Posts Tagged ‘PAT’
Finding healing and purpose: A journey of willow weaving
Read more about Warren’s inspiring story and discover how finding a hobby like willow weaving has transformed his life.
Read MoreWe’re all human beings, not just numbers
Today our colleague Clara Eden-Thompson writes about the rise in homophobia and transphobia and the impact this is having on…
Read More‘Only when I laugh, doctor’ – the importance of sick leave as a fundamental workers’ right
Putting mental health first means taking the time to rest and recover when needed. But many people are familiar with…
Read MoreSeeing the world through new eyes in recovery – Vic’s story
Vic shares his mental health recovery journey: how he overcame alcohol addiction after 26 years, how he took control of…
Read MorePoetry Without Words: Paul’s story
Paul Hawkins is a poet, artist, publisher and former learner with our Bristol Wellbeing College. He now runs his own…
Read MoreBurnout culture: why it’s time to rethink our approach to stress at work
Our Digital Communications Officer, Alice, shares how a surprise adult ADHD diagnosis changed everything she knew about burnout, and suggests employers need a better approach to preventing workplace stress.
Read MoreThe myth of the LGBTQ+ Community: The Curse of intersectionality
To conclude LGBT+ History Month, Chay Harwood, a support workers with our High Support Accommodation Service, has written a blog on intersectionality. Chay looks at how the added layers of class and ethnicity affect people within the LGBTQ+ community, which isn’t always as accepting and inclusive as it makes out.
Read MoreYou didn’t try and fix me
River felt ready to tell his story after a difficult couple of years working out his identity and dealing with multiple mental health crises. To mark Pride month, we share River’s story and his insights into why Second Step’s support means so much to him.
Read MoreCreate & Recover – how creativity can promote recovery
Creativity has an important role in recovery but maybe one that’s not recognised as fully as it could be, especially…
Read MoreThinking in a trauma-informed way
Jemma, one of our Recovery Coaches, tells us about joining our Step Together service during a pandemic and how our trauma-informed approach helps her and the people she supports.
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