Compassionate Cuppa CIC

Community means belonging, safety, and acceptance. As a CIC for 4+ years, we focus on mental wellbeing and positive social impact, prioritizing people and planet. We've diversified into research and group programs. Contact us at contact@compassionatecuppa.co.uk. Thank you 💜 ☕☕

Talk therapy helps us understand how thinking shapes our mental landscape. If we can't change the environment, we change how we think. This doesn't work for everyone, especially with trauma or psychosis. Practices like yoga and tai-chi connect us, aiding self-soothing. ☕💬💜

Visited Monty's Community Hub to finalize Mind over Money Matters (Youth), launching Fri 19th July! This 4-session course helps young people (17-24) become money-savvy. Money & mental health are linked—improve both with financial literacy. Contact Anna at Monty's or DM us! 💜🪙

We were approached by @Communicare_SO to run a session on responding to mental health struggles. Volunteers asked good questions. We covered Signposting, sharing resources like The Samaritans (116 123) and Shout Text Service (85258). Share these details - you could save a life.

We at Compassionate Cuppa are proud of our work with Creative Options to support mental wellbeing in Southampton. Their closure last autumn was a big loss. After 10+ years, they donated over £700 to us. We are grateful for their support and belief in our mission. Thank you! 😊

Compassionate Cuppa met with Sian Griffiths, Michele Price, and Caroline Nash to address loneliness in Winchester. Lonely people face higher health risks. We're planning a befriending scheme for working-age adults. Think it’s needed? Who should join? Share below or DM us. 💜

Worry is the 'thinking side' of anxiety, causing rumination without solutions, leading to more anxiety. Triggered by modern problems, anxiety needs managing. Accept what you can't change, plan for what you can. Shift your focus. Compassionate Cuppa can help.☕💜

Disabled people face higher costs and barriers to work, relying on benefits like ESA and PIP. Navigating DWP is tough, especially with health issues. Research shows UC reduces support for many disabled claimants. This bias is discriminatory and costly. Share your DWP experiences.

Boost your wellbeing with free guided walks by Winchester Ramblers and City Council this weekend. Starting at Winchester Cathedral, routes vary in length and terrain. Walk in a group, learn about landmarks, and meet new people. Book here: eventbrite.com/cc/winchester-…. 💜🥾

theguardian.com/society/articl… Compassionate Cuppa is aware of 'delayed discharges' in Hampshire's adult acute units due to accommodation and social worker shortages. This delays recovery and blocks new admissions. Systemic changes are needed. We support your mental health journey.💜

Some of you may know @CompassionCuppa was developing a Wellbeing Programme using Lego®. We got scammed buying secondhand Lego on social media and didn't receive the items. It hurts, but we need compassion now more than ever. If you have spare Lego figures, please contact us.💜

'Trauma' can feel emotionally loaded. We raise awareness about being trauma-informed. Trauma impacts safety, self-regulation, self-perception and control. Informed services create safe, respectful, empowering environments. Would you use Compassionate Cuppa's Calm Area at events?

We're outraged and saddened by this article: bbc.com/news/uk-englan…. While safety is important, no one should have to prove they're on their period to access sanitary items! Vulnerable patients deserve compassion in already restrictive and chaotic environments. 💜

Schizophrenia is often misrepresented as dangerous, but most with it are more likely to harm themselves or be victims of crime. It affects all demographics and usually starts in adolescence. Early intervention helps. Compassionate Cuppa aims to dispel stigma and raise awareness.

Back in March, our Compassionate Conversations launch was canceled. Thanks to The Winchester Beacon, we're relaunching on June 2nd at 11am, 20B Jewry St, SO23 8RZ. Join us for 7 weekly sessions to uplift mental wellbeing. 💜 #CompassionateConversations #MentalWellbeing

Compassionate Cuppa proudly supports Board in the City in Southampton. This board game café offers vital community support and skill development. We sponsored a brick in their Claim a Brick Campaign!💜 We might bring back our Drop-In Sessions there. Let us know your thoughts! ☕

During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we emphasize the mental benefits of exercise. Physical activity can reduce depression and anxiety, protect against cognitive decline, and alleviate stress. Activities with friends can help. Start small and enjoy the sense of achievement. 🚴‍♀️💜

May is #mentalhealthawareness & #bpdawareness month. Beyond raising awareness change starts with noticing or being aware. Awareness & understanding leads to action. Let's challenge stigma around Borderline Personality Disorder (#EUPD). See beyond labels, empower with compassion.

Compassionate Cuppa thanks Rebecca Kinge for coordinating a recent 'Co-Production Session' at Southampton Voluntary Services 💜 We're developing Calm Areas, aiming for inclusivity. Would having access to a Calm Area influence your event attendance? Share below 👇 or DM us 💜

Compassionate Cuppa joined Nikie Forster's Lego learning session, finding it both fun and inspiring. They're now collecting Lego donations to create a community wellbeing program. Ideas for exercises and volunteers are welcomed. Thank you for your support! 💜