Going back to school can stir up a mix of excitement and nerves. After a summer of freedom and diversely-filled days, routines suddenly shift and social pressures return. It’s absolutely to be expected that young people are starting to feel jittery about new classes, friends, teachers, and expectations.We hope that both young people and their… Continue reading Mental Health Advice and Support: Back to School
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Lighting the Way: Why We Use Woodland and Bushcraft in Occupational Therapy for Young People
At Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services, our Campfire Community Occupational Therapy sessions are not your typical therapy appointments. Using nature-based, purpose-driven therapy within our woodland is a powerful therapeutic tool, especially for young people facing mental health challenges.
Celebrating Success: Cup-O-T Wins Big at the Occupational Therapy Excellence Awards 2024
At Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services, we are thrilled to share some fantastic news! Our hard work and dedication to improving the lives of our clients have been recognised in a big way at the Occupational Therapy Excellence Awards 2024. We are proud to announce that we scooped up three prestigious awards, cementing our place… Continue reading Celebrating Success: Cup-O-T Wins Big at the Occupational Therapy Excellence Awards 2024
Navigating School and Wellbeing: Insights from Cup-O-T
At Cup-O-T, we believe in creating a supportive environment where young people can thrive academically and emotionally, paving the way for a brighter future.
Reconnecting with Nature: The Healing Power of Occupational Therapy for Youth Mental Health
In a world dominated by screens and urban hustle, the therapeutic benefits of nature often go overlooked. This blog post aims to explore the profound impact of nature-based occupational therapy on the mental well-being of today's youth.
Home Sensory Circuits for a Better Night’s Sleep
It's Lily here! Occupational Therapist at Cup-O-T. I wanted to share something practical this month that might be helpful to you - especially now that many of you are settling back into school/ homeschool routines. I hear all the time that young people struggle to get a good night's sleep. This can be for all… Continue reading Home Sensory Circuits for a Better Night’s Sleep
Behind the scenes…The People’s Projects
It's early October 2022 and I have submitted a funding application. This one is a bit different, it has a few different stages to get through and is decided by a public vote element. Hi, I'm Catherine, CEO and therapist at Cup-O-T. Alongside being a therapist in the team, I'm also responsible for writing funding… Continue reading Behind the scenes…The People’s Projects
A drawing workshop with The Wayward Adventures Guild
Creator of the Wayward Adventurers Guild Jasmine O’Hare reflects on her time with us at our family session, fully funded by Norfolk Community Foundation through the Love Norfolk Fund. Last Thursday I was very fortunate to run a drawing workshop for Cup O-T, as part of their family day at their campfire community space. It’s… Continue reading A drawing workshop with The Wayward Adventures Guild
Starting therapy at Cup-O-T
Starting therapy can be daunting. You’ve taken the step to ask for some support, or someone has noticed you’re having a tough time and found some support for you. But what does therapy actually mean and look like? Therapy can take lots of different forms. It could be counselling, another talking therapy, a creative therapy… Continue reading Starting therapy at Cup-O-T
A day in the life of an Occupational Therapy Student
A day in the life of an Occupational Therapy Student
