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COPE Scotland, believes kindness to self, each other & the planet matters. Visit our website www.copescotland.com where we share tools and resources to support mental health, wellbeing and selfcare.

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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Do you volunteer or support people in Glasgow who are volunteering then this wee workshop during #selfcareweek may be of interest to share www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kindness-c... @glasgowcvs.bsky.social @volunteerglasgow.bsky.social @whatsonglasgow.bsky.social @menmatterscotland.bsky.social
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Kindness Counts workshop
A gentle reminder to those who are kind to others to be kind to yourself too.
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
August is #NationalWellnessMonth and wellness begins with sleep. Good quality sleep is essential for our brain performance, mood and our general health. The #WorldSleepDay website has tips on the importance of #SleepHealth. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
With so many things happening in people’s lives and in the world, we may find the emotion of ‘happiness’ at times can be quite elusive. Yet we can find ways to bring more joy into our lives every day, even against the odds, when we find ways to experience happiness beyond the material world.
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Wellness is an integration of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and this #WellnessMonth download our #Power fact sheet to focus on your health and wellbeing. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @copescotland.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @jasonwarriner.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
#GoBig this year with #selfcareweek - start planning with tips from our #8PPlan. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @norfolkadvice.bsky.social @nottmhospitals.bsky.social @hscwru.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Maybe of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ti... what do you do to stay cool when the temperature is rising?
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Tips for fun in the sun — COPE Scotland
While it can be lovely to have a nice sunny day, the summer can bring its own risks to our health and wellbeing and those around us. These tips with useful links may be helpful for staying safe and ha...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Do you work or live in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands (MAKI) are you interested in connecting with others seeking to weave between networks in MAKI? This link takes you to what we have been doing since we started in April this year www.copescotland.com/resources/we... Feel free to get in touch
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Maybe of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ti... what do you do to stay cool when the temperature is rising?
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Tips for fun in the sun — COPE Scotland
While it can be lovely to have a nice sunny day, the summer can bring its own risks to our health and wellbeing and those around us. These tips with useful links may be helpful for staying safe and ha...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
#Confidence Scorecard a simple tool to help capture the steps no matter how small which are building a more confident you. Can act as a motivator when we remind ourselves of actions we are taking, no matter how small towards the goals which have meaning for us www.copescotland.com/resources/be...
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Be Your Own Confidence Architect — COPE Scotland
This workbook is not a replacement for professional advice. It was created by listening to many people around Glasgow about the impact life events can have on self-confidence and what can help rebuild...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
#confidence It maybe we decide we need to invest some time in thinking about our confidence and self-belief. The ‘Be your own Confidence Architect’ workbook offers some ideas where to start, this is for selfcare, not a replacement for professional advise www.copescotland.com/resources/be...
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Be Your Own Confidence Architect — COPE Scotland
This workbook is not a replacement for professional advice. It was created by listening to many people around Glasgow about the impact life events can have on self-confidence and what can help rebuild...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
#confidence If life has thrown us challenges its understandable that we may feel cynical that things are ever going to change. Focusing on its bad and going to get worse, drains our energy and may mean we miss opportunities. These ideas are for selfcare. www.copescotland.com/resources/ti...
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Tips for optimism — COPE Scotland
This tips sheet offers ideas on developing an optimistic approach to life. It does not suggest at times that life cannot be challenging, simply that we only have so much energy and where we invest tha...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
#confidence It will take time to use a kinder voice or reframe our thinking to more positive outcome If we have been hard on ourselves for a long time . This is where affirmations can help. www.copescotland.com/resources/ma... www.copescotland.com/resources/co...
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Making an affirmation jar — COPE Scotland
Affirmations can help us refocus our energy onto things to appreciate and promote kindness to ourselves and each other. This video offers ideas on creating your own jar for yourself or as a gift for s...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
#Confidence Learning Is something which goes on our whole lives and learning to be confident or get our confidence back is also important. The LAPS infographic can be a helpful reminder that we all need to learn, and learning takes practice. www.copescotland.com/resources/se...
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Sea of self confidence & LAPS (Learn Apply Practice Share) — COPE Scotland
The Sea of Self Confidence poster was inspired by personal stories shared with us about the factors influencing self-confidence and self-belief. Rocks symbolise the challenges that obstruct our pat...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
#confidence Ideas to support change Sometimes getting started can be a challenge, and we need some ideas of things which can help to boost our confidence e.g. becoming aware of our inner This video may be of interest. www.copescotland.com/resources/wh...
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What are you saying to yourself because you are listening? — COPE Scotland
This video explores how we speak to ourselves and the impact it has on our self-confidence. Discover why a kinder inner voice is essential for your well-being. Don't forget to download our affirmation...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
#confidence Goal Setting Planning on making changes?Important, we set goals, making sure they have meaning for us. www.copescotland.com/resources/go...
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Goal setting snakes and ladders — COPE Scotland
This is a fun tool can be used to help plan the steps to achieve your goal, it offers a chance to reflect on the steps you plan to take, the obstacles you may need to overcome to take that step, the i...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
#coproductionweek whatworksscotland.blogspot.com/2016/05/co-p...
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Co-production: I believe in Unicorns after all, they are Scotland’s National animal!
A guest blog by Hilda Campbell from COPE Scotland, who was our ‘keynote reader’ at the Scottish launch of Catherine Durose’s new book Designing Public Policy for Co-production: Theory, practice and ch...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
#Confidence Planning. Once we recognise that there may be steps, we need to take to improve our confidence and self-belief, it is then helpful to consider the pieces we need to bring into our life which can help boost our confidence. www.copescotland.com/resources/co...
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Confidence Counts Campaign: Introducing the Confidence Dude — COPE Scotland
Following the success of the Battery Dude exercise, (you can find out more about that here )  which encouraged reflection on personal energy levels, we are excited to introduce the Confiden...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
#confidence and self esteem and belief are important also for our feelings of life satisfaction. The Confidence dude is a simple idea to check in on how confident are you feeling today? Over the next week I shall post ideas which may be helpful to boost confidence and self esteem. You matter
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
#relax There are many ways to relax, its finding one which works for you e.g. journaling can be helpful for reflection and planning www.copescotland.com/resources/id...
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Ideas for journaling — COPE Scotland
These tips offer some ideas on the value of journaling and how to get started.
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
#relax There can be many life events which make relaxing a bit of a challenge e.g. moving house, these wee tips may be of interest
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
#relax Sometimes we can be experiencing changes which make it harder to relax, however, it matters still that we do find time to do so as well as explore ideas to help us manage the change e.g. going through menopause www.copescotland.com/resources/me...
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Menopause Awareness — COPE Scotland
These tips do not replace professional advice. Their aim is to raise awareness of the issues of menopause and to offer some other links which may be of interest. The menopause can be a challenging tim...
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msargyllsnowdrop.bsky.social @msargyllsnowdrop.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Today our peer group went on a journey of self reflection, which began with introducing two excellent resources the @space2breathe Resilience Tree model and @copescotland.bsky.social Battery Dude. We then got creative (and messy as we played with pastels) creating our own resilience tree.
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
#relax This wee video is called the 3minute relaxer amazing how even taking 3 minutes can make a difference. Used this at the beginning of workshops and meetings and amazing how helpful people shared it was just to take a wee bit time out www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQ-...
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Relaxation in just 3 minutes.
YouTube video by COPEScotland - Health and Wellbeing
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
#relax Being aware of our energy levels and what helps to top them up can be a motivator to bring more relaxation into your day, if its a busy one, all the more reason to find a moment to pause, we are not machines www.copescotland.com/resources/ba...
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The Battery Dude and Battery exercise tools — COPE Scotland
In today’s fast-paced world, managing our energy effectively is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. It’s important to be mindful of how we spend our energy and find ways to replenish it. Simpl...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
#relax If a problem is worrying you this can make it hard to relax, these tips may offer some ideas on steps to take if you are finding a problem is making it hard to relax www.copescotland.com/resources/so...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
#relax There's many ways to relax, its finding a healthy one works for you. Be great to hear ideas we can share as we are all different, what matters is we find a way to make it part of our day, everyday. if helpful to anyone looking for ideas, over the next week I will post a suggestion each day.
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
It might seem too early to plan November's #selfcareweek. But organising activities that will make the biggest impact will need planning. Ideas and tips here. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @copescotland.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @greenerpractice.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Looking forward facilitating 'switching off from work' workshop @glasgowcvs.bsky.social I will also be posting blog piece on the GCVS notice board which offers some ideas. It matters when we are at work we do all we can, it also matters when the working day is over we can switch off e.g. no emails!
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
A giggle a day may not make all the issues we face go away, but it can help us feel a wee bit better, optimism does not mean we do not see the challenges, just we are more aware of what we give our energy to
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
#menshealthweek There can be many factors impact on health including the harms caused by gambling. This site may be of interest www.recovermeapp.co.uk
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RecoverMe | gambling support
Start to recover from a gambling addiction today and gain back control of your life with RecoverMe App!
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
#carersweek This is an interesting piece of work around how AI can be a useful resource for unpaid carers www.caringtogether.org/support-for-...
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Bridgit Care: AI-enabled carer support - Caring Together Charity
We have worked with Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council to configure the Bridgit platform to meet the needs of carers throughout the region.
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and the Marmalade Trust has advice on adding micro-connections to your day, small interactions like smiling at a passer-by help to make us feel less alone. Create some social warmth today. @digitalnursecymru.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#menshealthweek This site may be of interest www.matesinmind.org/training-and...
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Men’s Health Week 9-15 June 2025 resources | Mates in Mind
Find out more about Men’s Health Week 9-15 June 2025, how to get involved, and how to create environments and cultures that promote positive mental health.
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#lonelinessawarenessweek Showing an interest in others is one way to help reconnect www.copescotland.com/resources/ti...
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Tips for being interested in others — COPE Scotland
Sometimes things can happen when we find ourselves avoiding others as we perhaps feel exhausted by caring about and for their wellbeing and forget about our own, then we find we want to reconnect with...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#Carersweek We often think of compassion fatigue and burnout in relation to those working in health and social care, however, unpaid carers can experience this too, www.copescotland.com/resources/co...
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Compassion Fatigue and Burnout — COPE Scotland
Caring for others is a noble and fulfilling endeavour, whether it's part of your professional role, providing unpaid care for a loved one, or simply being moved by the suffering of others and wanting ...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
#Carersweek Its important to remember when someone was caring for someone in an unpaid role and sadly that person dies, they may need help to pick up the pieces of their life again www.copescotland.com/resources/pi...
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Picking up the pieces when someone you were caring for dies — COPE Scotland
At a recent community event, we had the opportunity to listen to the heartfelt experiences of individuals who have found themselves grappling with profound loss following the death of a loved one they...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
#Lonelinessawarenessweek Sometimes when people have lost connections to others finding something to discuss with new people can be a challenge, The tips in this piece may be of interest around connecting with others www.copescotland.com/resources/ti...
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Tips to feel closer to others — COPE Scotland
Things can happen when we feel less connected to people than we would like, and we want to find ways to get closer to others. These tips do not offer all the answers but may offer some points of inter...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
#carersweek It is important to remind people who are in an unpaid caring role that their wellbeing matters too. This piece may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ca...
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Carers wellbeing counts — COPE Scotland
Caring for a loved one is an act of profound kindness and dedication, often taken up without a second thought. Many individuals find themselves in this role, especially in recent times, as the pandemi...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
#lonelinessweek There are many ways we can experience loneliness, including when we have lost a sense of purpose These life purpose affirmation cards may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/li...
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Life purpose affirmation cards — COPE Scotland
This set of 52 affirmation cards can be helpful to reflect and remind us of our life purpose and to think about what matters to us which can help improve our motivation.
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
#volunteerweek While this may not be the way we usually think of volunteering, its important to consider the time colleagues may invest over and above the day job to find ways to work together. It matters we find ways to use that time meaningfully www.copescotland.com/resources/ji...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
#EQday Understanding our emotions, being aware of the impact they have on ourselves, how we relate to others & the world around us can be helpful for our wellbeing. Also a reminder that even when life is challenging, finding moments of joy can help sustain us www.copescotland.com/resources/id...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
#volunteerweek Your post being made redundant can be a stressful time, these tips for selfcare may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/ma... It can also be a time to think about volunteering and possible career changes
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Managing the stress of redundancy — COPE Scotland
Finding that the post you hold is at risk of being made redundant or has been made redundant can be very stressful. Remember, it is the post that has been made redundant and while obviously this feels...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
#volunteerweek Often people are volunteering in situations where they see the suffering of others, it matters for anyone working within caring. supportive role that they are aware of and take steps to avoid compassion fatigue and burnout, this may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/co...
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Compassion Fatigue and Burnout — COPE Scotland
Caring for others is a noble and fulfilling endeavour, whether it's part of your professional role, providing unpaid care for a loved one, or simply being moved by the suffering of others and wanting ...
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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
#volunteerweek Sometimes people may need a bit of extra support to volunteer e.g. if they are living with a mental health condition. The slides and notes in this link do not replace formal training, but may be of interest www.copescotland.com/resources/vo...
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Volunteering and mental health awareness PowerPoint slides — COPE Scotland
This deck of 37 slides offer an introduction to some of the issues to consider around mental health and volunteering and also, how to support someone who has a mental health condition to volunteer wit...
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