Blog, Resilience, Self-acceptance, Self-care, Mental health at work, Communication and relationship building
Jamie
Discover how this student took the plunge to disclose about her mental health and wellbeing challenges and why she's never looked back.
Blog, Self-acceptance, Learning for wellbeing, Communication and relationship building
Self-soothing talking therapies
Penny
Talking is powerful. It gives freedom; to explore thoughts, gain clarity and ask and answer difficult questions.
There are many talking therapies and services that allow us to talk through our feelings, but what do you do when you just don't feel like talking to anyone else?
This student shares their personal self-soothing talking strategies and the success they have had since using them.
Blog, Resilience, Spiritual self-care, Communication and relationship building
Site Administrator
This student talks about their experience of the latest New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College Workshop about having a positve relationship with social media. By reading this short student interview, you'll see what they gained and whether they recomend this workshop.
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, Mindfulness, Self-care, Communication and relationship building
Anne
Facing yourself and being honest can be scary at challenging times. However, as our student Anne has found, reflecting and being honest with yourself, as well as others, can play a huge role in aiding your mental health recovery. In recognition of National Honesty Day, we give you Anne's story.
Blog, Creativity for wellbeing, Communication and relationship building
Anna

This year, more than ever, creativity and art have played an important role in supporting people’s wellbeing.
Blog, Keeping active and physical exercise, Resilience, Hope and recovery, Communication and relationship building
The five approaches that could change the way you achieve your health goals
Site Administrator

The goal of living a healthier and more fulfilling life is something many of us strive to achieve; and this article answers the question: what practices, tools and techniques have been proven to work? The five approaches discussed in this article have helped hundreds of people to achieve their physical and mental wellbeing goals.
Blog, Keeping active and physical exercise, Creativity for wellbeing, Communication and relationship building
How to enjoy Christmas, even if you are home alone
Site Administrator

With tighter restrictions in place this Christmas, more people than ever will be spending Christmas alone this year. If you do enjoy celebrating the festive season, you can still make it a good one by having something to look forward to. Here is a list of 25 thigs you can still do alone or with your household to still make the 25th December an enjoyable day.