Gordano CBT

10/07/2022

7 Ways to improve Mental Health
WEEK 2= Being Active

Exercise not only benefits your physical and mental health but it also improves your overall mood and happiness. When you exercise, endorphins (feel good chemicals) are released in the brain, leading to an overall more positive mood. Exercise can also lead to a boost in self-esteem and self-confidence.

So, join a local club or simply go for a 10 minute walk every day. You will start to notice the positive effects very quickly!

27/06/2022

7 Ways to Improve Mental Health.
WEEK 1 = Social Connectivity

People who feel more connected to others have lower levels of anxiety and depression. Studies show that a positive impact of this is that people have higher self-esteem, greater empathy and are more trusting. So, pick up the phone to family/friends or simply go into a shop for a pint of milk and chat with the sales assistant for a few minutes. It will improve your day!

17/06/2022

Thank you to all of you who have ‘liked’ or followed our page. Gordano CBT was established in 2019, running successful courses to assist with various mental health difficulties. We made the difficult decision in May 2020 to postpone our courses and other activities, until we were able to meet people face to face. We now feel able to restart our aim of bringing mental health awareness and understanding to our local community. So, we are up and running, watch this space…..

02/04/2021

If you have an inkling that someone you know could be having suicidal thoughts ASK THEM ABOUT IT! There is a common misconception that talking about it will make them more likely to do it but the opposite is true. This podcast tells you how to broach the subject, the words to use and what to do when they say they do have thoughts about ending their own life. Talking saves lives.....

‎Show Mind Your Loaf, Ep Professor Rory O'Connor on Su***de Prevention - 1 Apr 2021

09/02/2021

We are now running our courses online! Our next six week course starts on Wednesday 24th February at 7pm.

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thinking is a small group educational course suitable for people with mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and low mood.

It's the perfect opportunity for people to learn and apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques with no obligation to share in the groups unless they want to.

Message us for more details!

26/05/2020

What a fantastic positive affirmation. Practice daily, saying this out loud! This is NOT over confidence - this is self compassion, self encouragement and self worth.

06/05/2020

The healing process of being able to talk through difficulties and make sense of ‘clouded’ negative thinking. Communication is key. Share you worries with either a therapist or if that is not possible, a friend,partner or family member. Be kind to yourself.

01/04/2020

In these times of uncertainty it is important to remember how change can be positive. This is a time to “take stock” - spend time on yourself, eat well, read, take up a hobby, listen to a meditation...breathe and relax.

11/02/2020

If you would like to learn techniques to break out of the cycle of negative thinking, come and join us on our next evening course starting Wednesday February 26th in Portishead.

06/02/2020

Self Care is a necessary part of our lives that we have to learn to do. It can be as small as a cup of herbal tea whilst listening to a favourite piece of music to cooking a nutritious meal to something bigger such as a weekend break away. The effect will be the same - relaxation, well-being, rest and self validation you are worth the care.

27/01/2020

Self kindness can be about challenging our internal bully - negative self bias - or doing something different - a lavender bath, going for a walk by the sea, lighting a candle. Pop some self kindness in your routine each day - you will feel the benefits.