At Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services, we’re passionate about supporting young people’s mental health — especially during one of the most stressful times of the school year: exam season. That’s why we’re proud to be delivering our Exam Stress Workshops across Breckland, funded by the Breckland Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
Tag: Mental Health
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.
Peer Power: How Lived Experience is Transforming Mental Health Support
Peer Support Workers (PSWs) are transforming mental health care by bridging the gap in services with lived experience and compassionate support. At Cup-O-T, we’ve trained multiple PSW cohorts through our AQA-accredited programme, empowering individuals with the skills to support others effectively. Our Peer Support Worker Celebration Event in March 2025 will honour these incredible graduates. Interested in joining the movement? Learn more about our training programme and how you can get involved.
Navigating the Digital World: Smartphones and Young People
Smartphones are a huge part of young people's lives. But how do we balance the benefits with the potential challenges? This blog explores the impact of smartphones on teens and offers practical tips for finding a healthy balance in the digital world.
Exploring Therapeutic Photography for Young People: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Resilience
In this blog you'll learn about our Therapeutic Photography Group, and how it is designed to empower young people by using photography as a tool for self-expression, healing, and personal growth.
Farewell to the Therapy Van: End of An Era and a Warm Welcome to New Beginnings!
Well, it's the end of an era here at Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services. Our beloved therapy van, which has been a trusted companion on so many journeys, is finally being retired. While it's a bit of a bittersweet moment, we're also thrilled to be moving forward with exciting new spaces that will help us… Continue reading Farewell to the Therapy Van: End of An Era and a Warm Welcome to New Beginnings!
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
Understanding Interoception: Enhancing Mental Wellbeing for All
Hello! I’m Amber, an Occupational Therapist at Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services. I’ve been with the team for 2 years now part-time, mostly working on our Build Together Breckland Families workshops. I’ve just joined the team full-time (which is very exciting for me!), and I’m really looking forward to spending more time working with the… Continue reading Understanding Interoception: Enhancing Mental Wellbeing for All
Podcast! Unveiling Cup-O-T: A Conversation with Catherine Gray
Back in August 2023 Catherine recorded a Podcast for WriteUpp. You can listen to the full podcast here or read our blog summarising it below: “In this feature, we delve into the journey of Cup-O-T, a unique social enterprise committed to enhancing accessibility to mental health services for children and young people. Catherine Gray, the Founder,… Continue reading Podcast! Unveiling Cup-O-T: A Conversation with Catherine Gray
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.
