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The ‘talking benches concept’ was started by Alison Owen-Jones in 2019. Introduced the concept of the happy to chat bench which was then expanded around the world. Chat benches have appeared in Australia, Canada and the Ukraine. Loneliness and mental health issues have been prevalent throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions have been placed on how … Continue reading “Conversation Starter” Project November 2020

Lockdown commenced in the UK on the 23rd March 2020, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Since this time we have been through a multitude of changes to the way we live our lives. When faced with adversity and threat, such as a global pandemic, the human brain goes in to ‘protect’ mode which often … Continue reading Cultivating Compassion as we Emerge from Lockdown- Blog for the Emotional Health Toolkit.

On Friday 24th July, new rules were introduced in England which state that face coverings must be worn in enclosed spaces including shops, supermarkets, takeaways, banks & building societies and post offices. Understandably, for many these new rules are a source of anxiety. Already there is a swathe of public opinion circulating on social media … Continue reading Navigating Anxiety and Fear: The New Face Mask Rules July 2020.

Lockdown commenced in the UK on the 23rd March 2020, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Since this time we have been through a multitude of changes to the way we live our lives. When faced with adversity and threat, such as a global pandemic, the human brain goes in to ‘protect’ mode which often … Continue reading Cultivating Compassion as we Emerge from Lockdown.