@InsightUpNorth

Clinical Supervision and Mindful Photography in nature and online. MSc Counselling Studies. MBACP Senior Accredited (Column C). Photographs: Jay Clarke ©

 Manchester, UK
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Joined September 2012
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Jay Up North retweeted
Miles Richardson@findingnature24 Oct 2025
Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health. Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10…
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Thanks @bbcweather and @TherapyUpNorth – at Urmston, England
Jay Up North@InsightUpNorth22 Jul 2025
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Thanks to @bbcweather and #bbcweatherwatchers for featuring @ryebankfields #manchester on the weather report and the website yesterday.
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Endings are complex and often not pretty when the decision to break up is one-sided. Here's how the heartbroken can cope with their grief and heal, explains @drlamia psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Is It a Nice Break Up or an Ugly Goodbye?

Grief attends to a heartbreak of any kind, but in breakups, daily memories and fantasies of a possible reunion can be torturous.

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What a great little app: ‘Wildling’ Launches to Connect People with Nature and Improve Mental & Planetary Health theartsshelf.com/2025/08/09/… via @TheArtsShelf #nature #selfcare #therapists #therapistsofx

'Wildling' App Launches to Connect People with Nature and Improve Mental & Planetary Health - The...

Discover Wildling, the free UK app helping people connect with nature, boost well-being, and take action for the planet.

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What has mindfulness ever done for us?! It's great for reducing stress. bit.ly/2lzhpUu

What Can Mindfulness Do For You? - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World

Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific papers prove that mindfulness enhances mental and physical wellbeing and reduces chronic pain. Clinical trials, including a major study at the University of...

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Jay Up North retweeted
Samaritans@samaritans15 Jun 2025
If today feels hard, please know that you don't have to face it alone 💚 You can talk to us day or night 📱 116 123
We're here for anyone this Father's Day who is... Finding it tough Feeling alone Dealing with grief Wanting to talk

ALT We're here for anyone this Father's Day who is... Finding it tough Feeling alone Dealing with grief Wanting to talk

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Ryebank Fields Community Group is working with professional planning consultants on an ALTERNATIVE PLANNING APPLICATION (APA) to retain Ryebank Fields as a COMMUNITY WOODLAND AND MEADOW. Our PUBLIC COMMUNITY CONSULTATION will go live, this Saturday 3rd May.
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If you are worried about someone, asking twice can be a powerful tool. 💬 “How are you doing?” 💬 “No really, how are things with you?” It shows genuine care and can open the door to a life-saving conversation.❤️ Learn how to #AskNowSaveLives. 👉ow.ly/x5lt50VG8Xq
A young man looks at his phone with concern. On screen are text messages: White speech bubble: "Hey bro, how are you doing? Haven't seen you in ages!" Blue bubble (with red warning icon and “Not Delivered” text): "I am struggling and feel so overwhelmed. Just can’t do this anymore mate." Follow-up blue message: "Yeah, fine mate. You?" At the bottom is the Grassroots Suicide Prevention logo.

ALT A young man looks at his phone with concern. On screen are text messages: White speech bubble: "Hey bro, how are you doing? Haven't seen you in ages!" Blue bubble (with red warning icon and “Not Delivered” text): "I am struggling and feel so overwhelmed. Just can’t do this anymore mate." Follow-up blue message: "Yeah, fine mate. You?" At the bottom is the Grassroots Suicide Prevention logo.

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Our #30DaysWild challenge is back for 2025! 🐦🐞🍄 Sign up now for a month of fabulously fun nature activities throughout June and discover the joy of the outdoors. Grab your free resources now 👉 bit.ly/42sfvaF
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Today marks the start of #NSAW2025. This year we’re focusing on how stalking services can work with the healthcare sector to recognise victims of stalking and help them access support - whether they are patients or members of staff. Read our report at 👉shorturl.at/uHdKh
These images show the report findings from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s report ‘Health Response: Spotting Stalking’. The first slideshow shows two healthcare professionals and the title of the report.

ALT These images show the report findings from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s report ‘Health Response: Spotting Stalking’. The first slideshow shows two healthcare professionals and the title of the report.

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Jay Up North retweeted
Miles Richardson@findingnature9 Apr 2025
Introducing Heritage Connectedness: Connections to people, nature and place across time are all important for wellbeing - our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/04…
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Research shows time spent outdoors is good for our mental and physical health. As Dr. Michelle Kondo explains, more providers are incorporating access to green spaces in many health care settings. 🌳🌻🧠
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Bookmark and practice this to regulate your nervous system anywhere.
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Jay Up North retweeted
Miles Richardson@findingnature20 Jan 2025
Our new handbook for growing human-nature community relationships is launched today! findingnature.org.uk/2025/01…
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Jay Up North retweeted
Samaritans@samaritans14 Dec 2024
Reminder: We're here for you 24/7, 365 days a year, no matter the weather ❄ During the winter months, the colder weather and shorter days can affect how we're feeling. You're not alone. If you need to talk, call us on 116 123. These tips may help too 👇 bit.ly/3bItoqT

If you’re finding things hard this winter

We’ve gathered some tips and resources to help you cope this winter.

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Jay Up North retweeted
Samaritans@samaritans23 Nov 2024
This #SurvivorsOfSuicideLossDay we’re thinking of anyone who has lost someone. We’re always here to listen, day or night, on 116 123.
Losing someone to suicide can bring complicated grief. We're here for anyone who is....

ALT Losing someone to suicide can bring complicated grief. We're here for anyone who is....

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If you think you have Trauma, science says it didn't start with you. Unhealed trauma doesn't just disappear—it gets passed down through DNA as self-sabotage, cycles of failure, and toxic relationships. Here's what science says about generational trauma (and how to break the cycle):🧵
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Jay Up North retweeted
The Guardian
@guardian27 Oct 2024
The clocks go back, but now is not the time to hibernate theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

The clocks go back, but now is not the time to hibernate

The dark months make nature harder to access, but these simple activities will help you stay connected to it

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Perimenopause can last several years and can affect physical, emotional, mental and social well-being bit.ly/3gk5B4U #WorldMenopauseDay #Menopause
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Safety Plans can equip people to deal with distress more safely No one is immune from suicidal thoughts Early intervention key •Hope •Strategies •Make your situation safer (reduce access to means) •Support incl 24/7 StayingSafe.net guides you #WorldMentalHealthDay
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