Occupational Therapist Amber Watson gives an insight into the world of Occupational Therapy. There is a famous quote in Occupational Therapy (OT) that OTs ask ‘what matters to you?, not ‘what’s the matter with you?’ - and this is the basis for our work at Cup-O-T. We know that life can feel overwhelming, and that… Continue reading The Power Of Doing: Finding Meaning in What We Do
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.
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!
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
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
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
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.
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
It's that time of year where we are reviewing the last year, looking at where we are right now and planning for the next year. We are delighted to share with you our social impact summary for 2021. Thanks to a generous donation from Wordwall we were able to move from a part-time service with… Continue reading Social Impact Report 2021
