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My New Book 'A Book of Days: Building a Healthier You One Day at a Time'

April 21, 2022

It's been an exciting start to the year as I published my first book. The book is designed to be used as a diary, but unlike most diaries the dates are left blank so you can start using it regardless of how far we are into the year. As well as being a diary, there are mood logs for each day and a weekly habit tracker. Throughout the book are exercises to help prompt you to review your wellbeing, personal journey and self management tools. To purchase your own copy just follow the link to the Amazon page. The link directs to the UK Amazon site but the book is available outside of the UK.

Posted by K Clark. Posted In : Self Confidence

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

May 9, 2021

Posted by K Clark. Posted In : Managing Stress

Latest Worksheets

February 9, 2021

I've been working on improving some of my existing worksheets and gradually adding a few more. Here are the most recent additions:

Mindfulness full body scan colouring sheet

The idea of this is to combine the mindful body scan, where you work your attention down your body from your head to your toes 'checking in'. While you do this the colouring sheet provides a place to record how you are feeling, for instance, where you are holding tension, where you feel pain or discomfort and also where i...

Posted by K Clark. Posted In : Managing Stress

Hertfordshire Enters Tier 4

December 24, 2020

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Hertfordshire Enters Tier 2

December 3, 2020

The latest Government and NHS guidance regarding what is permitted for people and organisations in Tier 2 areas, such as Hertfordshire. To find out more visit the UK Government guidance page.

Posted by K Clark. Posted In : Managing Stress

7 Things to Remember During a Lockdown

March 31, 2020

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Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing When You Are Self-Isolating

March 23, 2020

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Useful Contact Numbers For Those in the UK

December 21, 2019

To print view the list in PDF format or to print the sheet visit here.

Posted by K Clark. Posted In : Asking for Help

Christmas Shopping When You Live With Anxiety

November 18, 2019

To read the full post click here.

Posted by K Clark. Posted In : Managing Stress

World Mental Health Day 2019

October 10, 2019

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme this year is suicide prevention. According to the Samaritans, last year in the UK 6507 deaths by suicide last year. This marks a rise of 11% from previous years. Men are currently 3 times more likely to die as a result of suicide and this is highest amongst men aged between 45 - 49 years old. If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of harming themselves please make an urgent appointment with your GP and ask for help.

There are also charit...

Posted by K Clark. Posted In : Asking for Help

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About Me

Katherine Clark

St Albans

I am experienced mental health worker with 15 years experience working with young people and adults with enduring mental health needs. I have set up this blog to share some of the tips and skills I have learnt along the way. If you have any suggestions or particular questions you would like me to answer feel free to email me at [email protected]