Blog, Volunteering, Giving for wellbeing
How it helps your recovery
Site Administrator
Discover how giving back can help your recovery along with three new opportunities taking on people this month!
Blog, Creativity for wellbeing, Giving for wellbeing
How the student development programme helped me with my recovery
Kirsty
Curious mum of three to parent, community member and employee. Discover how the college aided Kirsty’s recovery and how curiosity turned into opportunities once Kirsty joined the student development programme.
Blog, Volunteering, Giving for wellbeing
A carers story
Emma
This story by one of our experts by experience showcases three examples of how small acts of kindness and caring about, or for, others can have a big impact; supporting the premise that everyone can make a difference, however big or small. Read the full story to be inspired.
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Blog, Self-care, Giving for wellbeing
"Today was a day I smiled": Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Carrie
Today, student Carrie submitted an uplifting piece of writing about how one small act of kindness completely elevated her mood during a difficult time.
Walk alongside Carrie as she shows us the extraordinary difference a few simple words can make in helping us to feel connected and less lonely.
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Blog, Campaign, Volunteering, Self-care, Giving for wellbeing
Lets Talk About Loneliness
Louisa
This week New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College is raising awareness for Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May) hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. This years theme is loneliness. Read more to find out what we're doing, how you can reduce loneliness and how you can get involved to help the people you care about.
Blog, Spiritual self-care, Self-care, Giving for wellbeing
Carrie
A beautifully written piece offering hope and comfort to anyone who reads it.
Written during lockdown 2020 by New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College student, Carrie. Carrie hopes her piece may inspire and offer comfort to others during tough times.
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Blog, Self-care, Giving for wellbeing, Communication and relationship building, Opportunity building
Louisa
Many people have reported that the COVID-19 outbreak has dramatically affected their mental health and wellbeing. One thing that has become quite clear over the past 18 months is that we all need to connect; whether that is face to face or over the internet.
Blog, Creativity for wellbeing, Volunteering, Giving for wellbeing
Louisa
Giving is one of the five ways to wellbeing. The week of the 15th -21st Feb is random acts of kindness week, with random act of kindness day taking place on the 17th Feb. We have listed 21 ways that you can give, both for yourself and others.