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27/02/2026

🌙 Coming Together for Iftar at Hull Minster

A few of our Space 2 B Heard therapists were lucky enough to join the beautiful Iftar gathering at Hull Minster this week. It was a truly special evening that brought people together from all backgrounds to share dialogue, community, and celebration during this important moment of breaking the fast.

We were welcomed with warmth, generosity, and the most wonderful spread of foods—here are just a few photos capturing the delicious dishes that were kindly provided, the whirling dervish performance and sounds from the mediation prayer. The atmosphere was filled with connection, kindness, and the beautiful sounds that accompanied the evening.

Events like this remind us of the power of community and the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Thank you to all who made the evening so meaningful.

🌙✨ Community. Compassion. Connection.

25/02/2026

🌸 Pink Shirt Day: Standing Together Against Bullying 🌸

At Space2BHeard, we’re proud to stand with people across the world today in wearing pink and speaking up for kindness, compassion, and courage.

Pink Shirt Day began with a simple act of solidarity—young people choosing to stand beside someone who was being treated unkindly. That moment of compassion sparked a global movement, reminding us that bullying isn’t just a school issue. It shows up in workplaces, families, friendships, online spaces, and within our own self-talk.

✨ Bullying affects everyone—directly or indirectly.
✨ Kindness belongs to everyone—and it starts with each of us.
✨ Healing is possible for everyone—when we are heard, seen, and supported.

At Space2BHeard, we walk alongside people every day who are navigating the impact of unkindness, exclusion, or feeling “less than.” Through therapy, community, and connection, we help people rediscover their voice, their confidence, and their sense of safety.
Today, Pink Shirt Day reminds us that:
💗 Speaking up matters.
💗 Reaching out matters.
💗 Being there for someone matters.
💗 And creating safe spaces—where people feel valued, respected, and heard—matters most of all.

Let’s choose kindness.
Let’s challenge bullying wherever we see it.
Let’s make every day a day where compassion leads the way. 💗

24/02/2026

🌿 Emotional Health Day — 24th February 2026 🌿
A moment to pause. A moment to feel. A moment to check in with you.

At Space2BHeard, we know that emotional health isn’t about feeling positive all the time — it’s about understanding your emotions, responding kindly to yourself, and knowing when to reach out for support.

Today is a reminder that:

💙 Your feelings are valid
💛 Your wellbeing deserves your attention
💚 Small steps count more than you realise
💜 You don’t have to do it alone

Therapy offers a safe, steady space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface — the worries, the hopes, the overwhelm, the patterns, the stories you’ve been carrying.

This Emotional Health Day, we invite you to ask yourself:

✨ What do I need today?
✨ What would support me right now?
✨ How can I show myself a little compassion?

If you’re ready to talk, reflect, or simply be heard, our team is here.

🌀 Space2BHeard — Supporting emotional health every day of the year.

20/02/2026

🌿 Understanding the “Please Others” Driver
Transactional Analysis • Taibi Kahler

Do you often feel the need to keep everyone happy, avoid conflict, or apologise even when you’ve done nothing wrong? This could be the Please Others Driver—a pattern identified in Transactional Analysis that pushes us to prioritise others’ needs over our own.

💗 How it Affects Us
The Please Others Driver can lead to:

Saying “yes” when we want to say “no”
Feeling responsible for others’ emotions
Seeking reassurance or validation
Avoiding conflict at all costs
Burnout from giving too much

These behaviours come from kindness and empathy—but can leave us feeling drained, overlooked, or resentful.

🌱 Becoming More Self-Aware
Growth starts with noticing. Try asking yourself:

Am I agreeing because I want to, or because I don’t want to disappoint?
Do I apologise automatically?
Are my needs always last on the list?

Awareness helps us respond differently, with compassion for ourselves.

🧡 Building Healthier Boundaries
Boundaries aren’t rejection—they’re self-care. Small steps can help:

Pause before saying yes
Try: “I’d love to help, but I can’t right now”
Practice checking in with your own needs
Acknowledge moments when you honour your limits

When we protect our energy, we can show up more authentically and sustainably for others.

🌟 You Matter Too
Your kindness is a strength. The goal isn’t to stop caring—it’s to care for yourself as well. At Space2BHeard, we support exploring these patterns with curiosity, not judgement.

💛 Making space for your voice, your needs, and your wellbeing.

18/02/2026

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 🌟 Mental Health Role Models Spotlight 🌟

Today, our Director Laura shares her inspiration:

“Mental health illness can be very hard to describe and talk about. I think Ruby Wax articulates it in a way that is comforting, normalising and very real. She is an advocate and uses her profile to help lots of people, which I admire. She also brings levity with a gentle humour which, in the dark times, can bring some relief and hope.”

Ruby Wax has been a powerful voice in breaking down stigma and making conversations about mental health accessible and relatable. Her honesty and humour remind us that even in challenging times, there can be light and hope.

💬 Who is your mental health role model? Share in the comments – let’s celebrate those who inspire us to keep talking and keep supporting each other.

16/02/2026

🧠 Endings: The Fear of “What If?”

Ending therapy can stir up a quiet but powerful fear: “What if I’m not ready?”

This lingering doubt is more than hesitation—it’s the anxiety that something vital might still be hidden, that your story isn’t fully told. And it’s completely valid.

💬 What this can feel like: • “What if I’m not ready?” – You second-guess your progress, wondering if you’ve truly “graduated.” • Fear of a future crisis – You worry about what’s around the corner, and whether you’ll be able to cope without your therapist. • An incomplete story – Therapy is a journey of self-discovery. Ending it can feel like closing a book before the final chapter.

These fears often go unspoken—but naming them is part of healing. Talking about them in your final sessions can help you feel seen, heard, and more prepared for what comes next.

🌿 Therapy may end, but your growth continues. You carry the insights, tools, and strength with you.

14/02/2026

💛 Love Languages… for Your Mental Health

At Space2BHeard, we talk a lot about what it means to feel seen and supported.
Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages aren’t just for relationships — they can also help us understand what we need to feel safe, connected, and cared for.

Here’s how they can show up in everyday wellbeing:

🌿 Words of Affirmation
You feel nourished when you hear kindness — especially from yourself.
Try:
• Speaking to yourself gently
• Noticing small wins
• Replacing harsh self-talk with curiosity

🌿 Quality Time
Being present restores you.
Try:
• Taking quiet moments
• Unplugging
• Giving yourself undivided attention, even for 5 minutes

🌿 Acts of Service
Feeling supported means taking things off your plate.
Try:
• Doing one small task your future self will thank you for
• Asking for help (a brave act in itself)

🌿 Physical Touch
Comfort is felt in the body.
Try:
• Grounding exercises
• Stretching
• Wrapping yourself in a soft blanket or placing a hand on your heart

🌿 Receiving Gifts
Meaningful gestures lift your spirits.
Try:
• Treating yourself to something small
• Creating a “comfort box” for harder days

💛 Your love language is a clue to what helps you feel regulated, understood, and cared for.
In therapy, we explore these patterns gently — noticing what you need and how you can offer it to yourself.

✨ Which love language feels most supportive for your wellbeing right now?

13/02/2026

💙 FRIDAY FEELS 'BE STRONG'— TA Drivers Series - Taibi Kahler (1975)

“Be Strong” — When Holding It All Together Becomes Too Heavy
The “Be Strong” Driver is a common message many of us grew up with.
It often shows up as:

“Don’t show emotions.”
“Don’t ask for help.”
“Just get on with it.”
This driver teaches us that strength looks like silence, self‑containment, and pushing through.

And while “Be Strongs” are often the ones you want around in a crisis — steady, capable, dependable — there’s a hidden cost.

People with a strong Be Strong Driver may:

🌀 Struggle to connect with their emotions
🌀 Feel numb or disconnected when life becomes overwhelming
🌀 Push through exhaustion instead of pausing
🌀 Develop physical symptoms from emotional strain
🌀 Be more vulnerable to burnout or depression

But here’s an important truth:

💛 **It’s OK to be vulnerable.
It’s OK to be open.
It’s OK to take care of your own needs.**

Real strength isn’t about holding everything in — it’s about knowing when to soften, when to reach out, and when to let yourself be human.

Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to “be strong.”
A space where you can feel, reflect, unravel, and reconnect with parts of yourself you may have had to silence for too long.

✨ You don’t have to carry everything alone.
You are allowed to need support.
You are allowed to feel.

🌀 Space2BHeard — Making room for every part of you.

09/02/2026

💙 February: A Month for Small Steps & Self‑Compassion

February can feel like a quiet pause between winter and spring — darker mornings, chilly evenings, and the promise of lighter days ahead.
At Space2BHeard, we know this time of year can bring mixed emotions. For some, it’s a month of fresh starts; for others, it’s a reminder to slow down and listen inward.

Therapy offers a space to do exactly that.
A place to explore what you’re carrying…
A place to reconnect with yourself…
A place where your voice is heard.

Whether you’re navigating low mood, stress, relationship changes, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, our team is here to walk alongside you.

✨ This February, give yourself permission to take one small step toward your wellbeing.
Sometimes that step is reaching out.

🌀 Space2BHeard — Where your story matters.

05/02/2026

FREE EVENT TODAY!

Time to Talk are hosting a free webinar to help make conversations about mental health feel easier.

Looking at why talking matters, simple ways to start conversations, how to reach out for help, and how to respond when someone opens up - including spotting signs someone might be struggling and where to signpost for support.

📅 5th February 2026

🕧 12:30–13:30 (online)

💜 Free to attend - everyone welcome

Join our free Time to Talk Day webinar to build confidence, challenge mental health myths and learn where to find local help.

04/02/2026

🌈 Honouring LGBT+ History Month 🌈

At Space2BHeard, we believe that everyone deserves a space to be truly seen, heard, and valued for who they are. LGBT+ History Month reminds us not only of the struggles and victories of the past, but of the importance of creating safer, more compassionate spaces today.

“Therapy is a space where we explore our stories and histories to better understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Our work is grounded in trust, unconditional regard, and empowerment—supporting each person to recognise their struggles, accept who they are, and build a future that feels fuller and more hopeful.
Freedom, tolerance, and acceptance are not always guaranteed. Now more than ever, we stand alongside our LGBT+ community in honouring LGBT+ History Month. By understanding our history, we help create safer, louder, and more inclusive spaces—for ourselves and for everyone.”

This month, we celebrate the resilience, diversity, and brilliance of the LGBT+ community—and we reaffirm our commitment to offering therapy that is inclusive, affirming, and rooted in dignity for all.

🏳️‍🌈 You matter. Your story matters. Your history matters.

02/02/2026

🗣️ Time To Talk Day is coming -

Time to Talk are hosting a free webinar to help make conversations about mental health feel easier.

Looking at why talking matters, simple ways to start conversations, how to reach out for help, and how to respond when someone opens up - including spotting signs someone might be struggling and where to signpost for support.

📅 5th February 2026
🕧 12:30–13:30 (online)
💜 Free to attend - everyone welcome
👉 Book your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/it-starts-with-a-conversation-time-to-talk-day-tickets-1978376490339

It Starts With a Conversation – Time to Talk Day

Join the free Time to Talk Day webinar to build confidence, challenge mental health myths and learn where to find local help.