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Article: What’s your monkey mind & how can meditation help?

Jun 26, 2020

Meditation is discussed everywhere, and for good reason – it works! But how many of us practice it daily in our lives? With so much happening recently, from Black Lives Matter protests to the lockdown rules changing, spending time alone with your thoughts can seem...

Crochet for Changes

Jun 11, 2020

Our Volunteer Leanna has been busy at work, asking people from in and around Bristol, to donate crochet granny squares to be made into a blanket, that will be raffled off to raise funds for our Emergency Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of crafters, we have now...

Black Lives Matter and Mental Health

Jun 9, 2020

Changes groups are safe spaces to talk about feelings arising from current events

Join Us: The Kindness Quiz Part 2 19/06/2020

May 29, 2020

Ready For Round 2? The Kindness Quiz Part 2 is our second VIRTUAL PUB QUIZ! We were thrilled with the turn out and support of our last virtual quiz, and couldn’t wait to deliver another dose of cracking quiz atmosphere straight to your home. The quiz will take place...

Article: Francis on writing for wellbeing

May 28, 2020

[Francis shares his love of writing for his mental wellbeing] I absolutely love Changes and have been going as a member and facilitator for more than five years. It really does help my mental health and is a great tool for self checking and evaluation. I love...

Self-isolation 4: Loneliness

May 22, 2020

For many people, lockdown – even as it is slowly eased – will put significant pressure on their mental wellbeing. This post is part of a four part series covering working from home, anxiety & worries, relationship strains, loneliness. Loneliness Most of us need...

Self-isolation 3: Relationship strains

May 22, 2020

For many people, lockdown - even as it is slowly eased - will put significant pressure on their mental wellbeing. This post is part of a four part series covering working from home, anxiety & worries, relationship strains & loneliness. Relationship Strains If...

Wellbeing Walks with Walker

May 21, 2020

100 Miles Rob Walker is going to walk 100 miles in five days to raise money for Changes Bristol – all in his 9x5 metre back garden in Patchway. Wellbeing Walks with Walker gets underway on Monday 25 May. Rob estimates that he will be walking for up to eight hours a...

Self-kindness: video snippets

May 15, 2020

The theme of 2020 Mental Health Awareness Week is Kindness. We wanted to explore how we're kind to ourselves so have put together some video snippets from members and friends. Enjoy!

Crochet for Changes

May 12, 2020

Can you crochet and want to do something positive with your free time? Our wonderful volunteer Leanna is asking for contributions of crochet granny squares to be made into a blanket to raise awareness and funds for Changes...