March can be a busy time for therapists. A number of national events are scheduled to run throughout the month. All of them can really help to raise the profile of a number of conditions. And, in turn, people may feel it’s the ‘right time’ for them to seek help.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place from the end of February through to the start of this month. It’s not uncommon for therapists to receive enquiries in the weeks which follow the completion of any large campaign.
Assisting someone with an eating disorder is part of the training for NBH members. Working with a client, where the relevant permissions are in situ, can allow us to correctly liaise with their medical team – if this is considered to be helpful.
It’s an area which you can always chat through with your supervisor during your regular meetings with them. And, of course, there’s a range of out of hours support which can be accessed by a client through local mental health groups – or charities.
Working with someone to help to reduce their stress bucket levels is a crucial part of what we do on a day to day basis. It can also really help when working with someone who faces challenges around eating.
It can be rewarding for us to watch as a client is able to take the small steps forward to assist in taking control over issues they may face with food. More than one million people are believed to be living with an eating disorder in the UK.
March also sees the marking of Self-Injury Awareness Day which takes place at the start of the month. An orange awareness ribbon or the butterfly project wristband are common ways for people to raise the profile of self-harm.
The Awareness Day on March 1st can subsequently see our members receive enquiries as people look at new avenues of help.
As with working with clients experiencing eating disorders then liaising with our supervisor, a medical support team or doctor might really help someone experiencing self-harm.
Signposting for extra help and support: the NBH Directory
Our work means we can provide appropriate signposting to charities and organisations. This can really create a sense of ‘teamwork’ for a client who may have felt ‘on their own.’
NBH is keen to help members seek the best possible support and guidance. It’s the reason why we have compiled a list of charities and organisations throughout the UK which provide active help and support in a wide range of areas.
There are scores of charities and organisations that can be accessed on the NBH website. The links are highlighted under the Contact Us tab.
They include details which range from support for Alzheimer’s Disease through to guidance for carers and even helpful organisations for people affected by grief.
Unsurprisingly, it’s taken a significant amount of time to compile all of the data and we are grateful to the NBH research team which were able to provide us with such a wide array of resource material. Thank you.
With the last proper break from work being nearly three months ago (Christmas) then it’s perhaps not surprising that people we tend to see some increases in people’s ‘stress buckets’ at this point of the year. On the upside, the evenings are becoming lighter! 🙂
As such, if you’re looking for ideas for blogs then there’s upcoming ‘stress awareness month’ which takes place in April across the UK.
Blog updates on your website or social media can provide a wonderful opportunity to give useful tips on how people can gently reduce their stress levels – and find a sense of inner peace.
Putting aside a bit of time to jot down some of the key things which can make all the difference is a great way to boost the mental wellbeing of a perspective client – or for people who come to your website to enjoy reading your blog posts.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to write about all of the simple things that we can all do that can really boost our moods and sense of peace. That walk along a beach. That coffee with a friend. That simple, but filling, evening meal.
All are rich areas of content that can make a positive difference – and may even encourage someone to send that first email to you to ask for your help and support.
