18th Dec, 23

Navigating the Challenges of the Holiday Season: Strategies for a Positive Christmas Experience

As we enter the festive holiday season, marked by joy and celebration, it is important to acknowledge and confront the unique challenges it brings, specifically for individuals with sensory sensitivities or neurodivergent…

14th Dec, 23

Understanding and Embracing The Zones of Regulation

One term that has been gaining traction recently that you may have heard in educational spaces is the word "regulation." But what does it mean, and why is it crucial in our…

31st Oct, 23

Neurodiversity and Halloween

Neurodiversity and Halloween

Halloween, is a celebration loved by many. A time for fun and games with thrilling activities and events like pumpkin carving, Halloween discos and of course, trick-or-treating. However, for some,…

23rd Jun, 23

'Believe In The Blog' - School Rules

31st Mar, 23

Recalibrating: Information for Parents and Carers

The last few years have been challenging for most people, with COVID having a very negative impact on people’s mental health and wellbeing. During the UK lockdown, many young people experienced feelings…

24th Nov, 22

My experience of CLPS: student placement edition

Hi everyone, my name is Sam Hemmings and I’m currently training to become a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP for short). I have recently completed the master’s degree in applied clinical psychology at…

21st Sep, 22

Training as a Counsellor or Psychotherapist

What are the different choices?

There are many different careers in therapy, and it can be confusing and overwhelming to try and figure out the ideal one for you, let alone how to…

11th Apr, 22

Self-Care? How do we do it?

8th Apr, 22

Self-Harm in Young People

14th Feb, 22

Can Sleep Impact our Mental Health?

7th Jan, 22

Experiences of a Psychology Graduate

I am writing this after completing, and finally graduating from, a long and arduous three-year degree at the university of Central Lancashire. It was stressful, it was exhausting, it was infuriating at…

8th Apr, 20

Coping with Coronavirus

After speaking with numerous students these last few weeks, I think it is amazing how many of you are coping with what’s going on in the world. It just shows how strong…

10th Mar, 20

Mental Health and Wellbeing Training for Schools and Colleges

Over the years I have delivered mental health and wellbeing training for numerous schools and colleges, reaching a wide range of education staff and subsequently benefitting thousands of children and young people…

20th Feb, 20

Time to Talk Day

Live Broadcast for Time to Talk Day Roundtable LIVE Broadcast: Thursday 6^th February 2020

In February I was lucky enough to be invited to be a guest speaker alongside staff from Lancashire Mind…

19th Jan, 20

Working as a Mental Health Practitioner at Action for Children (AFC)

For three years I was employed as a Mental Health Practitioner for the charity Action for Children (AFC).  During this time, my role involved training staff in mental health and associated issues,…

3rd Jan, 20

National Stress Awareness Day

For National Stress Awareness day on 6^th November 2019 I was interviewed by Learn Live about stress and how we can learn to manage stress. National Stress Awareness day aims to raise…

28th Aug, 19

Men’s/Boy’s Mental Health Awareness Week

1 in 6 men are found to suffer from a diagnosable mental health problem

• Suicide is the largest cause of death for men under the age of 45
• Men make up approximately 75% of…

14th May, 19

Parental Self-Care

Being a parent is extremely rewarding but it can be very challenging at times. For this reason and due to being a parent myself, I have written a short leaflet which explores…

28th Nov, 18

Wellbeing Group Blog: September 2018

Whilst working as a cognitive-behavioural therapist (CBT) in a secondary school for one day each week, I set up a wellbeing group for pupils experiencing difficulties with their mental health. This group…

10th Jun, 18

Start Talking Stop the Stigma

Start Talking; Stop the Stigma

This blog was written to promote the incredible work carried out by a campaign close to my heart: Start Talking; Stop the Stigma. The campaign aims to raise…

25th Apr, 18

Supporting a Young Person with a Mental Health Problem: Information for Practitioners

Children and young people’s mental health is currently a hot topic in the media and you will have heard it being talked about much more recently. However, sometimes it can be difficult…

25th Apr, 18

The Importance of Raising Awareness of Mental Health

I made the decision to write this blog because I want to raise awareness of mental health as much as possible. I have lots of personal and professional experience of what living…