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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Look at this fabulous self-soothing bag made by a #psychosocial group at our Mount Lodge community! Groups like this take place weekly across our communities, with residents helping to shape the topics and activities around their interests and needs #RelationalPractice #MentalHealth

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Congrats to our class of '25-'26 for completing their L7 in Relational Practice in Mental Health.🎉Places are available for our Sept intake; find out more about the course and entry requirements - www.cht.org.uk/training/dip... #RelationalPractice #Training #mentalhealth #postgraduate #diploma

11 people stand outside CHT's training centre after completing the L7 in Relational Practice in Mental Health

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We've got that (froggy) Friday feeling! Read our latest blog from our Team Leader, Simon Willcox, on our newest resident at Highams Lodge 🐸 www.cht.org.uk/post/welcome...

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Applications for our placements are now closed for the academic year 2026-2027. To keep up to date with any future vacancy opportunities and when applications will open again, sign up to our newsletter via www.cht.org.uk

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Read our latest blog from Team Leader, Paul Heseltine, about his experience of leadership development at Mount Lodge, and what really matters for our staff team and residents. www.cht.org.uk/post/develop... #training #relationalpractice #psychologicallyinformedenvironments

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Aloha from Mount Lodge! We thoroughly enjoyed a Hawaiian-themed BBQ in Eastbourne this week, filled with delicious food, games, and fun in the sun. Social events bring everyone together, building positive relationships and a feeling of belonging for residents and staff. #RelationalPractice

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Ellie Wildbore @elliewildbore.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Come see myself, Marilyn, Natasha and Ciara in our session in the final parallel “The “imposter” in the room: creative solutions for unaffiliated lived experience researchers”. We hope to generate some good discussion. #BIGSPD26 NB. Our slides are very colourful!

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The results of today’s question at #BigSpd26 are in, with the top-voted-for interventions being training for mental health professionals, community-based services, early intervention initiatives, trauma-informed services, and access to specialist therapies. (1/4)

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our next keynote here at #BIGSPD26 is from Dr Rachel Gibbons and Dr Mary Ryan. The Clinician-Patient Relationship: Helpful Illusion or Harmful Delusion? 🧵 THREAD below.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today at #BigSpd26 we're running a thought experiment: if you had £1 million to improve outcomes for people experiencing mental distress, how would you spend it? Click here app.sli.do/event/xgQMZa... or scan the QR code to join the conversation or share your ideas in the comments below.

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A quick opening from our co-presidents and now we’re into Raf Hamaizia’s keynote talk about lived experience & co-production: a bridge of mutual understanding. Raf kicks off his talk with sharing a video sharing parts of his journey through life, services and into lived experience working #BIGSPD26

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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It’s @hoppypelican.bsky.social and @thementalelf.bsky.social talking about getting the #bigspd26 conference #beyondtheroom Lots being talked about on the topic of “personality disorder” over the next few days on all different forms of social media. Do join in. Ask questions. Comment. #bigspd26

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Ellie Wildbore @elliewildbore.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

@danwarrender.bsky.social explaining the action/consequences model of containing risk in the symposium at #BIGSPD26

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We need to focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences, says de Jongh. Using Shapiro's Adaptive Information Processing. A negative self-image like 'I am worthless' isn't the cause of dysfunction but the result of unprocessed memories. Treat the memories, shift the symptoms. #BIGSPD26

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

de Jongh explains how adverse childhood experiences can lead to latent vulnerability, which in turn lead to social thinning #BIGSPD26

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

On day 1 of #BigSpd26 & on our stand we're asking for people's views on the term "personality disorder." Some find the term validating or useful, while others feel it misses the complexity of their experience. What do you think? Share your thoughts below & we'll share full results later today.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We are so excited to be part of #BigSpd26! Laura and Lena will be at the CHT stand throughout the conference. Follow us throughout the event as we share our updates, invite your feedback and share the results of our poll questions. #mentalhealth #personalitydisorder #JointheConversation

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Making sure you have a good work-life balance is so important for avoiding burnout and supporting mental wellbeing, especially when you work in a challenging environment. One of our staff members shares how maintaining boundaries is essential to support their wellbeing. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and as this year’s theme is ‘Action’, over the week we’ll be sharing the postive actions that members of our communities take to support positive wellbeing. We hope you find these posts inspiring!

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

With #NationalPetDay coming up, Dr Andreas Constandinos, our Head of Psychotherapy, asks: what role do pets have in our communities, and how do they support the people who live in them? 👉 www.cht.org.uk/post/the-rol... #SupportedLiving #MentalHealthRecovery #PetTherapy #AttachmentAndHealing

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We are over the moon to receive a National Lottery Awards for All grant to run workshops over the coming year for residents and their keyworkers, covering event planning, fundraising, teamwork, and leadership to help residents gain confidence and skills to get more involved in the community.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Look at this intricate jigsaw of Tower Bridge! Made at our Highams Lodge community and displayed in the shared lounge, it's bringing a part of central London to Waltham Forest.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

'Recovery and Relationships’, our new blog series, where staff and residents share their experiences on how a relational approach to treatment can improve outcomes. In our first post, Valentina, Clinical Lead at Highams Lodge, reflects on the power of community as a container tinyurl.com/yjthzcbk

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Healing through Community: The impact of psychotherapeutic interventions on mental health outcomes at CHT

As the clinical lead at Highams Lodge, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of psychotherapeutic interventions when they’re embedded within a true community.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We are really happy to share this beautiful and detailed Lego solar constellation made by one of our residents at Highams Lodge to brighten up the shared lounge. We hope it brightens up your news feed too!

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Here’s our Head of Properties, Przemek, putting the finishing touches on our new garden therapy room at Richmond House Therapeutic Recovery Community! We are looking forward to using this space for one-to-one psychotherapy in our peaceful garden! #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #therapeuticcommunities

A man standing by a wooden building in a tranquil garden

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Applications are open for our Level 7 Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health! 👉https://www.cht.org.uk/training/diploma #RelationalPractice #MentalHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

With the festive season upon us, here are a few pictures from our communities along with a huge THANK YOU to our friends, supporters and partners for making our work possible this year. We’re looking forward to seeing what 2026 holds for us. #thisisourcommunity

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

With the festive season truly underway in our communities, we are delighted to share this beautiful wreath made by residents & staff at our Highams Lodge community in Waltham Forest. #festivecheer #highamslodge #walthamforest #thisisourcommunity

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Last Saturday, Lilias Gillies House braved the cold and sold beautiful handmade arts & crafts at the Christmas Market in Coulsdon. Not only did they raise money for their sports equipment fund, but they also helped raise awareness of CHT in the local community #fundraising #coulsdon #festiveseason

Two women standing next to a large inflatable gingerbread man

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We are delighted to publish our latest impact report, which highlights our achievements over the past year and celebrates our 30-year history of prioritising a person-centred approach to mental health recovery. Read more: www.cht.org.uk/about-us #mentalhealth #recovery #PersonCentredCare

Front cover of our impact report showing three people smiling in a garden setting

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Looking for a clinical placement this year? If you're a trainee psychological therapist, looking for a well-supported, high quality placement in a dynamic therapeutic environment - check out our website for opportunities in Eastbourne, Ealing & Richmond. www.cht.org.uk/clinical-placements

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We want to acknowledge our wonderful Trustees who give their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to make our work possible. Our Trustees offer guidance, and share diverse perspectives and lived experiences - our work and direction reflect the needs of the communities we support. #thankyou #trusteesweek

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🎃 It was a frightfully fabulous time celebrating Halloween early on Wednesday at Mount Lodge! The creative costumes from residents and staff across CHT was truly spooktacular! We enjoyed connecting over music, games and ice cream floats from the 'potion bar' 🩻

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We are moving! Our central office team are now located at our training centre at 21 Lancaster Park, Richmond, TW10 6AB. Our central office telephone number and email address remain the same.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Our Mount Lodge community have been busy putting the finishing touches to their crafts ready for their fundraiser! If you’re in Eastbourne, pop into The Beacon for cake and maybe a festive gift before 4:30pm and help raise money for their community day trip to Drusillas Park. 👉 givi.ng/nw02

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Elly Jansen OBE, who has died aged 96, spent a lifetime dedicated to the field of mental health and the development of therapeutic communities globally. Dr Peter Cockersell reflects on her remarkable life: www.cht.org.uk/post/remembe...

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Remembering Elly Jansen OBE

Elly Jansen OBE, who has died aged 96, spent a lifetime dedicated to the field of mental health and the development of therapeutic communities globally.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Our Lived Experience Coordinator, Vikki, spent the morning delivering a fantastic Co-Production workshop for our central office team this week, who enjoyed learning about the principles of co-production, good practice and how we might mitigate any challenges to implementing co-production activities.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Pens and pencils at the ready! Welcome to our new cohort of students who start our internationally recognised Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health this week. Find out more 👉 www.cht.org.uk/training/dip... #relationalpractice #mentalhealth #diploma #training #community #trauma

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Thank you to all the chapter authors and everyone who attended Tuesday's online event: PIE - A Framework for Relationally Inclusive Leadership and Trauma-Informed Care. If you missed it, watch online here: www.cht.org.uk/post/pie-rel...

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PIE - A Framework for Relationally Inclusive Leadership and Trauma-Informed Care

Watch online: PIE - A Framework for Relationally Inclusive Leadership and Trauma-Informed Care.

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Our reflections on a fantastic TCTC conference this week, where connections were made, ideas were shared, and memories were made. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible. www.cht.org.uk/post/paralle... #therapeuticcommunities #tctc #thisisourcommunity #mentalhealth

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Parallel pathways, prizes and professional development.

Reflections from the 46th Annual TCTC conference

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Residents at Highams Lodge are holding a bake sale today to raise funds for furniture and equipment for a garden sanctuary in their community. If you are in Waltham Forest, pop by for a cake! Find out more about the garden sanctuary project here: givi.ng/rxm3

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We’re delighted that Ilias Bloomfield is our new Psychotherapist at Lilias Gillies House! "I was really touched by the warm welcome and kindness. I love that I can be a part of a community where we work together in delivering a therapeutic programme that works." www.cht.org.uk/about-us/our...

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Improve your understanding of applying relational practice approaches in mental health treatment & support with our accredited Level 7 Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health. Learn more at www.cht.org.uk/training/diploma #relationalpractice #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtreatment

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Join Dr Sione Marshall, and Dr Peter Cockersell, at 6pm on Tuesday 16 September for an online discussion and launch of their new book, 'Implementing Psychologically Informed Environments and Trauma Informed Care: Leadership Perspectives'. Free but booking is essential - tinyurl.com/4j72scht

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

We need your support to continue to offer safe, supportive communities that help people address trauma, build positive, supportive relationships, and live happy, fulfilling lives. From just £3 a month, you can make a huge difference: bit.ly/45ecpqI

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

In our latest blog, Alistair shares his experience about overcoming his apprehensions of becoming a student again as an older adult, the impact it had on his personal and professional life, and the emotions of saying goodbye to the experience of learning. www.cht.org.uk/post/navigat... #Endings

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

As Joey Vines, our Community Psychotherapist at Lilias Gillies House, nears the end of his journey at CHT, he reflects on his time with us, what endings mean for him, and acknowledges the often-awkward feelings that accompany them. lnkd.in/eQ9sJnbi #Endings #TherapeuticCommunity#RelationalPractice

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Community Housing & Therapy @cht-uk.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

In this week’s Endings blog, Team Leader at Lilias Gillies House, Kelly Howard shares her perspective on endings for residents in our therapeutic communities - the meaningful impact this has on the resident, as well as the community they were a part of. 👉https://tinyurl.com/4v834hue #Endings

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