Sunflower Thinking, Bournemouth (2026)

10/04/2026

In focus this month: Our ‘Building Resilience: Strengthening Mental Wellbeing and Self-Awareness’ session in honour of Stress Awareness Month.

Stress affects all of us, physically, mentally and emotionally but how we respond makes all the difference. Our 3-hour “Building Resilience, Self-Awareness & Mental Wellbeing” session shows how to:
* Recognise the science of stress and your early warning signs
* Identify personal triggers and focus on what’s in your control
* Build practical habits and a personalised Resilience Toolkit to protect your mental health.

Take this month as an opportunity to pause, reflect and take one small step toward stronger resilience.

Be the change

09/04/2026

Unlock Confidence in Mental Health with MHFA & Refresher Courses through Sunflower Thinking 🌻

"Like I think everyone does when they start a course, I felt I knew a little before this course and thought I was confident in some areas within Mental Health. It wasn't until finishing the course I realised how much I didn't know and how much there was to learn. After finishing, I feel so much more confident with my understanding and applying it in practice when needed."

Whether you’re looking to boost your own confidence or strengthen your organisation’s support network, Mental Health First Aid England courses give you practical skills and deep understanding you can rely on.

✅ Individual or group bookings available
✅ Learn strategies that truly make a difference
✅ Improve wellbeing, resilience, and confidence in the workplace

What’s stopping you? Take the step to empower yourself and your team today.

Visit https://sunflowerthinking.com/services and book your place today!

07/04/2026

Get some key dates in your calendar - May 2026

May is packed with opportunities to boost wellbeing, support mental health and engage your community.

Here’s just a snapshot of what is coming up and how you can get involved:

National Walking Month  Step into better wellbeing! May is National Walking Month , a perfect time to get moving, enjoy the outdoors and boost both your mental and physical health. Challenge yourself or your team to walk a little more each day!

Maternal Mental Health Month  Supporting mothers matters! Maternal Mental Health Month reminds us to check in with new and expecting mums, raise awareness and share practical tips for emotional wellbeing.

Mental Health Awareness Week 11th to 17th May Only a couple of workshop slots left! Mental Health Awareness Week is your chance to inspire, educate and empower your team, workplace or community. Let’s bring mental health to life with practical sessions, discussions and stress-busting tools. Don’t miss out, book your spot today!

World Meditation Day 21st May Pause. Breathe. Reflect. World Meditation Day encourages mindfulness and stress relief. Take a moment to practice calm and focus, either individually or as a group session.

World Schizophrenia Awareness Day – 24th May Understanding is key. World Schizophrenia Awareness Day reminds us to break stigma, support those affected and raise awareness of mental health challenges. Consider hosting a session to discuss lived experiences and coping strategies.

Bring These Days to Life.
I deliver interactive workshops and sessions tailored for:
* Stress management & resilience
* Mental health awareness & destigmatisation
* Bespoke sessions on key mental health conditions
* Maternal/parental wellbeing & community support in partnership with Hansa Consultancy

✅ Secure your session now – Mental Health Awareness Week slots are almost full! DM or contact me today to inspire your team or community.

02/04/2026

💛 Grateful, energised and inspired💛

I’ve just delivered my first module for the Snowball Programme, Module 4: Psychological Safety and what a powerful session it was.

Creating spaces where people feel safe to speak, share and show up fully is at the heart of meaningful wellbeing work. And today was a reminder of just how important (and impactful) that really is.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up with openness, honesty and willingness to learn together, that’s where the magic happens. ✨

If you’re a wellbeing trainer, coach or facilitator and this resonates with you:�There are more Snowball cohorts running this year and I’d love for you to be part of it.
👉 Find out more & get involved:https://www.thisissnowball.com/

Let’s keep building safer, more connected spaces - together. 💛

01/04/2026

I’m so excited to share that I’ve officially joined the .collective ! ✨

This feels like such a meaningful step for me. I’m really looking forward to using my voice more and in a different way to training, sharing my lived experiences and speaking with honesty and purpose about the things that matter most to me.

I’m especially excited to find my people within this community, it started last night - those who believe in the power of stories, connection and making a difference through speaking.

Here’s to growth, courage and new opportunities ahead 💛

01/04/2026

Be the change.....

When was the last time you really paused and checked in with your stress levels?

Not just pushed through, carried on, or told yourself you’re “fine”… but truly stopped and noticed how you’re feeling.

Stress can build quietly. It shows up in our bodies, our thoughts, our sleep and the way we respond to the world around us. And often, we don’t realise how much we’re holding until we take a moment to reflect.

This Stress Awareness Month, give yourself permission to check in. Ask yourself:
• What’s been weighing on me lately?
• What do I need more of right now?
• What is one small thing I can do today to feel a little lighter?

Be the change...

There’s no perfect solution and no quick fix. But small, consistent acts of care can make a real difference over time.

Your next step doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be kind.

31/03/2026

March, you’ve certainly been a game of two halves. Some challenges to overcome and some absolutely belting moments🌻

This month at Sunflower Thinking we’ve delivered training to 700 people right across the globe 🌍

We’ve had the privilege of meeting incredible new clients, building meaningful relationships and continuing to support organisations in prioritising wellbeing where it truly matters.

We’ve also celebrated some special events like the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards, launched new resources and courses and kept pushing our mission forward with purpose and passion.

And a personal highlight… taking Sunflower Thinking on the road, working from both London and Cornwall. A reminder that meaningful work can happen anywhere, especially when it’s driven by impact.

As always, we’re so grateful to everyone who continues to support, collaborate and champion what we do.

Here’s to everything April has in store 🌼 make it count.

What’s been your March highlight?

Let’s normalise the mental health conversation together, contact me for more information - I hope to work with you soon.

Creating hope through safe and positive training at Sunflower Thinking

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30/03/2026

World Bipolar Day 30th March every year

Today we shine a light on bipolar disorder, a condition that is often misunderstood, misrepresented and surrounded by stigma.

Bipolar is not simply “mood swings” and it is not something that defines a person. It is a complex mental health condition that people live with, manage and navigate every day.

People with bipolar disorder experience shifts in mood, energy and activity levels, from periods of depression to episodes of mania or hypomania. With the right support, treatment and understanding, many people live full, meaningful and successful lives.

Language matters.
Understanding matters.
Compassion matters.

This World Bipolar Day, let’s challenge stereotypes, listen without judgement and create space for honest conversations.

Because you can have bipolar disorder and still be thriving, capable and whole. 💛

25/03/2026

Reflecting on Sunflower Thinking’s Men’s Focus Session from a blustery but beautiful Cornwall 💛

I had the privilege of delivering a tailored Men’s Focus Session for one of our global clients today. It was fantastic to adapt the session to their teams and provide a universal signposting handout so everyone had practical tools for support.

During the session, we explored key topics affecting men’s health, including:

*Mental wellbeing and coping strategies
*Neurodivergent conditions
*Physical health and lifestyle
*Andropause and life transitions

Delivering this from Cornwall with the sea as my backdrop reminded me of the flexibility and reach of our work, connecting with people globally while creating safe spaces to talk openly. I was truly humbled by the engagement and the openness to share key resources.

It’s a strong reminder that supporting men’s health is universal and that conversation, guidance and signposting can make a real difference.

24/03/2026

🌻 Every Month at Sunflower Thinking, we celebrate people who want to move the narrative on mental health forward. These are the people making a difference, sparking conversation and inspiring change.

This month we’re celebrating the volunteers who answer the call, the steady voices, the compassionate listeners, the people who sit with others in their hardest moments.

From organisations like and to countless local helplines and community services, these volunteers give their time to support people facing distress, isolation and crisis.

They may never meet the people they help.
They may never know how their conversation changed a life.
But they show up, they listen and they care - that matters more than words can say.

At Sunflower Thinking, we believe in the power of connection, kindness and being heard. These volunteers live that belief every single day.

👏 Do you know a volunteer who makes a difference? Tag them below to show your appreciation and celebrate their incredible work!

Save these numbers -

Samaritans - Call 116123
Text SHOUT to 85258

23/03/2026

✨ Celebrating International Day of Happiness - a little late, but just in time to pause ✨

Happiness isn’t always about the big moments. Sometimes, it’s the quiet ones: the feeling of sand under your feet on a Cornwall beach, the glow of twinkling lights, the flicker of a candle, the cheerful pop of yellow flowers, or finally finding a tricky puzzle piece!

These are the small joys that remind us to slow down and notice the beauty around us, self-care in its simplest form.

In honor of Fridays International Day of Happiness, I’d love to know: what small things bring you the most joy? Let’s celebrate the little moments that make life shine. 💛

18/03/2026

New free resource 🌻who doesn’t love a freebie?!

Today I am excited to be launching The Supportive Conversation Series - a six-month journey exploring how we can better support the people around us.

Each month focuses on a different skill: noticing when someone might be struggling, starting supportive conversations, listening with care and following up.

Part 1: Noticing the Signs
Most mental health struggles don’t begin with a crisis.�They start quietly, through small changes that are easy to miss.
This first guide shares 10 subtle signs someone might be struggling and how to notice them with care, not judgement.

It’s not about diagnosing.�It’s about paying attention.

Sign up to the Sunflower Thinking mailing list to download the free guide:
🔗 sunflowerthinking.com/sign-up-page

Because sometimes the most powerful first step in supporting someone is simply noticing.

Part 2 coming in April, let us know what you think and how you are using this series 💛

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