The Foundation had busy week marking #MHAW18, culminating with our stand at the Luton Mall on 18 May. We enjoyed a rewarding few hours, talking to the communities of Luton. It was encouraging to see many people from different cultures interested in pursuing counselling as a career. Pam Firth (Programme Tutor), Helen Thomas (Luton Hub Manager) and Angela Pask (Marketing)...
We all know what it’s like to feel stressed. However it should be recognised that what is stress to one person is pressure to another. We all need some form of pressure at work to motivate us. It is when pressure exceeds our normal capacity to cope that stress can begin. Creating work environments where employers and employees feels valued...
It’s a flying start to #MHAW18 Mental Health Awareness Week. What a great way to start the week as we celebrate the cycling achievements and helpers at the SACCR over the weekend. Our Business Development Manager, Ruth Hutchinson raised a fantastic £721 including gift aid, for her 10 mile cycle. Team Foundation helpers on the day including our Grants Manager,...
Stress in the workplace: Hear how other organisations are building preventative campaigns & overcoming mental health stigma The Counselling Foundation is delighted to partner with Neyber during Mental Health Awareness Week on the webinar on Thursday 17 May. The FREE Webinar will showcase how other organisations are building campaigns to address mental health in the workplace, including our charity, The...
Support our Business Development Manager, Ruth Hutchinson as she gets on her bike this Sunday to join the SACCR to represent our charity to cycle 10 miles! Look out for staff members Judy Mallinson and Sonja Hutchinson helping out on the “1000” register table! Passionate about promoting positive mental health, The Counselling Foundation is a leading charity that...
It’s time to get walking throughout May and beyond, especially during the long summer months. Walking has a whole host of different health benefits that can motivate you to introduce into your daily routine. Apart from the obvious benefits of being good for you physically and helping you to lose weight, here are a few more benefits of walking you...
We’re attending! The Kings Fund are an independent charity working to improve health and care in England, whose vision is that the best possible care is available to all. In it’s eighth year, the annual leadership and management summit will focus on leading and implementing transformational change of the future of health and social care where Simon Stevens, Chief Executive NHS England will...
To support Mental Health Awareness Week #MHAW18, we share tips on how we can cope with workplace stress. Considering how much time we spend at work, it’s not surprising that our jobs can have a significant impact on our mental health. Support your Colleagues Make an effort to speak to someone you wouldn’t normally. Ask how they are and really...
To coincide with World Maternal Mental Health Day on 4 May. This week is also the second UK Maternal Mental Health Matters Week (30 April to 6 May), which is coordinated by the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership UK. The week has been dedicated to raising awareness of maternal mental health issues and improving the quality of care for all women across the...
Dr Aaron Balick joins us to deliver his one day workshop, Dealing with Digital workshop at our Counselling Training centre Friday 1 June, exploring the psychology behind our use of social media. Available to book now. The psychologist and author has written many articles. In his Man up for Psychotherapy article, Dr Aaron Balick explores why talking therapy, is definitely not a man’s...
