For this month's blog we have a young person's perspective from Poppy on mental health support. Mental health is something that affects everyone at some point in their lives, but knowing where to go for support can be difficult, especially for young people. Everyone is different, and the place someone turns to for help often… Continue reading Where Do Young People Look for Support with Their Mental Health?
Being a young person today is tough! For them, finding a place where they can simply be - without the weight of academic and social expectations, alongside them being available to everyone all the time in the digital world - is increasingly rare. The transition between childhood and early adulthood requires a distinct kind of… Continue reading Space To Try
This month we revisit a popular blog written by our youth worker Asim. 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… Continue reading Back to School: Mental Health Advice and Support
Thank you to one of our young people for taking time to write this blog. Enjoy! This month's blog is a "teen takeover", in the past I have contributed to Cup-O-T's monthly shared learning at "Team Brews". "Team Brews" are when the team at Cup-O-T get together to discuss what is happening through the course of… Continue reading Teen Takeover!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
