Views From The Cove (Blog)
December Celebrations
Celebrating things big and small has a substantial impact on the brain and overall mental health. Celebrating brings significant benefits, including improved physical health, better coping strategies, and temporary boosts in mood and mental wellbeing. People who take...
Christmas Baking !
For young people with mental health challenges, the festive season can be particularly triggering. It’s important to be mindful of what triggers and stressors you and others may be facing, so that you can prepare and approach the season in a compassionate and...
Hello December !
Some of our Young People have said a big Festive Hello to December ! #giftgiving activates key reward pathways in our brains associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a "a warm glow" effect #covecare #residentialcare #youngpeoplesmentalhealth...
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
Some of our Young People have been feeling festive #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas Taking part in creative crafts can not only help to reduce feelings of stress and loneliness but can improve your mood and even affect how your brain works. Being creative may also...
Christmas Market Visit
How much fun does this trip to the Christmas Market look ! Day trips are an excellent way to strengthen social bonds, whether taken alone or with others. There is strong evidence to demonstrate that meaningful social connections are important to our wellbeing and...
London Day Trip
One of our Young People recently enjoyed a Day Trip to London One of the most significant benefits of day trips is their ability to reduce stress. Stepping away from daily routines allows the mind to disengage from stressors. Day trips can encourage mindfulness by...
Cosy Environments
One of our houses recently introduced a new beautiful comfy, cosy sofa to the living room, just in time for those colder and darker winter nights. A big part of a mentally healthy living situation is feeling like your space gives you comfort, support and calming...
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside
One of the Young People in our care recently took a trip to the seaside. Did you know that simply staring at the sea can change our brain wave frequency, luring us into a mild meditative state. The sea can be a natural #mood enhancer. Listening to the ebb...
Only Treats, no Tricks
A week of Baking Treats. Creativity, goal-oriented behaviour, and focused attention are all central to #baking, and are associated with positivity and a sense of accomplishment . Other potential benefits come from engaging less-used senses – particularly touch, taste...
The Halloween fun continues!
One of our houses has taken this Halloween malarkey very seriously! It looks like they are having a 'Ghastly' time! Mwa ha ha harrrrr! ☠️ 🍬 🏚️ 👻 🫣 👺 💀 Joy doesn’t have to come from big gestures or monumental days; it can come from little moments, too. It’s important...