NHS Manchester Talking Therapies

06/08/2025

🌿 A fantastic day connecting with the team at bet365 to support workplace wellbeing!
We delivered taster sessions, shared valuable resources at our wellbeing information stalls, and introduced the SilverCloud online support platform. 💻🧠

Thank you to all the staff who stopped by – your engagement shows just how important mental health is at work. 💬💚

👉 If your workplace would like to get involved, email us at communityengagement.mcr@thebiglifegroup.com.

05/08/2025

Meet Dean — getting a fresh cut and fresh perspective at a Men’s Mental Health Evening in Higher Blackley 💈🍕🎮
Big thanks to the barber for the sharp fades, and to everyone who came through for the convo, the pizza, and the laughs.
Because looking after your mind should feel as good as this 😁🧠💬

We’ll give a heads up when the next one’s coming — you won’t want to miss it!

03/08/2025

You don’t have to run a marathon to feel better.

🧠 Any movement helps ease anxiety and lift low mood — even a few minutes at a time.

NHS Talking Therapies can help you with setting your own small manageable goals and encourage you to keep going — self-refer at https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/

23/07/2025

Join Big Life at the Kath Locke Centre to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, this Friday! Lot's of wellbeing activities available and the chance to find out more about Talking Therapies! 😀

🎉 Be a part of the celebration this Friday! 🎉

Join us at the Kath Locke Centre to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month this Friday, 24 July. Free food, free Henna Art workshop, lots of health and wellbeing support on offer.

Greater Manchester Pakistani Association GMPA NHS Manchester Talking Therapies Be Well Manchester

07/07/2025

💭 Feeling overwhelmed by worry or anxiety?

Join our Overcoming Worry Workshop — a 6-week online CBT-based programme delivered by Manchester Talking Therapies via Microsoft Teams. 🌐💙

✨ What to Expect:
✔ Learn about anxiety and unhelpful thinking
✔ Build relaxation skills
✔ Practice problem-solving and mindfulness
✔ Gain tools to manage setbacks and maintain progress

💡 Workshop Benefits:
✅ 9 hours of guided support
✅ Group setting to connect with others
✅ Evidence-based techniques
✅ Shorter wait times and multiple interventions

📅 6 weekly sessions | 1.5 hours each
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams

📲 Ask your GP for a referral or visit our website to sign up.
https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/

24/06/2025

🌿 Free Loss & Bereavement Workshop 🌿
Starting this August, our Talking Therapies team is offering a free workshop for those coping with grief, loss, or bereavement.

🤝 A safe, supportive space to talk
🧠 Led by experienced therapists
📅 Limited spaces – Refer now to book your place!

Whether your loss is recent or past, you're not alone. Take the first step toward healing.
https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/

16/06/2025

🌟 Thrilled to attend the Baby Week Launch at Manchester Art Gallery today! A fantastic start to a week full of connection, learning, and support for parents, carers, and little ones across our communities. 👶🧡

📅 Join us throughout the week at local children's centres for free taster sessions and drop-ins with our wonderful team!

📍 Wednesday 18th June
🕐 Harpurhey Children’s Centre: 1–1:30pm (Taster), 1:30–2:30pm (Stall) – with Lesley
🕝 Sale Road CC: 1:30–2pm (Taster), 2–3pm (Stall) – with Meg L

📍 Thursday 19th June
☀️ Chorlton Darley Avenue CC: 11:30am–12pm (Taster), 12–1pm (Stall) – with Lizzie
🌆 Rusholme CC: 1:30–2pm (Taster), 2–3pm (Stall) – with Louise

📍 Friday 20th June
🏫 Mount Road: 9:30–10am (Taster), 10–11am (Stall) – with Jade
🏙 Collyhurst CC: 10–10:30am (Taster), 10:30–11:30am (Stall) – with Alison
🌇 Old Moat CC: 11:30am–12pm (Taster), 12–1pm (Stall) – with Jaydee

https://childfriendlymanchester.co.uk/projects/

Let’s celebrate, support, and empower families this Baby Week 💬💖

13/06/2025

🌧️ Struggling with low mood? You’re not alone.
Join our Low Mood Workshop — a safe, supportive space to explore helpful strategies for managing mood and building resilience.

💬 Open to all – Refer here - https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/

Let’s talk, reflect, and grow – together.

14/05/2025

We’re out and about this Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚

🚶‍♂️ Zawar is enjoying a wellbeing walk with Urban Village Medical Practice

💼 Jade is supporting staff wellbeing at Bet365

📍 Charlotte will be at CityHealthCentre from 2–5pm with wellbeing journals, online demos & resources!

🎱 Dean will be at a Male mental health night at Higher Blackley community hub 6-9pm games, pizza and mandem meet up!

✨ Exciting news: our wellbeing journals will soon be available electronically!

If you're in Manchester city centre, pop in and say hi to Charlotte! or in North Manchester pop in and say hi to Dean in Blackley! 👋

24/04/2025

Jelly Beans come in many different colours.
Colour psychology suggest colour affects emotion and behaviour.

Colours evoke specific feelings, such as blue, stimulating calmness. This can be important in therapeutic settings in order to feel relaxed and at ease.

If you are struggling with your mental health, self refer into our service by following the link:

https://www.iaptportal.co.uk/ServiceUser/SelfReferralForm.aspx?sd=405ac6c4-b7ef-4952-acc7-8a6f4c04e5d4

11/04/2025

Irritable bowel syndrome affects 1 in 5 people in the world.
Stress can often trigger the symptoms of IBS, which can in turn, cause anxiety to worsen.

To help improve symptoms, sleep quality and a healthy diet is important. However it is also important to maintain your well-being. Mindfulness, grounding techniques and Cognitive behavioural therapy can support with breaking the stress-symptom cycle.

https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/

20/03/2025

International day of happiness. 😁

What makes you happy?
Happiness is an emotional state of well-being influenced by life satisfaction and positive emotions.

International day of happiness aims to promote happiness as a fundamental goal in life.

If you are struggling with your well-being, experiencing positive emotions or happiness, follow the link below: www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/ for more information.