Lisa Gemmell

Giving space to having open and meaningful conversations within our mental health group today. Thanks to our kitbag cards, which we love to dip into each week🌸

Updating our belonging wall ❤️ Brings us so much pride to see the bothy journey over the years that our belonging wall needs to be expanded further. 🙈 A sense of connection and belong is often what we need most to thrive and flourish as individuals and communities 🌱❤️

What a great first week back in all our amazing bothy’s 💜 The highlight of our mentors weeks were seeing the reconnection between our much loved friends in their lovely Carehomes and the sunshine staying out for our dare to venture groups! 🌞 We all belong to each other 💜

Fresh air does wonders for the soul🧘🌳 Exploring our local areas in our mini dare to ventures this week gives our young people the opportunity to ground themselves during the school day and opens up their imaginations and creativity. So grateful for the shared experiences💜

Young people need space to breathe both literally & emotionally. Nature provides that space. So let’s encourage our youth to unplug, step outside, and reconnect with the world around them. Mental health isn’t a luxury, it’s a priority. 🌱
Let’s nurture it together. 💬✨

Journaling is a powerful tool for young minds. 🧠 It helps reduce stress, process emotions, and track growth. No filters, no pressure just you and your thoughts on the page. Write it out. Heal it through. ✍️💭 #MentalHealth #Journaling #YouthWellbeing

Look at those smiles 🥰 Some of the best conversations are shared over a good cuppa and a self made cookie 🍪 ☕️ Our young carers group have some of the most compassionate and thoughtful conversations 💜 #youngcarers

In June I'll be taking on the #CateranYomp in support of the @ArmyBenFund. 54 miles in 24 hours, across rural Perthshire and I'll be aiming to beat last years time of 16hrs and 59mins. Any donations are greatly appreciated and will help so many 🙏🏻events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/da…

Marty 💙

@StStephensHS dare to venture group out helping the local country park @finlaystonepark Gaining some great team working skills, developing their outdoor skills moving fallen trees, cutting wood and building safe fires🔥 Whilst getting some fresh air and spending time in nature🌳

Did someone say BINGO 🎉 Every week we are so grateful to our friends at our local carehome for welcoming us in with open arms and catch up, play games and share stories❤️ Connections are at the heart of what we do and our young people love their friends from the community 🥰

🎖️Marty Carmichael – Scottish Veterans Awards Finalist!🎖️ For over three years, Marty has been a lifeline for veterans at #TheVeteranERV offering support, guidance, and at times, saving lives. He offers #kindness, #compassion and #love to everyone he connects with. His impact is immeasurable, but the voices of those he’s helped say it best: 💬 “I wouldn’t be here without him.” 💬 “He walks beside me in battle with my demons.” 💬 “Marty gave me the confidence to try again.” Marty never seeks recognition, but today, we celebrate him. A well deserved finalist for Volunteer of the Year at the Scottish @AwardsVeterans! 🏅 #ScottishVeteransAwards #VeteranSupport #ThankYouMarty @VeteransScot @VeteransGovUK @VeteranOwnedUk @SeanAMolino @Firstport @SocEntScot

Filling people with the knowledge and empowering a change in the lives of our babies and young people. What a wonderful community 🥰❤️

A beautiful day spent with beautiful people, filled with #curiosity. Thank you to @DanWuori, @anam_alba and @suzannezeedyk for bringing a community together today to think, share, learn and… sing! #Joy #Community #Relationships

Taking time to explore and be in nature is one of our favourite things to do. It’s good for the soul ❤️

We are incredibly proud of the young people from @clydeview_a who recently took part in our #DareToVenture programme!
 A week of curious learning about #MentalHealth, #Values, and #Resilience—all tested in a three-day residential in Aviemore, culminating in an unforgettable climb of Cairn Gorm! 🏔️ Through challenge and connection, they discovered courage, trust, and a deeper belief in themselves. Their growth speaks for itself: 💙 50% more confident to express emotions 🤝 53% increase in trust among peers 🧠 55% boost in mental wellbeing 🌱41% more confide to spend time in nature What a journey. What an achievement. 👏 #OutdoorLearning #Courage #Wellbeing #DareToVenture @suzannezeedyk @lathan_miss @mhwshow @fionalarkin13 @The_Bothy @EducationScot @chrmckee @saiaorg

A wee sneak peek of our newest Bothy in @clydeview_a 💙 Thank you so much to with @inverclyde community for all the support and donations, was great to meet some new faces who will get great use of the space 💜 #WeAllBelongToEachOther

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When some lunch time kitbag is needed 💜 #emotionalregulation #relationships

We’re looking forward to sharing our initiatives that have #Attachment at the heart of our trauma responsive practice. A whole community approach to #wellbeing that empowers children, young people and adults to thrive 🧠🌱@LisaAnne031 @steph_eal @The_Bothy