Taking a risk in 2022…
Taking a risk in 2022… Taking a risk in 2022. I’m doing it again… Almost two years ago, after furlough led to redundancy – I decided to start building a…
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Supporting schools with mental health training
Supporting schools with mental health training Work pressure in Covid lockdown was shattering, says teachers Supporting schools with mental health training As a former school leader, I can empathise with…
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Mental health toll on young people
The Mental Health toll on young people The mental health toll on young people A lack of motivation and fears for the future. Those are just some of the mental…
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MHFA for men
MHFA – Men don’t choose to do this course, right? MHFA for men – June 2021 The skills gained by completing an MHFA course are transferable to any social setting,…
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School Visit Leaders and Mental Health
Should school visit leaders (VL) be trained in Mental Health Awareness? Original image source – National guidance for the management of outdoor learning, off-site visits and learning outside the classroom…
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Mental Health First Aid Worcestershire
Mental Health First Aid Worcestershire I’m so excited about this! We have a NEW training venue in #Worcestershire – at the very place I started my own teaching career, almost…
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Self-care explored: Going barefoot
Self-care explored: Going barefoot Our stories of self-care and amazing things people do to address their stress, feel good and stay happy continue… This week we are talking all things…
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Self-care explored: Cold-water sea swimming
Self-care explored: Cold-water sea swimming Last week I introduced the idea of hosting a series of guest articles, based around the importance of self-care and what people do to manage…
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The importance of self-care.
The importance of self-care. I love to SUP! In this article, I explore my own passion for Stand-Up Paddleboarding and how it makes me feel. But bigger than that, I’m…
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Starting a business in 2020…
Starting a business in 2020… Starting out in business in 2020 has been tough so far. After being made redundant back in July, I was forced into creating a new…
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My own mental health adventure
Discovering how powerful the great outdoors can be for your mental health and well-being. The first time I realised how powerful the great outdoors can be in reducing anxiety and…
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Discovering WHY…
WHY – For what reason or purpose – “why did he do it?” The WHY is the purpose, cause or belief that drives every one of us. (Simon Sinek, 2009) In…
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