Views From The Cove (Blog)
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...
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...
This is Halloween….🎶🎃👻🕷️
More halloweeny goodness coming from inside one of our homes! Joy doesn’t have to come from big gestures or monumental days; it can come from little moments, too. It’s important to have things that we find pleasurable incorporated into our lives throughout the year....
World Mental Health Day…continued
One of our homes have recognised World Mental Health Day today by hosting a Tea & Talk with both the staff and the young people. www.mentalhealth.org.uk "Research shows that talking is good for your mental health, and that’s what Tea & Talk is all about! Tea...
It’s Hello Yellow Day!
Today, we celebrate Hello Yellow to show young people that they are not alone with their mental health. It is a day for schools, companies and communities across the UK to come together to make World Mental Health Day that little bit brighter by wearing something...
World Mental Health Day 2024 🌎
A message from our founder, Lee Smith: It's fantastic that we have a World Mental Health Day. This annual event has been running from 1992 and is incredible in raising awareness and keeping mental health 'top of mind' for a global audience. Understanding, sharing, and...