Hattie Hathaway Psychotherapy

22/09/2025

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15/09/2025

Every cancer journey is different.

Even with the same condition, the symptoms, the side effects, the recovery differs.

For we are sharing blood cancer stories of people from across Devon.

Next to share their story is Mark. Prior to his diagnosis Mark felt completely fine. It was only thanks to a routine blood test that something was picked up. That blood test saved his life.

You can read Mark’s story here: https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/news/every-moment-counts-marks-story-0

14/09/2025

Blood cancer is the third biggest cancer killer.

That is why is so important. Raising awareness of blood cancer will lead to earlier diagnosis, and earlier diagnosis will lead to better treatment outcomes.

Learn about blood cancer and the symptoms to look out for:
https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/exeter-leukaemia-fund-raising-awareness-about-blood-cancers

ELF is here to support patients and families across Devon throughout their blood cancer journey. From diagnosis, to treatment and beyond. But we need your help. Please like and share to educate about blood cancer.



*Statistic from www.leukaemiauk.org.uk*

14/09/2025

Trying comes with a risk of failure.
But not trying guarantees it.
Take the shot.
Even if you miss, you're still further than if you stood still.

10/09/2025

Feeling overwhelmed?

Try this simple 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise to focus on the present moment. 💙

10/09/2025

Fantastic

We are incredibly excited to share with you that Yarty Ward has received a gold standard award following a recent internal audit on documentation and care delivery.

Neil Toghill, Yarty Ward Matron, told ELF: “I am very proud of the nursing team on Yarty ward for all their hard work and attention to detail. This award is very well deserved!”

The award was presented by RDE Director of Nursing Tracey Reeves and Director of Patient Care Helen Cooke on Monday 8th September.

Please join us in congratulating Yarty Ward upon this impressive achievement!

01/09/2025

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month we will be sharing different experiences of patients and families across Devon and their blood cancer journeys.

The first story we are sharing is Lynne’s. Despite numerous visits to her GP and A&E Lynne struggled to get an answer to her symptoms.

You can read the first part of Lynne’s story here: https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/lynnes-story-part-1-dance-floors-doctors-offices

Part 2 will be shared later this week.

01/09/2025

Grounding is a therapeutic exercise that brings your focus to the present moment – especially useful when feeling overwhelmed or coping with stress, anxiety, flashbacks or dissociation

Try using a body awareness exercise, like this Hand Breathing Technique.
This will bring you into the here-and-now by directing your focus to
sensations in the body. Concentrate on the sensations in your hands and notice the feeling of calm in your body.

For more tips and advice check out our self-help resources (link in bio)