The Haven - Help & Support

The Haven - Help & Support The Haven - Help & Support is part of The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma C.I.C. www.coect.co.uk

and provides tailored support to help families in managing challenges such as child-to-parent violence & addressing compassion fatigue.

03/05/2026

Today we are celebrating our 1st Birthday! Something special has been launched to celebrate 🥳

A year ago, COECT began with one mission: to make trauma informed support accessible, compassionate and practical for every parent and carer who needs it.

Today, we’re marking our birthday by opening another door to the TIPs Hub Membership — your safe, supportive space for trauma informed guidance, learning and community.

Two membership options are now available:

£9/month – TIPs Hub Silver 🥈
For steady, accessible support:
- Trauma Informed Parenting Resource Library
- Learning Hub with on demand videos
- Wellbeing tools
- Access to online events
- Digital TIPs Magazine archive

£18/month – TIPs Hub Gold 🥇
For deeper, more personalised support:
- Everything in Silver
- Monthly Supportive Listening Call
- Monthly Problem Solving TIPs Consult
- Peer Support Meet Ups
- Private community forum
- Discounts on therapeutic services

If you’ve been looking for a place where you feel understood, supported and empowered — this is your moment.

Join us as we celebrate our first year: https://www.coect.co.uk/join


Self‑care idea: drink water. Actual self‑care: hiding in your car for 5 minutes before going inside because you need a ...
03/03/2026

Self‑care idea: drink water.

Actual self‑care: hiding in your car for 5 minutes before going inside because you need a moment of silence to remember who you are.

If you’re running on fumes, you’re not alone. Our Day Retreat in March is for people who need more than a quick break in the car to recharge.

To find out more go to https://www.coect.co.uk/compassion-fatigue-day-retreats

Compassion fatigue can show up in parenting too — that “I love you, but I have nothing left to give right now” feeling. ...
24/02/2026

Compassion fatigue can show up in parenting too — that “I love you, but I have nothing left to give right now” feeling.

It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.

If you’re craving a day to breathe, reset, and reconnect with yourself, we are hosting a retreat on 27th March designed exactly for that.

Just message us for info.

“I’m so tired of being the strong one all the time.” Sound familiar?Many of us carry so much — children, emotional labo...
19/02/2026

“I’m so tired of being the strong one all the time.”
Sound familiar?

Many of us carry so much — children, emotional labour, caring for others — and forget that we also deserve rest.

To find out more on how you can interrupt dnd prevent compassion fatigue follow the link to our website https://www.coect.co.uk/therapeutic-support

Quick question for you..What’s one thing you wish people understood about emotional exhaustion?
17/02/2026

Quick question for you..

What’s one thing you wish people understood about emotional exhaustion?

If normal noises — children playing, the kettle boiling, someone chewing — suddenly feel too much… That’s your nervous ...
13/02/2026

If normal noises — children playing, the kettle boiling, someone chewing — suddenly feel too much…

That’s your nervous system waving a little white flag.

https://www.coect.co.uk/therapeutic-support

Do you ever get so overwhelmed that you just… go quiet? Not because you’re fine. Not because you don’t care. But be...
12/02/2026

Do you ever get so overwhelmed that you just… go quiet?

Not because you’re fine.
Not because you don’t care.

But because your brain has hit its limit and is trying to protect you.

That’s a sign of compassion fatigue too.

Compassion fatigue isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign you’ve been carrying too much, for too long, without enough su...
10/02/2026

Compassion fatigue isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign you’ve been carrying too much, for too long, without enough support.

Three small things that help:
• Taking intentional pauses
• Having a safe space to process emotions
• Reconnecting with your own needs

We are running a day retreat in March designed specifically for this kind of reset. If you think it might help, we are happy to share more details.

06/02/2026

Self‑care isn’t selfish.

It’s the maintenance plan that keeps you from turning into a burnt-out, crispy version of yourself.

Today’s reminder: drink some water, unclench your jaw, and give yourself permission to rest — even if it’s just for a moment.

Ever notice how caring for others can slowly drain your own energy — even when you love what you do.Compassion fatigue c...
03/02/2026

Ever notice how caring for others can slowly drain your own energy — even when you love what you do.

Compassion fatigue can creep in quietly: emotional heaviness, irritability, exhaustion, or feeling like you’ve got nothing left to give.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. There are ways to refill your cup again.

We are hosting a gentle, restorative day retreat at the end of March for anyone who needs space to breathe, reset, and reconnect with themselves.

https://www.coect.co.uk/compassion-fatigue-day-retreats

January often starts with a bang—resolutions, vision boards, fresh energy. But by the end of the month, many of us feel ...
26/01/2026

January often starts with a bang—resolutions, vision boards, fresh energy.

But by the end of the month, many of us feel the slump: tired, unmotivated, maybe even a little self-critical

Self-care right now might look like:
- Taking care of your basic needs, kerping hydrated
and warm
- Saying no to one more commitment
- Letting rest be productive
- Reconnecting with your “why,” not just your to-do
list

Winter is a season of restoration. Just like the trees, we’re allowed to pause, shed what no longer serves us, and prepare for new growth.

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The Old Forge Office, Ham
Berkeley
GL139QH

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01453519000

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