New Website and more...

Welcome to the new website...

With a number of things happening across my service I thought it was time to update things. I am very grateful to a friend of mine who took the time in making it what it is today.

New blog section..

This is also my first blog. I will post something when the mood catches instead of committing myself to writing one daily, weekly or monthly. I strongly believe that if we do the things we want to do when we want to do them, we are more likely to continue with them. Whenever I add something new I will promote it on my facebook page @YouFirstTherapeuticServices.

The focus of my blog is to share useful information or things that I have been doing which may be of interest. I would like people to see it as a place which provides support, promotes creating, a place of knowledge, and to be inspired.

New services...

You may notice that Services now has its own dedicated section instead of a mish-mash on one page. You will also see that I have started offering support groups. To find out more please do take a look and get in touch if you have any questions. 

I hope to expand services further in the future so watch this space. 


January...

January can be a tough month for many under 'normal' circumstances let alone with a pandemic thrown in. For some of us it can be a reminder of how isolated we are, people we have lost, or a reminder of other events. Bit late now as we are coming to the end of Jan, but I thought I would share the below calendar from Action for Happiness. It offers a number of activities which helps to boost happiness for ourselves and others. Check it out here




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