At Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services, learning has always sat at the heart of what we do, not just learning for knowledge’s sake, but learning that creates meaningful change for young people, families and communities. Delivering training is one of the key ways we live our mission and values, and it’s something we’re deeply passionate about.
As the year turns and the nights grow longer, the festive season arrives wrapped in twinkly lights, traditions, and expectations. For some, this time of year is full of joy and togetherness. For others, it can feel heavy, overstimulating, or quietly lonely. Our blog explores five gentle ways to support mental health at Christmas, Yule & the Winter Solstice.
At Cup-O-T, we’ve always believed that meaningful, sustainable change comes when we empower others to support one another. That belief sits at the heart of our Peer Support Training, a programme built to equip individuals and organisations with the tools, confidence, and framework needed to offer safe, structured support during times of need.
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.
Discover Cup-O-T's transformative Peer Support Worker Training program, designed to empower individuals with lived experiences. Benefit from comprehensive training, guided mentorship, and bursary opportunities. Apply now and elevate your impact in mental health advocacy.
Hello and welcome! Louise, Cup-O-T’s Peer Support Worker here! I just wanted to share with you a couple of the things I’ve been doing recently. I have been spending some of my time contacting organisations trying to connect and find out more about their projects and how they are supporting their clients and communities. I’ve… Continue reading What to expect in Peer Support Worker training
As parents or carers it is our natural instinct to protect our children. If they are ill we do our best to make them better. If they hurt themselves we try to take their pain away. We mend, we fix, we offer cuddles and reassurance until things are better and forgotten about. When our children are struggling with their mental health, that desire to fix things for them and make them feel better doesn't change.
Sleep? If you’re anything like me you're probably not getting enough of it! Photo by Александар Цветановић on Pexels.com I struggle to switch off. Constantly worry about things. And I can’t go to bed with ‘stuff’ left to do. Every night I have a plan that I will be in bed by 10pm at the… Continue reading Sleep
