Connect, Reflect, Grow

19/12/2025

During a recent group wellbeing session on coping with Christmas, I mentioned the use of transitional objects as a strategy.

Transitional objects are things we can touch and hold on to, that make us feel safe and provide comfort.

We often associate transitional objects with children (e.g. soft toys / plushies) but they can be important for adults, too!

Transitional objects can include:

• Pebbles or shells
• Items made of fabric
• A keyring
• Small ornament
• Postcard or photo
• Small bag with various objects

Holding on to transitional objects can help us to feel grounded, and the sensory qualities (texture, smell etc) can help to promote a sense of calm & Mindfulness (focussing our awareness on the present moment).

Do you already have/use a transitional object? If not, what might this look like?

You may wish to keep an item in your pocket throughout the festive period.

Alt text: "Hands holding a heart shaped pebble"

08/12/2025

Some lovely feedback recently received from a client, whom it is a privilege to hold space for.

02/12/2025

No wonder November passed by in the blink of an eye! It was clearly a busy month Wellbeing Therapy Solutions !💚

14/11/2025

I recently received some lovely, heartfelt feedback from a Supervisee.

Working as an independent Clinical Supervisor can be isolating (although my own wonderful Supervisor helps to alleviate this considerably) so knowing that the support you have provided has helped and is valued means a huge amount.

Supervision is a 2-way process; we learn from each other & collaboratively identify the path ahead.

Thank you to all who trust me with this process 🍁

12/11/2025

The next session of the Pause Project takes place on November 25th, 6-7.30pm 🌿

03/11/2025

Your Monday reminder that nature has its own rhythms; energy shifts, nothing stays static & there is more than one way to shine 🍂🌸

23/10/2025

I had an enjoyable walk through the woods yesterday and was amazed at the many varieties of fungi found growing there (is it me, or is it a good year for fungi?!)

I find fungi fascinating; they are present all year round, but their fruiting bodies only become visible when both warmth and dampness are present.

It got me thinking about the qualities we all carry... Our environment makes all the difference to the qualities we feel we can reveal, and may even nurture qualities we didn't know we possessed.

Occupational Therapists always consider the environment in relation to a person's ability to carry out daily activities.

What sort of environment brings out the best in you? 🍃🍄🌱

15/10/2025

🌿 The Pause Project 🌿

A mindfulness course starting in Leicester in November, facilitated by Kate and Daisy from Wellbeing Therapy Solutions

It's time to take care of you ...

🌿 Introducing The Pause Project 🌿

A new mindfulness-based group with Wellbeing Therapy Solutions in Leicester, designed to help you slow down, breathe, and nurture your mental health.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, low, worried or stressed, these sessions offer you the chance to step away from the busyness of life and give yourself the pause you deserve.

👉What’s on offer?

• A calm, supportive space to learn practical skills and strategies to feel calmer and more in control
• Gentle mindfulness practices, group discussions, and guided activities to nurture your wellbeing
• The opportunity to connect with likeminded people who understand what you’re going through

Sessions are designed to leave you feeling calmer, more connected, and better equipped to nurture your mental health and are welcoming, relaxed, and open to working-age adults (18+)

• Tuesday 11th November
• Tuesday 25th November
• Wednesday 17th December

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm (arrive from 5.45pm)

Location: Bodie's House, 254 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS

• 11th November: £10 per person (+ small online booking fee)
• Future sessions: £15 per person (+ small online booking fee)

The Pause Project is facilitated by Kate Jackson (Occupational Therapist) and Daisy Shepherd (Practice Assistant)

👉Book your place for our first session by 4th November via Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-pause-project-mindfulness-group-tickets-1795532789909?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/09/2025

12/09/2025

Today, I was representing Wellbeing Therapy Solutions & attended the Create and Grow Club, run by lovely Nat and Mel from Cosby Yarn Bomb

The group were learning Bargello, a traditional tapestry and needlework technique, using this to decorate handy, everyday objects; bookmarks, coasters and storage tins.

I made a coaster based on a certain football club’s colours (any thoughts?! ⚽️ )

On a similar “organisation” theme, the wellbeing topic today was “life laundry - getting things done” - we explored motivation boosters and alternatives to “to do lists”.

As always, we had some interesting conversations & group members shared some of their own strategies, too.

03/09/2025

I came across this beautiful poem today by Jarod K. Anderson & think the message it conveys is one worth sharing. It’s all too easy on those difficult days to struggle to identify gentle alternatives 💖

29/08/2025

I visited the lovely Create and Grow Club today, run by Cosby Yarn Bomb, where group members were working on some beautiful pieces using visible mending and hand stitching.

Today's wellbeing theme was Self Compassion, something a lot of us can struggle with, for a variety of reasons.

We had some very heartfelt conversations, including talking about:

Myth busters
What self compassion might look like
A word about words!
Positive affirmations
Self compassion prompts

Towards the end of the session, I invited group members to consider the following:

"Over the next week, I can show myself self compassion by…"

Over the next week, I am going to try & write things down more - I have a tendency to store information in my head, then wonder why my mind is so busy!

What might self compassion look like for you over the next week..?