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Blogs, opinion pieces, stories and experiences from across Second Step. See below for our most recent campaign & video, our latest news and blog posts, and our 2023 Impact Report.

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Senses: back to reality, fuelling fantasy

12 August 2020

Our Bristol Wellbeing College run informative courses and workshops for learners receiving support from Bristol Mental Health Services, and their…

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New help to get back to work

11 August 2020

Our successful Peer Employability Programme is opening its doors once more to people who are keen to get back to…

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Dear Friend…

10 August 2020

In the latest of our blog series, ‘Dear Friend…’ volunteer and blogger Kara is answering some of the mental health and wellbeing questions we have during this challenging time. This week’s questions is about ideas and activites to help people express their emotions

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Showing up for what matters

3 August 2020

Rachel Brown is our senior psychologist at Second Step. She’s been with us since July 2019 and works across the…

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Vital helpline: new Safe Haven crisis service has 655 conversations in its first three months

29 July 2020

A telephone crisis support service launched in May has helped to provide urgent mental health support during the coronavirus outbreak.…

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Finding Yourself Lost In Drawing: Mindful Portraits

23 July 2020

Our Bristol Wellbeing College run informative courses and workshops for learners receiving support from Bristol Mental Health Services, and their…

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