A Cup of Wellbeing
These are challenging times. Amongst us we have much experience and wisdom that will help us flourish.
This is a series of chats where that wisdom is shared.
Episode 8
Episode 7 – Chatting about sleeping well
Episode 6
Episode 5
Episode 4
Episode 3
Episode 2
Episode 1
Below is a video from one of our pastoral care team Theresa Middleton on ‘Wellbeing in Lockdown’
Useful Contacts for Wellbeing Support
Mind Luton
https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/luton/
0300 330 0648
Mind BLMK’s Wellbeing Centre in Luton offers a range of services to support better mental health across the borough.
Total Wellbeing Luton
https://www.totalwellbeingluton.org/
0300 555 4152
Total Wellbeing supports people living in Luton who want to improve their physical and emotional health.
Health & Wellbeing – Active Luton
https://www.activeluton.co.uk/health-wellbeing
01582 256000
Exercise and an active, healthy lifestyle can work wonders for both physical and emotional wellbeing, whatever your age, health status, ability or gender.
Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org/
116 123
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
https://www.thecalmzone.net/
0800 585858
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Our helpline is for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
UCB Prayerline
https://www.ucb.co.uk/pray
Sometimes prayer can be difficult. We struggle to know what to say and how to say it. We can feel alone in what we’re going through. In those times, it’s great to have someone to pray alongside you. That’s where the UCB Prayerline comes in. The UCB Prayerline is not a counselling or advice service, but is here to help you bring God into the situations you’re facing.
Mind and Soul Foundation
https://www.mindandsoulfoundation.org/
We have developed a number of high quality resources that you can use in your church or community, to understand more about Christianity and Mental Health. Many of them are free to use and are downloadable.
Christian Mindfulness
https://christianmindfulness.co.uk/
07761714144
Christian Mindfulness was born out of over 20 years of mindfulness, meditation and contemplative practice. The unique service provides Christian Mindfulness, Christian Contemplation and Christian CBT materials in several formats.
Association of Christian Counsellors
https://www.acc-uk.org/
To facilitate provision by Christians of quality counselling and pastoral care
Heads Together
https://www.headstogether.org.uk/
Heads Together wants to help people feel much more comfortable with their everyday mental wellbeing and have the practical tools to support their friends and family.