Wellbeing Centre Poetry and Art

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On Friday, 23 July, 1-4pm, our Carers team is inviting you to take part in a Nature and History Trail. Starting at Orleans Gardens, moving to the woodlands next to Orleans Gallery and ending in Marble Hill Park. To book email: [email protected] or call/text Gary on 07502 300 978.

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22 Jul

Wellbeing Centre Poetry and Art

Gordon, a member of our Wellbeing Centre Creative Writing Group and Art Group, shares his response to the current times through poetry and art:

Solitude

Residing in splendid isolation, living in bittersweet solitude
Knowing empty days and hollow nights, with dreams of endless oceans
Numb to the human touch, disconnected and socially fading
Anxiety rising from the depths, shades of realised uncertainty
Welcoming an absence of company, for the dread of socialising
Overwhelming feelings invite silence in place of conversation
The smile of a shatter proof mask hides the stress of gatherings
Admire the distance, spaces between people, no more crowds only
Introverts
The residue of friendships, the experience of being alone

The picture below of ‘Chaos to order’ was created from a photo taken on my iPhone then edited in a photo app using my iPad.

I find that any form of art is a great way to be creative. The art group gives me the opportunity to explore artistic ideas and to lose myself in the moment of creating something, it is a good way to forget about the issues of the day.

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Read the new issue of Mindful Memo – Back to post-lockdown life. In this edition we look at the theme of returning as many of us go back to our workplaces and social spaces. In the ‘new normal’ we may have found that the rules of engagement have changed somewhat. Read the Memo here

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You can now read the new issue of Mindful Memo – Back to post-lockdown life. In this edition we look at the theme of returning as many of us go back to our workplaces and social spaces. In the ‘new normal’ we may have found that the rules of engagement have changed somewhat.

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World Friendship Day is taking place on Friday, 30 July. This is a chance for us all to remember how being kind to others is beneficial for our own mental and physical wellbeing. Here’s how: tinyurl.com/5h6ca8rr
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In our Wellbeing Centre we are always coming up with new projects for those of us experiencing long-term mental health problems, for example we recently launched our new Hearing Voices Group which meets every first and second Tuesday of the month, 2-3pm. You can find full details here: tinyurl.com/ydt5x8rv

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4 days ago

Now that we are all free to shop once again on the High Street, why not visit one of our local Mind shops? In the borough of Richmond, we have three stores: East Sheen, Ham and East Twickenham. So, go and grab a bargain!

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5 days ago

If the changes that have taken place over the last week have affected you, you can get free support for common mental health problems such as anxiety and low mood through our Richmond Wellbeing Service, in partnership with the NHS: tinyurl.com/3rntsfye

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6 days ago

Today is National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, shining a light on the challenges faced by people living with this diagnosis. If you would like to know more about schizophrenia, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support please visit: tinyurl.com/saak7vpj

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7 days ago

Nearly a week since Freedom Day, it is likely many of us are feeling a little stressed by now. If so, you can find tips on managing stress in the new normal here: tinyurl.com/n8s3nuwv
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1 week ago

Samaritans Awareness Day is on Saturday, 24 July. Why not get involved on social media on the day and pledge to become a better listener? tinyurl.com/5mcuef95

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1 week ago

On Friday, 23 July, 1-4pm, our Carers in Mind team is inviting you to take part in a Nature and History Trail that we have devised for you and your friends and family to enjoy.

The Trail will take you into three areas around Twickenham Riverside. Starting at Orleans Gardens, moving to the woodlands next to Orleans Gallery and ending in Marble Hill Park. When you've completed the Trail, we will reward you with scones and jam and a cold drink!

To book please email: [email protected] or call/text Gary on 07502 300 978. ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

Would you like to talk about what is on your mind with others in the same position? Join our online Chatty Minds group on Friday, 23 July, 3.30-4.30pm. This discussion group is open to everyone on Zoom. For details on how to join please contact [email protected]

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