurses, healthcare professionals, teachers, doctors, social workers, counsellors, therapists, those who look after relatives – all give of themselves, often receiving little, or no support, in return. This course is about restoring the balance: supporting carers, sharing uplifting stories, tips and advice, explaining the benefits of meditation, plus an introduction to gentle yoga and its benefits.
Caring for the Carers is presented by Breda Gardner, Marie Morris and Tina Ralph. Breda and Marie are experienced nurses and complementary health practitioners, and between them they have over 70 years expertise of caring for and helping others. Tina has been practising and teaching yoga for over 20 years. It is Breda, Marie and Tina’s intention to develop and expand the valuable themes covered in this course, and to run further retreats throughout 2027.
Caring for the Carers takes place in the St Ivers House & Wellness Centre (formerly Butlers Pub), near the beautiful location of Our Lady’s Island in Co Wexford. On-site accommodation is available at a special rate for those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the retreat experience. This healing, uplifting and revitalising course takes place on Saturday 21st November from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm, and costs €130.00, including teas, coffees, snacks and lunch. Places are strictly limited, so please book now to secure your place.
Course Programme
10.00 – 10.30 Arrival, Tea & Snacks
10.30 – 11.15 Welcome, Introductions, Opening Circle & Grounding Exercise (Breda, Marie & Tina)
11.15 – 11.30 Comfort Break
11.30 – 1.00 Understanding Energy (Breda)
1.00 – 2.30 Lunch, Connection & Mindful Walking
2.30 – 4.00 Introduction to Life Coaching, Radical Listening & Connection (Marie)
4.00 – 4.45 Positive Life Wheel (Breda)
4.45 – 5.00 Comfort Break
5.00 – 6.30 Gentle Yoga & Yoga Nidra (Tina)
6.30 – 7.00 Closing Circle
About the Course Facilitators
Breda Gardner worked as a nurse for over twenty years in Ireland, the UK, America and the Middle East. Frustrated by some of the limitations of traditional medicine, she branched out into a range of complementary therapies, and now holds qualifications in homeopathy, iridology, diagnostic kinesiology and nutrition. She dreams of a world where traditional and complementary medicine work together and side by side – and has been running successful clinics doing just this since returning to Ireland in 2002. Breda has also published two books on complementary health, and been a regular commentator on the subject on radio and in print.
Marie Morris is an experienced ICU nurse, Reiki and Magnified Healing® practitioner, and certified health and wellbeing life coach with a passion for supporting those who care for others. Drawing on her nursing experience and holistic practices, she supports nurses, teachers and carers to reduce stress, restore their energy and reconnect with their own wellbeing. Marie also runs programmes for universities in Ireland / the UK, teaching healthcare professionals how to treat patients with love, care and respect, and how to manage their own health and wellbeing. She is passionate about creating safe, nurturing spaces where carers can pause, breathe, heal and simply receive, reminding them that they deserve care too.
Tina Ralph has been practising and teaching yoga in Wexford for almost 20 years. Her adult yoga sessions combine meditation, yoga postures and breathing techniques, all shared in a light hearted manner. Each session finishes with a cosy, deeply relaxing rest. With specialist training in Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy for Children with Special Needs, Tina runs weekly Yoga Programmes in schools for children and teens with additional needs. She is passionate about making yoga accessible to everybody. Tina is closely connected to her local community, and works in homeless services in Wexford. For anyone who’s never tried yoga before, Tina specialises in gentle introductory sessions, which will form part of this course.
2027 Courses
Breda has been running positive living workshops and her well-received homeopathic first aid course for many years now. Breda worked as a nurse for over two decades across the world. She trained in numerous therapies to help her overcome depression in her 20’s, and has worked as a complementary health practitioner for over 30 years. In that time, she has helped many thousands of clients. In her courses, she freely shares her extensive knowledge and experience of helping clients to heal themselves and live more positively.
The program for the first half of 2027 is currently being finalised, and will include a re-run of her Homeopathy First Aid Course, an Introduction to Kinesiology, and further development of Caring for the Carers workshops.
All events take place at the St Ivers House & Wellness Centre near Our Lady’s Island, Co Wexford (Y35 WD82).
Homeopathic First Aid Course
Back by popular demand, Breda will once again be running her Homeopathic First Aid Course. Learn how to use Homeopathic Medicine in the home for health ailments like Coughs, Colds, Diarrhoea, Headaches, Sore Throats and so on. The course takes place over three monthly Saturdays in Q1 2027, from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Places are limited and are already filling up fast, so please contact Breda below ASAP to make guarantee your spot! (Breda will run this course again in Q3 2027).
Price: €180.00, including comprehensive binder and light lunch.
Reserve your place and book now!
An Introduction to Diagnostic Kinesiology
Learn more about diagnostic kinesiology, a special technique that allows you to test for:
- Food allergies
- Electromagnetic stress
- Geopathic stress
- Viral, bacterial, parasitic or fungal infections
- Suitable homeopathic remedies to help you heal.
This powerful and non-intrusive technique can help to identify and balance problem areas, and pinpoint the maintaining causes of illness. It’s especially designed for people who have attended
This course will take place in Q1 2027 over two Saturdays: dates to be confirmed. Price: €120.00, including comprehensive binder and light lunch.
Reserve your place and book now!
2027 Workshops
Breda will be organising a series of workshops and her first ever retreat in 2027. She and Marie will also continue the Caring for the Carers series of workshops.
Each positive living workshop includes:
- Practical tips and advice to help you develop a more positive attitude and outlook
- Fun and lively exercises to show you how to put balance back into your life
- Stories and case studies to uplift and inspire you
- How to tap into your own inner power
- Simple and easy steps to follow to bring you greater health and happiness.
Courses take place on Saturdays from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Price: €60.00 per workshop, including handouts and light lunch. More details on 2027 programme to follow soon.
