Roots OT

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Providing Occupational and Nature based Therapies to support anxious, burnt out and disconnected women find balance and feel more connected to themselves and the important people in their lives.

21/03/2026

Got my little helper "helping" me get ready for my stall tomorrow , let's see what actually ends up in the box 😹🌳

21/03/2026

"New group incoming!!

Excited to share Common Ground will be starting 9th April from Roots OT HQ!

A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence, transition, or return to work

This group is suitable for individuals who may be:

-On sickness absence or phased return
- Recovering from stress, burnout, anxiety, or low confidence
-Out of work and feeling isolated or disconnected
-Finding traditional return-to-work support too pressurised
- Finding navigating life transitions or circumstances difficult
-Needing gentle re-engagement with routine, people, and shared activity
Why this approach works

Periods of absence or transition often come with:

- Loss of confidence and identity
-Disrupted routine
-Social withdrawal and anxiety
- Fear of being “behind” or not coping well enough

Nature-based, relational group spaces support mental health by:

-Reducing pressure and performance expectations
-Offering safe, informal social contact
-Rebuilding trust in self and others
-Supporting regulation, energy, and motivation to improve your daily routine
-Restoring a sense of usefulness and belonging

Common Ground helps people re-enter shared space at a natural pace, which can ease later transitions back into work or training.

Day: Thursdays (starting 9th April) - 1st session FREE
Time: 11-1pm
Location: Roots OT HQ in South Hiendley
Format: Small, facilitated outdoor group, max 10 participants
Facilities: parking and toilet on-site, hot drinks and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own
Cost: £20 (1st session on 9th is FREE!)
Accessibility: No prior experience with nature, gardening, or groups required.

If you work with people who fit the above (e.g. HR, wellbeing officers, managers, OH providers, there is a stakeholder taster session on 26th March so you can see what its all about!

Booking in bio 🙂🌳

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20/03/2026

Some lovely feedback from a team wellbeing evening; the team made natural lotion bars, lip balms and salt/sugar scrubs, as well air dry clay prints and other creations.

If your team are need of a break away from their usual routine to relax, reconnect and do something different to inspire creativity and build relationships, then our nature-based wellbeing events are for you!

-No minimum numbers- small groups encouraged!
-Bespoke packages
-Held at Roots OT HQ, your space or nearby nature

Message for details🙂🌳

19/03/2026

I'm Zoe, founder of Roots OT, Occupational and Nature therapist.
I left the NHS during the pandemic following a lovely cocktail of stress, burnout and work place bullying; i had 3 months off sick after never having a day off in my life- it was a shock to say the least!

But when i was off, there was little support, 6 sessions of counselling via EAP (which i didnt take, i knew it wasnt really what i needed at that time), and other than that i was left to my own devices in a time when all my usual coping activities were taken away.
So i walked, tons and spent time in nature just to get me out the house otherwise id have turned into a vegetable; nature was my healer.
But my confidence in my ability was rock bottom, i worried about going back into a job (i left the previous one), i worried if i could do it, i worried about doing something wrong and that i might be a fraud. Thankfully my new employer was awesome and helped me build back up, but i definitely felt things could be easier- so Common Ground was born.

If you support people off sick from work, or you are off sick yourself; i get it, ive been there and this session is here to build you back up gradually, with less pressure and no targets. We have weekly themes, but you guide the way and support you to rebuild your confidence and capacity to return to work.🙂🌳

19/03/2026

The grin of a woman possessed! It's wild garlic time!

Love it soooo much! Will be wrapping some in turkey steaks with mozzarella & sun-dried tomatoes for tea 😋
Loving this weather also - who else has got their washing out?! 🙂🌳

18/03/2026

The sun has got his hat on!

Can't promise it'll stay this way for Branching Out netwalking next weds, but 🤞

Join us 10-12 @ Stanley ferry for netwalking with a difference, get away from your desk, get your steps in & make deeper, lasting connections! 🙂🌳

17/03/2026

In our talking circles, there is no fixing, no advice, and no expectation to speak.

You are invited to listen, to share, or simply to be.

This is a trauma-aware, gently held space guided by qualified facilitators.

There are always hot drinks and a seasonal themed activity to guide your journey.

Join us on 31st MArch in South Hiendley, 630-830pm £33🙂🌳

15/03/2026

New group incoming!!

Excited to share Common Ground will be starting 9th April from Roots OT HQ!

A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence, transition, or return to work

This group is suitable for individuals who may be:

-On sickness absence or phased return
- Recovering from stress, burnout, anxiety, or low confidence
-Out of work and feeling isolated or disconnected
-Finding traditional return-to-work support too pressurised
- Finding navigating life transitions or circumstances difficult
-Needing gentle re-engagement with routine, people, and shared activity
Why this approach works

Periods of absence or transition often come with:

- Loss of confidence and identity
-Disrupted routine
-Social withdrawal and anxiety
- Fear of being “behind” or not coping well enough

Nature-based, relational group spaces support mental health by:

-Reducing pressure and performance expectations
-Offering safe, informal social contact
-Rebuilding trust in self and others
-Supporting regulation, energy, and motivation to improve your daily routine
-Restoring a sense of usefulness and belonging

Common Ground helps people re-enter shared space at a natural pace, which can ease later transitions back into work or training.
I have received some funding that will allow me to run some free/discounted sessions- message me if this fits!

Day: Thursdays (starting 9th April) - 1st session FREE
Time: 11-1pm
Location: Roots OT HQ in South Hiendley
Format: Small, facilitated outdoor group, max 10 participants
Facilities: parking and toilet on-site, hot drinks and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own
Cost: £20 (1st session on 9th is FREE!)
Accessibility: No prior experience with nature, gardening, or groups required.

If you work with people who fit the above (e.g. HR, wellbeing officers, managers, OH providers, there is a stakeholder taster session on 26th March so you can see what its all about!

Booking in bio 🙂🌳

14/03/2026

New group incoming!!

Excited to share Common Ground will be starting 9th April from Roots OT HQ!

A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence, transition, or return to work

This group is suitable for individuals who may be:

-On sickness absence or phased return
- Recovering from stress, burnout, anxiety, or low confidence
-Out of work and feeling isolated or disconnected
-Finding traditional return-to-work support too pressurised
- Finding navigating life transitions or circumstances difficult
-Needing gentle re-engagement with routine, people, and shared activity
Why this approach works

Periods of absence or transition often come with:

- Loss of confidence and identity
-Disrupted routine
-Social withdrawal and anxiety
- Fear of being “behind” or not coping well enough

Nature-based, relational group spaces support mental health by:

-Reducing pressure and performance expectations
-Offering safe, informal social contact
-Rebuilding trust in self and others
-Supporting regulation, energy, and motivation to improve your daily routine
-Restoring a sense of usefulness and belonging

Common Ground helps people re-enter shared space at a natural pace, which can ease later transitions back into work or training.

Day: Thursdays (starting 9th April) - 1st session FREE
Time: 11-1pm
Location: Roots OT HQ in South Hiendley
Format: Small, facilitated outdoor group, max 10 participants
Facilities: parking and toilet on-site, hot drinks and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own
Cost: £20 (1st session on 9th is FREE!)
Accessibility: No prior experience with nature, gardening, or groups required.

If you work with people who fit the above (e.g. HR, wellbeing officers, managers, OH providers, there is a stakeholder taster session on 26th March so you can see what its all about!

Booking in bio 🙂🌳

13/03/2026

Do you work in/as a: HR, Wellbeing officer, PA and people management, Occupational Health?

Do you need a more proactive way to manage staff wellbeing and sickness absence/return to work?

Then Common Ground is for your clients!
A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence, transition, or return to work.

This 2-hour, facilitated outdoor session offers a gentle, structured space for individuals who are currently out of work, returning after a period of sickness or burnout, or re-orienting themselves following change.
Held in a private garden therapy space and surrounding community, the group focuses on connection, confidence, and relational wellbeing, supporting people to feel met where they are, rather than pushed to perform.
This is not therapy and not employability training.

It is a bridging space: somewhere people can land, reconnect with others, and rebuild rhythm and capacity in a way that feels safe and dignified.

While this is not a productivity intervention, organisations often see benefits such as:
-Improved wellbeing and emotional regulation
- Reduced isolation during sickness absence
-Increased confidence and readiness for phased return
- Stronger sense of connection and support
-A more compassionate, preventative approach to absence management

The group can sit alongside Occupational Health, EAPs, or return-to-work plans as a proactive, low-pressure wellbeing support option.

Join me for a stakeholder taster session to see what its all about on 26th March 11-1, before the sessions go live for clients on 9th April! 🙂🌳

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http://www.rootsot.co.uk/, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rootsot-81975800713

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