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thompsonrachel44
Nov 193 min read
Children's Grief Awareness
I have had many years of working with and supporting children and their families in bereavement, grief and loss. Grief in children and...
thompsonrachel44
Oct 21 min read
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024
Everyone is affected by early baby loss. Those who have not personally experienced it, will know of a relative, a friend, a work...
thompsonrachel44
Sep 41 min read
Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is a decision that someone makes to end their life when they feel overwhelmed by their circumstances; when the struggles they are...
thompsonrachel44
Aug 133 min read
Let's Talk About Sex
A question I get asked A LOT in couples therapy sessions is ‘Do you talk about sex?’ My answer to them is always ‘Yes, absolutely we talk...
thompsonrachel44
Jul 22 min read
Understanding Alcohol Harm
This week is Alcohol Awareness week and the theme is ‘Understanding Alcohol Harm’. What is Alcoholism? “Alcoholism is an addiction to...
serenityofficeuk
May 152 min read
Teen Self Esteem
Self Esteem - someone's opinion of themselves and their worth and value When a child or young adult struggles with low self-esteem they...
serenityofficeuk
May 154 min read
Claire's Story - Maternal Mental Health
Read Claire's story on her maternal mental health journey.
serenityofficeuk
Apr 152 min read
The Impact of Stress
The month of April is all about raising awareness and creating a better understanding of Stress. Think about your own stresses? How does...
thompsonrachel44
Mar 62 min read
Panic Attacks
A panic attack can feel like a moment of utmost pain and discomfort. Some people have described having a panic attack as being mistaken...
thompsonrachel44
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Grieving at Christmas
There is no escaping in acknowledging that the festive season is coming. Adverts, television programmes, Christmas songs on the radio and...
thompsonrachel44
Nov 10, 20231 min read
A Dad Hurts Too
A beautifully written poem dedicated to grieving Dads, showing that their feelings, emotions and pain matter too. Very few people see the...
thompsonrachel44
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Addiction
From the 28th October to the 4th of November marks Addiction Awareness week. There is such stigma and shame associated with any...
thompsonrachel44
Oct 19, 20233 min read
Physical Effects of Stress & How to Overcome It
We have all experienced some level of stress in our lives, probably from as early as our school lives. But did you know it can take its...
thompsonrachel44
Sep 30, 20233 min read
Love Needs No Words
People assume the only way we can communicate is by talking to one another, What do you do if this is simply not possible? When my...
thompsonrachel44
Sep 13, 20235 min read
Kai's Story -Youth Mental Health
My name is Kai and I am 19 years of age. I am an identical twin, which is something that I love. Despite feeling quite old, I feel that a...
thompsonrachel44
Sep 4, 20232 min read
International Day of Charity
This International Charity Day I'd like to share about my own fundraising journey for the Children with Cancer UK charity.
thompsonrachel44
Jun 18, 20232 min read
SANDS
June is the month for raising awareness of the charity called SANDS, which stands for Stillbirth And Neonatal Death charity.
thompsonrachel44
May 11, 20234 min read
Coping Strategies for Mental Health
Our mental health can be affected by almost everything in our day to day lives. Here's my tips & tricks for when you're struggling.
thompsonrachel44
May 9, 20234 min read
'Dying Matters' Week
This week is highlighting national Dying Matters Awareness Week. The purpose is to encourage communities across the country to come...
thompsonrachel44
Apr 26, 20235 min read
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Maternal Mental Health can also be known as Perinatal Mental Health. This refers to mental health during pregnancy and up to one year...
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