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calmconnections @calmcic

Supporting families of children with #mentalhealth challenges from prevention to crisis. We can all #RESET22 youth mental health #community #parentsvoice

Joined January 2018
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💫You made it!!! 💫 🎓Congratulations and welcome to all of our new mentors. You have been a pleasure to work with and to learn alongside. Each one of you brings a new set of skills and experiences that are vital to the growth and development of our organisation. 🎓
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How blessed to be supported as CEO with such an exceptional Board. Yesterday we spent the day strategy planning and are inspired & motivated for the next stage of our journey. A perfect ending to #trusteesweek 👏👏
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Did you know that when you become a mentor you will have access to monthly group supervision, support from the peer mentor lead, further CPD opportunities and you will be welcomed with open arms into the team? Please contact jen@calmconnections.org for more information.
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Is your child or young person worried about their next phase in life? Have you noticed a change in their behaviour? Would you like to know more about how you can help? You've got this, we've got you! Keep an eye on our page for quick tips and information on transitions.
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Are you interested in training to become a mentor to support families that have children with mental health or emotional wellbeing challenges? Please contact jen@calmconnections.org for more information.
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We are here to listen but we also want you to have the confidence to be heard. Keep your eyes peeled for a video that I will be posting next week with information and practical tips on how you can navigate your way through meetings and appointments with clarity and confidence.
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We know what it's like to feel that you haven't been heard. Our session at 10am at Stretford Mall today and our online session at 18:30 tonight include a workshop on how to be heard during meetings and appointments. Book on here buff.ly/4bue4to to find out more.
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In keeping with this month's theme "Talk to Us" our focus will be on listening and sharing. We will be offering information and guidance on how to connect with your family, we will discuss signposting and compassionate communication amongst other related topics.
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We had a fantastic session today. Lots of really valuable time to share and some useful discussions on wellbeing activities. Creating time for you is as important as eating and drinking. Here are some ideas to get you started. What does your break look like today?
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A huge thank you to all of those that came to the coffee and catch up today. It was great to see some new faces and seeing the connections blossom has made us smile inside and out 🫶
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Here we are at a volunteer's fair at the Tesco in Altrincham. Come and say hi 🫶
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Calm Connections simply wouldn't exist without our volunteers. We appreciate everything that you do and we thank our lucky stars that you chose to be a part of our team. I wish that I had a photo of you all #volunteersweek
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Join us this morning for Calm Connections support group 10am-11:30am at our Centre in Stretford. The kettle will be on and snacks provided. Why not pop along for some support. All parents and carers welcome. There will be lots of peer support. You are not alone.
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Don't forget to come and say hi to us at the coffee and catch up event at The Strand in Rochdale on the 11th June. If you're a parent looking for support, a mentor to be or a professional, all are welcome and yes, there will be cake. Book on here...buff.ly/4dZGqxV
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Stretford Town Centre@StretfordTown
14 May 2024
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and what better time to celebrate all that @calmcic has to offer🤗 Providing support to families & young people with mental health & wellbeing challenges, they host a range of online classes, drop-in groups & interactive sessions every single week
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Trafford Thrive MHST@ThriveMHST
9 May 2024
Thanks to everybody who supported and attended #RESET24 in Sale today! We loved being able to share what we do and feeling part of a fantastic community of services supporting young people's mental health! #RESET_TRAFFORD #mhst #MentalHealthWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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Trafford Thrive MHST@ThriveMHST
13 May 2024
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Peer panel support talk happening at #RESET24! #RESET_TRAFFORD
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Such great questions from parents and carers. Most we didn’t touch on so I’m thinking about how we can get them heard and answered. Watch this space! 😊
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Replying to @TraffLibraries
@TraffLibraries are at #RESET24! Come down and meet all the services that are helping reset youth mental health #reset_traffford
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Fabulous to see you. Thank you for being part of the event and supporting families 👏
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This is quoted from a visitor that came to the previous RESET event! #RESET24 is taking place at The Hiya Space, Sale Shopping Centre, Sale. 10-3pm. #RESET_TRAFFORD
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We heard the same again this year! From Parents and Carers starting their journey, looking for support to those experiencing crisis, #RESET24 is here to show you the help available 🙌
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