Wellbeing Therapy Solutions Blog

People say to me: "I know you can help me - but how do you do it?" Here's how... As an occupational therapist, I often get people saying to me: “I know you can help people…but just how can you help me?” It’s a perfectly fair question. For adults who have never sought...

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Join Kate Jackson for some practical hints and tips to help you deal with the domestic challenges posed by lockdowns and homeschooling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfSF9cpXBjs Are you a parent or carer who is struggling to find any clarity or calm during the latest...

Making key decisions will help protect you from anxiety and fake news Kate Jackson has advised BBC Radio Leicester listeners to be aware of the amount of news and social media they are consuming during the latest nationwide lockdown. Appearing on Jimmy Carpenter’s...

"Try and be positive but also be realistic about what you can and cannot achieve." - Kate Jackson Breakfast Show: BBC Radio Leicester host Jimmy Carpenter As a third national lockdown begins across England, Kate Jackson has appeared on Radio Leicester’s Breakfast Show...

Mum's Lockdown challenge proves an inspiration for all of us Among the different challenges presented to us during spells of lockdown, restrictions and social isolation, has been the ability to find motivation amidst our day-to-day grind. I think many of us know that...

Despite the pandemic, positive vibes will keep us smiling Last week, I felt myself getting annoyed about something and I couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was, until I heard it someone say it out loud … ‘Christmas is cancelled’! I have seen the phrase ‘Christmas...

I am an BSc Occupational Therapy student currently in my final year. Here’s a little bit about my journey to OT and why I love it… Like many people, when I first came across Occupational Therapy I had no clue in the world as to what it was. In college I knew I wanted...

I first became aware of the role of an occupational therapist when my close friend developed sepsis and spent a period of time in hospital. She was in a critical condition for 5 weeks but has thankfully made a full recovery. When I went to visit her in hospital, she...

As a society it’s often thought that we overlook the importance of child mental health, in that some fail to recognise the seriousness of it. According to the NHS in 2017 one in eight 5 to 19 year olds had at least one mental health disorder. Although, mental health...