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 believe in creating a supportive environment where young people can thrive academically and emotionally, paving the way for a brighter future.
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
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
Creator of the Wayward Adventurers Guild Jasmine O’Hare reflects on her time with us at our family session, fully funded by Norfolk Community Foundation through the Love Norfolk Fund. Last Thursday I was very fortunate to run a drawing workshop for Cup O-T, as part of their family day at their campfire community space. It’s… Continue reading A drawing workshop with The Wayward Adventures Guild
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
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.
