Bedford Mind Matters

Mind BLMK

2 days ago

Our free webinars to develop wellbeing skills to support loneliness are back. This is for participants who identify with loneliness and would like to learn tools and techniques that support their own wellbeing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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By attending one of our free sessions you will be able to:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Identify the characteristics of loneliness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Recognise common factors and symptoms of loneliness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Identify the link between stress and loneliness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Identify coping mechanisms and develop skills in maintaining emotional balance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Identify and develop skills in the practice of the 5 ways to wellbeing⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Develop skills in mindfulness practice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Dates - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Monday 22nd February 2021 - 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 17th March - 10.00am – 11.30am
Monday 22nd March - 10.00am – 11.30am
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For more information or to book your space, please email: [email protected] or visit our website - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/training-and-education/supporting-loneliness

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Mind BLMK

3 days ago

It's really important that we try to stay connected to one another during these challenging times, this could be via email or a phone call / video call to check in with each other. It's also important to check in with yourself, to see how you're feeling and what's been happening for you that day.

Beth Timms, our Crisis Café Manager spoke about the necessity of connectivity and the positive benefits it can have on our mental health in a recent discussion about connectivity, Beth mentions that, "Even as adults we need connection to thrive, be well and be healthy."

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and are looking for a place to start, then our self referral forms online will help you get the ongoing support you need and ensure that you don't have to face this alone.

For more information or to get support today, please complete our online self-referral form here - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help

Alternatively, if you feel that you need urgent or crisis support, please call our crisis line on - 01525 722 225, between 5pm -11pm, and one of our dedicated team will be on call to help you.

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Mind BLMK

4 days ago

Without the support of our fantastic fundraisers, we wouldn't be the charity we are today and it is with your support that we can continue to provide our key services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Today we are celebrating one of our fantastic fundraisers, who is a long-standing supporter of the charity and our work, having volunteered for Mind BLMK for over 10 years.

David participated in his own 'Dress up for December' challenge, in which he spent the whole month dressed in his finest attire to mix things up a little, whilst working from home. David also shared his comedic talent with supporters, to bring a smile to their faces and help brighten up their day. If this wasn't incredible enough as it is, David also undertook a fantastic 13.1 miles around Wardown park in Luton, his first half marathon in 9 years and has raised over an amazing £1,000 through his JustGiving page and through matched funding.

We want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to David and all of our incredible supporters, who have gone above and beyond to raise both awareness and funds for Mind BLMK, we are entirely grateful.

If you're interested in supporting our work and fundraising for Mind BLMK, then please take a look at the fundraising section of our website - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/ or email: [email protected]

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Mind BLMK

5 days ago

We are pleased to announce we are recruiting for a part-time Administrator to join our growing team at Mind BLMK. This is an exciting and varied role that requires excellent organisation skills, line management experience and the ability to adapt and problem solve in a fast-moving environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of tasks that support our organisation, the Exec team and departments. The role will involve answering Mind BLMK’s enquiry telephone line so excellent customer services will be required along with a ‘can-do’ attitude in this wide and varied role.

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, take a look at our website for more information and to apply today - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies/

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