Today we had a nice big group and it was lovely to welcome back a member who had not been for a while. This group is very much for people to choose when they attend. You may want to come every week, every couple of weeks, or once a month. The most important thing isContinue reading “Facing Fears”
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Coping with suicidal thoughts
Today in the group we looked at different ways that can help our thinking patterns when we feel in such a low, desperate place. Depression and pain can distort our thinking. It seems like we’re wearing very dark tinted “gloomy specs”. Everything looks different to how it really is. Thoughts are thoughts – not necessarilyContinue reading “Coping with suicidal thoughts”
From Despair to Hope
We had a really big group today. It was really nice to welcome two new members and to also have someone back who had not been at the group for some time. A lot of group members have been going through really challenging times in their lives and were able to say how they feel.Continue reading “From Despair to Hope”
Back to basics
Today we had a nice small group where it was great to welcome back a member who had not been at the group for some time. People regularly comment on how safe a group this is and how it has a “family like” atmosphere where the well being of group members is always on ourContinue reading “Back to basics”
The group visits the Stafford Centre
Today we had the pleasure of visiting the Stafford Centre in Broughton, Edinburgh. It is a resource for adults with mental health issues. The centre opens Mon-Fri 12-4pm. We were really impressed with all the different activities the centre provides. Some of these group activities range from; woodwork, walking, recovery/wellbeing, art and music to nameContinue reading “The group visits the Stafford Centre”