Welcome
Welcome to this weeks Wellbeing Wednesday!
Read on to:
- Find out how you can support yourself and others who have lost loved ones
- For the 5 reminders you might need this week
- Listen in on ‘Why Self-Care isn’t Selfish‘
- Discover the ‘In the moment’ support when you need it the most
If you have any ideas on themes or topics for future editions, or if you’d like to share a good news story, please do get in touch with us via cw.traininghub@nhs.net
We hope you find the tips, tools and resources useful.
Grief Awareness
Sometimes when friends and family tell you they are doing alright, we might have to read between the lines to find out how they are really feeling.
Look out for those who have lost loved ones, including yourself…
This Friday we have a Bereavement and Coping with Loss support session, for more information see below and to sign up click here or scan the QR code in the poster.
5 reminders you might need this week
It’s okay if it doesn’t all get done
We put so much pressure on ourselves to do so much at a time of year when our bodies are craving rest. Give yourself permission to take some things off the to-do list!
It’s okay if it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for you
Christmas can be hard for so many reasons and there is no ‘right’ way to feel.
If you find Christmas a difficult time of year, click here for some tips to help you cope.
There’s no such thing as a perfect Christmas
No matter how things might appear on social media…
People get sick, kids have tantrums, families argues and most homes won’t look picture perfect.
Instead of holiding yourself to an impossible standard, alow yourself to be present for whaterver sort of festive period you’re having.
Joy lives in the little moments
When you look back on this Christmas in years to come, it won’t be the gifts or the picture perfect outfits you will remember – it’ll be the laughter in the kitchen, the board game rivalry, the funny thing your kid said…
Dont let worry over the seemingly big stuff rob you from being present for the little joys.
This too shall pass
Whether you’re having a wonderful festive period or a challenging on, remember that this too shall pass. In the blink of an eye, January will be here – use that reminder as motivation to give yourself whatever you need in the coming weeks.
Work Well Programme
Why Self-Care ISN’T Selfish
This month’s video is a 5 minute insight into ‘Why Self-Care isn’t Selfish.’
Hear Dr Rachel Morris talk about the importance of self-care to re-energise ourselves.
There’s a team wellbeing activity to go with it (of 5 mins, 20 mins or 40 mins – you choose) which you can use in a meeting.
When you register, you’ll also get access to recordings of the previous trainings and lots of other helpful resources.
In the Moment support
If you have been finding it hard to reach out to friends, family, or your colleagues, there are a variety of mental health helplines with trained volunteers who will support and listen to you.
Talking to someone who does not have a personal connection to you can lessen the stress and anxiety you may feel about discussing your mental health.
- Vivup have an ‘in the moment support’ service which is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 0800 023 9324
- Mind provide a support line that is open from 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). Call 0300 102 1234.
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide, which is available from 6pm-mindight every day. Call 0800 689 5652.
- Samaritans have a free listening service which is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 116 123. If you would like emotional support in Welsh, call the Welsh Language line at 0808 164 0123.
- Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.
