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
Being intentional with good self-care habits Last month I wrote about my journey into making more time for my own self care. I wanted to let you know how things are going and then take a look at things we could be doing to help take care of ourselves. When we talk about self care… Continue reading My self care journey
Self-care is incredibly important and doesn't just have to look like having a bath surrounded by candles and rose petals. It looks different to each person. This has taken me ages to write. Because although I want to talk about ways to look after ourselves, it is not always something I am very good at… Continue reading Navigating Self care
Communication is key to building successful effective relationships. But it can be hard to build new relationships with mental health professionals. Especially when those individuals involved with your family may change regularly.
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
Hello! I wanted to start this blog by telling you all a bit about me. My work background is in healthcare and the NHS. I have a degree in Psychology. And I have been volunteering for the charity Homestart since 2016. Most importantly I am a mum to two boys aged 9 and 2. Having… Continue reading Introducing Louise & Peer Support Work
