Wellbeing Centre Poetry and Art

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28 Jun

Failure is a part of life, it is a universal experience, something that connects us all. It has negative connotations but it can have a positive impact on our lives.

#Fearoffailure #howtofail #connection #resilience #growth #mentalhealth #RBMind #Richmond #Twickenham #Support

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27 Jun

Many of us are afraid of failing, it has negative connotations.

But fear of failure stops us from taking risks and moving forward with our lives.

Find out more: How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
https://tinyurl.com/4s6ezd9u

#Fearoffailure #mentalhealth #RBMind

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26 Jun

People from the LGBTIQ+ community are more likely to experience mental health problems, due to the stigma and discrimination faced. You can find info on mental health support for the LGBTIQ+ community here: https://tinyurl.com/k85wmhu3

We want to wish everyone a happy Pride Month!

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22 Jun

People pleasing is very common, we all want to be liked, so we say 'yes'.

But it's also important to understand that it's ok to say 'no' or 'can I think about it?'

#Boundaries #Peoplepleasing #Mentalhealth #RBMind #LocalMind #Support

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21 Jun

We would like to say a big thank you to @bigyellowss for continuing to help us with our storage needs over the summer months.

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19 Jun

Meditation and Mindfulness can help relieve anxiety and improve sleep.

Join our Mind and Body Mindfulness workshop with Karen on Monday 20th June at 10 am- 11am

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/56sdmdpu

#Mindfulness #Meditation #Breathe #MentalHealth #RBMind

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17 Jun

As Men's Health Week comes to an end we want to highlight the importance of Men's Mental Health. It matters and needs to be talked about.

So, check in on your male friends, family members and colleagues.

#Men'sHealthWeek #Support #RBMind

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14 Jun

Do something new this summer and join a Wellbeing Walk! Next walk is Twickenham Riverside and Marble Hill Park on 17th June, 10.30am-12.30pm. Contact [email protected] to book.
Info on all our Wellbeing Walks is here: https://tinyurl.com/ydm84snj

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9 Jun

Join Rhiannon and student volunteers on the 10th June for a trip to The V&A Museum and enjoy some coffee and cake afterwards!

To sign up email [email protected] or call 020 8940 7384.

#Carersweek #V&A #London #Culture #Mentalhealth # RBmind #Localmind #Support

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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9 hours ago

We have launched a new monthly Peer Lunch Club, run by and for people who experience mental health problems.

Come along to meet others, enjoy the food, and you can help prepare the dishes too! The location is near Twickenham Green – this will be sent to you upon booking. To register please email: [email protected]

Our Volunteer Aruna will be cooking an Indian dish on Friday 8th July, 12-3pm. You can find other upcoming dates here: tinyurl.com/2czyv3t2

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4 days ago

Failure is a part of life, it is a universal experience, something that connects us all. It is often seen as something negative but it can also have a positive impact on our lives.

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5 days ago

Many of us are afraid of failing, it has negative connotations. It is instilled in us that if we fail, we are a failure.

But fear of failure limits us because it prevents us from taking risks and moving forward with our lives.

Want to find out more? Listen to author Elizabeth Day's podcast - How To Fail, here: tinyurl.com/4s6ezd9u

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5 days ago

People from the LGBTIQ+ community are more likely to experience mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, due to the stigma and discrimination faced.

You can find information on mental health support for the LGBTIQ+ community here: tinyurl.com/k85wmhu3

We want to wish everyone a happy Pride Month!

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1 week ago

People pleasing is very common, we all want to be liked!

We often think that by saying 'yes' to things we will gain approval and recognition, while this may be true it is also important to understand that it's ok to say 'no' or 'can I think about it?' Having boundaries in place can help our wellbeing.

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2 weeks ago

We would like to say a big thank you to @bigyellowselfstorage for continuing to help us with our storage needs over the summer months.

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2 weeks ago

Meditation and Mindfulness have many proven health benefits, such as relieving anxiety, stress and improving sleep.

So, start the week with our 1 hour Mind and Body Mindfulness workshop with Karen on Monday 20th June at 10 am.

Sign up here:
tinyurl.com/56sdmdpu

#MindfulMonday #mindfulness #meditation #breathe #anxiety #stress #mentalhealth #richmond #twickenham #RBMind ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

As Men's Health Week comes to an end we want to highlight the importance of Men's Mental Health. Men are often told not to express their emotions and to toughen up, but this is harmful and it needs to be talked about more.

We all have mental health and our struggles are valid.

So, check in on your male friends, family members and colleagues this Men's Health Week and every other week!

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2 weeks ago

Take that first step. Do something new this summer and join a Wellbeing Walk!

Explore the borough and meet like-minded people along the way. We work in partnership with #friendlyparksforall to bring Wellbeing Walks to the community, ensuring that everyone can access walks for better mental health.

Our next walk is Twickenham Riverside and Marble Hill Park on Friday 17th June, 10.30am-12.30pm. Please contact [email protected] to register.

You can find a timetable of all our upcoming Wellbeing Walks here: tinyurl.com/ydm84snj

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3 weeks ago

Join Rhiannon and student volunteers on the 10th June for a trip to The Victoria & Albert Museum and enjoy some coffee and cake afterwards!

To sign up please email [email protected] or call 020 8940 7384.

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