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27/05/2021

Recommendation: Anyone struggling with anxiety or depression or just feeling stressed or low, this is an excellent podcast with some real practical techniques for helping manage negative thoughts and feelings, explained in an easy to understand and entertaining way.

Listen to this episode from The Blindboy Podcast on Spotify. I've been struggling with worry and anxiety recently. I outline a simple 13 step approach that I use to cope, and manage my anxiety. Also, I talk about UFO's and the sitcom Cheers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

10/05/2021

The NHS website offers lots of advice and information and is always a good place to start when looking for free resources. If you are someone who prefers to listen (rather than read) there are audio guides available covering a range of common mental health issues.
Designed to improve mental well being and boost mood- why not have a listen today?

Listen to a series of mental wellbeing audio guides to help you through feelings such as anxiety or a low mood.

04/05/2021

EFT or tapping technique can help with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, coping with addictions, depression and even reducing physical pain. It is totally free and you can do it on yourself any where, any time. There are LOADS of videos on youtube if you want to learn more. This one is specifically about coping with anxiety.

You can use tapping to calm anxiety. In this tutorial, find out how tapping, or the Emotional Freedom Technique, calms uncomfortable feelings by tapping acup...

03/05/2021

Have you heard of Co Counselling?
It's a brilliant idea which works on the principle of people helping each other in an equal relationship.
Once you have completed the training it is completely free, the courses are priced on a sliding scale- those with a bit more are asked to pay a bit more to subsidise those on benefits or a low wage.
More info here:

Home Contacts (UK) Contacts (world) Events Core training courses Teachers of Co-Counselling Other CCI Websites More information Co-Counsellors only section

24/04/2021

This on line level 2 counselling course is completely FREE if you live in the UK. It is funded by adult education and is a great introduction to counselling.
Many people (myself included) find that starting to learn about counselling techniques can really help them understand their own emotions and behaviours better. It could be a way of working on your own relationships and helping friends and family or it could be the something that helps in your work life.
If you decide to give it a go please share here how you get on, there are a few free courses around and its great to have reviews.

Many people find it helpful to seek counselling at some point in their lives, and a counsellor can provide support for people in all sorts of situations. If you're interested in supporting people to improve their personal well-being, this course will provide you with the correct understanding, knowl...

22/04/2021

If you know of any free, very cheap or self help counselling, groups or resources please share them with me. This page is a place to find out ways that we can all access mental health support and effective techniques without paying a fortune!

21/04/2021

If you are looking for effective and FREE help to deal with addictions i recommend SMART recovery. Groups are on line and there is usually one happening somewhere in the world if you want to talk to people who understand. UK based meetings are daily as well check their page for details or join one of their facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/UKSMARTRecovery

SMART Recovery (SMART) is a science-based programme to help people manage their recovery