Wellbeing Sessions
Wellbeing Circles for Schools and Community Groups
Thanks to a very generous grant from the Fairer Health and Wellbeing Project Fund through Suffolk County Council, we are delighted to be able to offer wellbeing sessions for children in schools and community groups. The sessions will be offered to groups of girls from years 5-11 across a six week programme.
Six 1-hour sessions will focus on emotional and social literacy, providing tools to manage the changes ahead (for example mindfulness exercises, yoga, relaxation) with confidence-building, positive and empowering activities. Girls will receive a journal in the first session and weekly journaling tasks to help focus and explore some of the topics we discuss.
Sessions ideally take place seated on the floor in a circle in a quiet space – this might require some moving of furniture etc. Each session starts with an opening of the circle where girls can share any things that have come up over the week and ends with a closing activity.
Session 1 : My many emotions
Session 2 : Me, myself and others
Session 3 : Finding my voice
Session 4 : My unique body
Session 5 : My periods
Session 6 : Celebration of me
These sessions can be adapted for a group of boys as well. (Session 4 - what is manliness?, Session 5 - my body)
If you would like us to come in to your school or community group setting (Brownies/Scouts/home ed group etc), please email claire@westsuffolkhive.org.uk
Six 1-hour sessions will focus on emotional and social literacy, providing tools to manage the changes ahead (for example mindfulness exercises, yoga, relaxation) with confidence-building, positive and empowering activities. Girls will receive a journal in the first session and weekly journaling tasks to help focus and explore some of the topics we discuss.
Sessions ideally take place seated on the floor in a circle in a quiet space – this might require some moving of furniture etc. Each session starts with an opening of the circle where girls can share any things that have come up over the week and ends with a closing activity.
Session 1 : My many emotions
Session 2 : Me, myself and others
Session 3 : Finding my voice
Session 4 : My unique body
Session 5 : My periods
Session 6 : Celebration of me
These sessions can be adapted for a group of boys as well. (Session 4 - what is manliness?, Session 5 - my body)
If you would like us to come in to your school or community group setting (Brownies/Scouts/home ed group etc), please email claire@westsuffolkhive.org.uk
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Let's Talk - Wellbeing Meet-ups
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with Tina Gibbons, flower essence therapist and nature connection guide
Mondays 10am - 12pm www.tinagibbons.co.uk |
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Fortnightly meet-ups to connect and chat about emotional wellbeing around the fire with a cup of tea.
A meditation will be delivered at each session and guests will be introduced to Natural Mindfulness activities as they are invited to consider what nature can show us about the difficult emotional states we may face.
Natural Mindfulness, not only helps us to rest and restore and bring calm to a busy mind, but it also offers us the opportunity to come back to what is natural, to come back to our centre and gain fresh perspectives on the situations we are facing.
We often forget that we are nature, we are not separate from nature. When we take time to interact with nature and reflect on some of life's challenges, we often experience insight that helps us to make sense of a situation or view things differently.
A warm, friendly and compassionate space awaits, offering all participants the opportunity for connection.
These sessions are being trialled throughout October & November
Booking is essential and tickets are offered on a sliding scale:
Free to those who are struggling financially at the moment
£10 as the standard price
£15 for those who feel abundant and want to support the sessions a little more.
Website: https://www.tinagibbons.co.uk/online-nature-wellbeing-courses
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natureconnectionwithtina
Email: tina@centredinnature.co.uk
A meditation will be delivered at each session and guests will be introduced to Natural Mindfulness activities as they are invited to consider what nature can show us about the difficult emotional states we may face.
Natural Mindfulness, not only helps us to rest and restore and bring calm to a busy mind, but it also offers us the opportunity to come back to what is natural, to come back to our centre and gain fresh perspectives on the situations we are facing.
We often forget that we are nature, we are not separate from nature. When we take time to interact with nature and reflect on some of life's challenges, we often experience insight that helps us to make sense of a situation or view things differently.
A warm, friendly and compassionate space awaits, offering all participants the opportunity for connection.
These sessions are being trialled throughout October & November
Booking is essential and tickets are offered on a sliding scale:
Free to those who are struggling financially at the moment
£10 as the standard price
£15 for those who feel abundant and want to support the sessions a little more.
Website: https://www.tinagibbons.co.uk/online-nature-wellbeing-courses
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natureconnectionwithtina
Email: tina@centredinnature.co.uk
Working Well
Nature-based business well-being and planning.
Mondays 10am-12pm with Tina Gibbons
During these special outdoor meet ups, you will be invited to consider how your work and business operates in a way that is in harmony with nature's principles.
This is a very subtle but powerful difference to operating in an eco-friendly way. Rather than considering how we can carry on as normal, in a way that has less of a damaging impact on the environment, we will be questioning and challenging 'normal' and look to nature's principles to guide us into a different way of being.
We are not separate from nature, we ARE nature. With this in mind, it is fair to consider that our lives and businesses may thrive more fully, if we base our decisions and actions on how we see nature thriving.
To support this exploration and enquiry, participants will be introduced to natural mindfulness activities to deepen their awareness of the nature around them.
These fortnightly gatherings offer local business people the opportunity to network, whilst also considering ways to support the wellbeing of their life and work, whilst contributing positively to the environment through action and change.
A wonderful opportunity to build connections with like minded professionals.
https://www.tinagibbons.co.uk/event-details/working-well-2021-10-11-10-00-1
Mondays 10am-12pm with Tina Gibbons
During these special outdoor meet ups, you will be invited to consider how your work and business operates in a way that is in harmony with nature's principles.
This is a very subtle but powerful difference to operating in an eco-friendly way. Rather than considering how we can carry on as normal, in a way that has less of a damaging impact on the environment, we will be questioning and challenging 'normal' and look to nature's principles to guide us into a different way of being.
We are not separate from nature, we ARE nature. With this in mind, it is fair to consider that our lives and businesses may thrive more fully, if we base our decisions and actions on how we see nature thriving.
To support this exploration and enquiry, participants will be introduced to natural mindfulness activities to deepen their awareness of the nature around them.
These fortnightly gatherings offer local business people the opportunity to network, whilst also considering ways to support the wellbeing of their life and work, whilst contributing positively to the environment through action and change.
A wonderful opportunity to build connections with like minded professionals.
https://www.tinagibbons.co.uk/event-details/working-well-2021-10-11-10-00-1
Useful Numbers and Websites
Emergency Numbers
999 or 112 Urgent, life-threatening emergency – police, ambulance, fire department, coastguard. If you are in danger and are unable to speak to the operator dial 55 for help
NHS – 111
Police - 101
Anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321
Crimestoppers (to report crimes anonymously): 0800 555 111
Smell gas? National Grid - 0800 111 999
Power Cut? UK Power Networks – 0800 31 63 105
Water leak? Anglian Water – 03457 145 145
Flooding? Floodline – 0345 988 1188
Highways emergency? Highways Agency - 0345 606 6171
Health and Care
Healthwatch Suffolk http://www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk/
Patients Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) West Suffolk Hospital 01284 712555
Age UK 0800 055 6112
St Nicholas Hospice 01284 715572 https://www.stnicholashospice.org.uk
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) http://www.each.org.uk/
Macmillan Cancer Support Helpline 0808 808 00 00
Marie Curie Cancer Care 0800 090 2309
Shopmobility - 01933 229644
Families and Children
Suffolk Family Information Service 0345 60 800 33
Children’s Centres http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/childrenscentres
Bury Library Children’s Centre - 01284 732266
Carousel Children’s Centre - 01284 748355
Hardwick Children’s Centre - 01284 733940
Home Start http://www.homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk
Suffolk Parent Carer Network (SPCN) https://spcn.org.uk/
SANDS (support for anyone affected by the death of a baby)
Helpline 0808 164 3332 WestSuffolk@sands.org.uk
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Childline 0800 1111
The Samaritans 116 123
Suffolk Wellbeing Service 0300 123 1781
Suffolk Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Hub
0345 600 2090
Suffolk Mind 0300 111 6000 www.suffolkmind.org.uk
The Mix (support for under 25s) - 0808 808 4994 www.themix.org.uk
Papyrus - helpline for young people who are feeling suicidal or have thought about self-harm 0800 068 41 41 www.papyrus-uk.org
Young Minds crisis text messenger service (24/7) text YM to 85258
www.youngminds.org.uk
The Source (advice for young people in Suffolk) www.thesource.me.uk
Alumina (self harm support for 14-19yr olds) www.selfharm.co.uk
Kooth (online mental wellbeing community) www.kooth.com
Acorn Counselling Service 01473 381403
Beat (Eating Disorders Association) Helplines: 0808 801 0711 (Youthline) 0808 801 0677 (Adults). 0300 123 3355 (General enquiries) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
The Blackbird Foundation (a Suffolk based charity that promotes self-care and wellness in the bereavement community) http://theblackbirdfoundation.co.uk/
Get Me Out of The Four Walls https://www.getmeout.org.uk/
The NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000
Debt advice, addiction and homelessness
Citizens Advice Bury St Edmunds
General advice 0808 278 7868 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm
Universal Credit 0800 144 8 444 Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
https://suffolkwestcab.org.uk/contact-us/
Suffolk financial advice and support 0800 068 3131
National Debtline 0808 808 4000
Bury Drop-in - aims to provide a safe place for the homeless and those with housing needs in Bury St Edmunds. http://www.burydropin.org/
Shelter - Offers advice, advocacy and representation to people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk. 0344 515 1860 http://www.shelter.org.uk/
Crisis - 020 7426 5685
Call FRANK - 24 hour, seven days a week free and confidential telephone service that offers advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions about drugs. 0300 123 6600 TEXT 82111 http://www.talktofrank.com/
Gamblers Anonymous 0330 094 0322 National Helpline
Drinkline (National alcoholic helpline) - 0300 123 1110
Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/bury-st-edmunds
Crime and Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse 24h helpline 0800 977 5690
National Domestic Abuse 24h helpline 0808 2000 247
Anti-social behaviour 01284 757465
Bury St Edmunds Womens Aid Centre (the Refuge) providing safety and support for women and children experiencing Domestic Abuse. 01284 753085 http://burystedmundswomensaid.org.uk/
Foodbanks
Gatehouse Foodbank 01284 754967 http://www.gatehouse.org.uk/
Storehouse – West Suffolk Vineyard Church 01284 765874 https://wsvc.org.uk/about/compassion/
Still Good Food - https://www.stillgoodfood.org/
999 or 112 Urgent, life-threatening emergency – police, ambulance, fire department, coastguard. If you are in danger and are unable to speak to the operator dial 55 for help
NHS – 111
Police - 101
Anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321
Crimestoppers (to report crimes anonymously): 0800 555 111
Smell gas? National Grid - 0800 111 999
Power Cut? UK Power Networks – 0800 31 63 105
Water leak? Anglian Water – 03457 145 145
Flooding? Floodline – 0345 988 1188
Highways emergency? Highways Agency - 0345 606 6171
Health and Care
Healthwatch Suffolk http://www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk/
Patients Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) West Suffolk Hospital 01284 712555
Age UK 0800 055 6112
St Nicholas Hospice 01284 715572 https://www.stnicholashospice.org.uk
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) http://www.each.org.uk/
Macmillan Cancer Support Helpline 0808 808 00 00
Marie Curie Cancer Care 0800 090 2309
Shopmobility - 01933 229644
Families and Children
Suffolk Family Information Service 0345 60 800 33
Children’s Centres http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/childrenscentres
Bury Library Children’s Centre - 01284 732266
Carousel Children’s Centre - 01284 748355
Hardwick Children’s Centre - 01284 733940
Home Start http://www.homestartmidandwestsuffolk.org.uk
Suffolk Parent Carer Network (SPCN) https://spcn.org.uk/
SANDS (support for anyone affected by the death of a baby)
Helpline 0808 164 3332 WestSuffolk@sands.org.uk
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Childline 0800 1111
The Samaritans 116 123
Suffolk Wellbeing Service 0300 123 1781
Suffolk Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Hub
0345 600 2090
Suffolk Mind 0300 111 6000 www.suffolkmind.org.uk
The Mix (support for under 25s) - 0808 808 4994 www.themix.org.uk
Papyrus - helpline for young people who are feeling suicidal or have thought about self-harm 0800 068 41 41 www.papyrus-uk.org
Young Minds crisis text messenger service (24/7) text YM to 85258
www.youngminds.org.uk
The Source (advice for young people in Suffolk) www.thesource.me.uk
Alumina (self harm support for 14-19yr olds) www.selfharm.co.uk
Kooth (online mental wellbeing community) www.kooth.com
Acorn Counselling Service 01473 381403
Beat (Eating Disorders Association) Helplines: 0808 801 0711 (Youthline) 0808 801 0677 (Adults). 0300 123 3355 (General enquiries) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
The Blackbird Foundation (a Suffolk based charity that promotes self-care and wellness in the bereavement community) http://theblackbirdfoundation.co.uk/
Get Me Out of The Four Walls https://www.getmeout.org.uk/
The NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000
Debt advice, addiction and homelessness
Citizens Advice Bury St Edmunds
General advice 0808 278 7868 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm
Universal Credit 0800 144 8 444 Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
https://suffolkwestcab.org.uk/contact-us/
Suffolk financial advice and support 0800 068 3131
National Debtline 0808 808 4000
Bury Drop-in - aims to provide a safe place for the homeless and those with housing needs in Bury St Edmunds. http://www.burydropin.org/
Shelter - Offers advice, advocacy and representation to people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk. 0344 515 1860 http://www.shelter.org.uk/
Crisis - 020 7426 5685
Call FRANK - 24 hour, seven days a week free and confidential telephone service that offers advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions about drugs. 0300 123 6600 TEXT 82111 http://www.talktofrank.com/
Gamblers Anonymous 0330 094 0322 National Helpline
Drinkline (National alcoholic helpline) - 0300 123 1110
Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/bury-st-edmunds
Crime and Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse 24h helpline 0800 977 5690
National Domestic Abuse 24h helpline 0808 2000 247
Anti-social behaviour 01284 757465
Bury St Edmunds Womens Aid Centre (the Refuge) providing safety and support for women and children experiencing Domestic Abuse. 01284 753085 http://burystedmundswomensaid.org.uk/
Foodbanks
Gatehouse Foodbank 01284 754967 http://www.gatehouse.org.uk/
Storehouse – West Suffolk Vineyard Church 01284 765874 https://wsvc.org.uk/about/compassion/
Still Good Food - https://www.stillgoodfood.org/