Views From The Cove (Blog)
Prepare for Gnome Overload !
And so it begins #GnomeOverload #gnomiesgreatescape #CoveCare #youngpeoplementalhealth #childrensmentalhealth #adultsmentalhealth
Gnomies Great Escape !
Our Summer Competition has started ! Meet "Gnomie" (yes we know its hardly original, but Part 1 of our challenge is for our Young People to give Gnomie a more fitting name) #NametheGnome Part 2 is that each week a different house will be taking part in...
Warm Welcome !
Cove Care is committed to delivering the highest quality of care to children and young people with complex mental health, emotional and behavioural needs. We do this across a range of specialist care environments: in community residential homes for under-18 year-olds...
Budding Artist !
We love acknowledging and celebrating the talents of our young people, here are some examples of drawings from one of our budding artists ! Drawing can offer therapeutic benefits such as stress relief, emotional expression, and improved mindfulness. The act of...
Summer is in Bloom !
Now that the sun is finally out, one of our Young People has been busy in the garden. Gardening can relieve stress and reduce negative thoughts and feelings. Concentrating on planting and tending to flowers can also help you to stay present and focused on the task at...
Happy Graduates !
This year, one of our Registered Managers completed their CPI Instructors Course, enabling them to train and certify our team members. As part of the ongoing staff development programme at Cove Care the two-day course helps to empower our staff to create safe,...
Surprise Surprise….
#surprises activate the pleasure centres in our brain, giving us a nice shot of dopamine. We surprised one of our young people by planning a magical trip to cross off some of their #bucketlist items. Creating a #bucketlist empowers you to take...
Monkey Mayhem !
Being outdoors can be a great way to boost not only your mental but also physical wellbeing. Scientific studies have found that spending time in nature can help reduce blood pressure and cortisol (the stress hormone) levels, meaning #TrenthamMonkeyForest was an ideal...
Choc-tastic !
Making delicious treats can trigger a sense of achievement and boost self-esteem as we witness the transformation of raw ingredients. The rhythmic and repetitive actions involved such as mixing and measuring can have a soothing effect on the mind and chocolate...
Moving On
This month we celebrated with one of our young people as they completed their recovery journey with us.The house was decorated with balloons, congratulations banners and a party buffet with cards and gifts including this Care Hamper (packed with some...