Living alongside a loved one’s addiction can be overwhelming. It often brings a constant undercurrent of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. For many family members, finding even a moment of peace can feel out of reach. That’s why creating space for self-care isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

One gentle yet powerful way to reconnect with yourself is through breathwork.

What is Breathwork?

Breathwork is a simple but effective practice that uses conscious breathing techniques to support emotional and physical wellbeing. By focusing on your breath, you can begin to regulate your nervous system, quiet your mind, and release built-up tension in the body.

It’s accessible to everyone, requires no prior experience, and can be done from the comfort of your own home.

Why Join This Online Session?

When you have a family member struggling with addiction, your own wellbeing often takes a back seat amid the emotional turbulence and stress. Joining this online breathwork class every Sunday gives you a dedicated space to care for yourself—a place to release tension, find calm, and restore your energy.

Through accessible breathing techniques, you’ll learn how to:

• Manage anxiety
• Support your emotional health
• Build greater resilience

Each session provides practical tools to help you navigate difficult moments and regain a sense of control in your life. Most importantly, you’ll become part of a compassionate and understanding community, helping you face your family’s challenges with renewed strength, clarity, and hope.

A Safe Space to Breathe

These weekly online sessions are designed to be gentle, supportive, and grounding. You don’t need any prior experience—just a willingness to show up for yourself.

Taking just one hour a week can make a meaningful difference. It’s your time to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

About the Facilitator

Carol-Anne O’Kane is a certified breathwork facilitator from Derry with first-hand experience of growing up with a family member affected by addiction. She understands deeply the emotional turmoil this can bring.

Through her own journey, she began searching for natural ways to manage stress and cope with life’s challenges. By learning to harness her breath, she discovered a consistent and reliable source of support during times of overwhelm.

Since 2020, Carol-Anne has been sharing these practices with groups, helping people build emotional resilience, manage stress, and respond more effectively to anxiety. She is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where people can reconnect with themselves.

Join the Journey

The free weekly breathwork class takes place:

• Every Sunday
• 7:30pm – 8:30pm
• Starting June 7th, 2026
• Online via Zoom

If you or someone you know is affected by a loved one’s addiction, this is a meaningful opportunity to prioritise your wellbeing.

👉 Register your place here: https://forms.gle/PvSCr7Ba3risX7b36

Because while you may be supporting someone else, your wellbeing matters too.