Open Door

Open Door is a leading provider of person centred counselling and has been offering a calm, confidential space for people to talk for over 50 years.

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Hobbies that promote mindfulness can be
🎨artistic — drawing, pottery, calligraphy
👁observant — journalling, photography
🧘physical — yoga, walking, dancing
🌽nurturing — gardening, cooking
📖engaging — puzzles, reading
All allowing you to reconnect to your self & the present!

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Could you & your partner benefit from couples counselling? This could help you
🤝 negotiate significant life events
💬 address underlying issues e.g. communication difficulties
👪 discuss financial stresses or different parenting styles
Find out more at https://t.co/vhZrAt3J6p

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Today is International #MicrovolunteeringDay, encouraging small contributions, making volunteering more accessible & flexible. This can include utilising your social media to spread awareness or educating your self! Other examples can be found at https://t.co/N4xY9VVDV9 💚

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We provide counselling services for schools in the West Midlands 📚 Promoting positive mental health in schools helps young people: practice empathy & understanding; improve relationships, behaviour & attitude; discuss their feelings — find out more at https://t.co/03JNw0P5XH

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How can cooking affect your mental health? It can...
🥕 help you improve your diet
⏰ give you structure & routine
🍝 increase connection with others e.g. sharing meals or recipes
🫒 encourage creative innovation & mindfulness
🥧 boost self-esteem

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Today is #WorldHealthDay with @WHO 's annual campaign themed "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," reflecting focus on maternal & newborn health. One such example is postnatal depression which affects more than 1 in 10 mothers. Treatments include self-help & talking therapies 💜

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5 ways to manage stress:
👭social connection — catching up with friends, meeting new people
☝️take control — through communication, action, or shifting outlook
🛁prioritise & treat yourself
💛practice gratitude
🚭good physical health — exercise, avoiding substances, eating well

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Please consider supporting us at Open Door through a donation: https://t.co/Tv8OXmzEj5 This money allows us to subsidise sessions for low income clients, keeping our counselling affordable. Get in contact with us now to donate, from a one-off payment to a bundle or legacy 💝

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Today is World Autism Awareness Day #WAAD, created by the UN to spread awareness, destigmatisation & acceptance. Roughly 80% of autistic people suffer from mental health conditions due to (or worsened by) discrimination, lack of support & delays in mental health diagnoses #WAAM25

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Today's #WorldBipolarDay, celebrated on Van Gogh's birthday who was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This disorder is characterised by swings between mania & depression & remains incredibly stigmatised. Take the time to educate yourself & others #LetsEndBipolarStigma

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At Open Door we offer therapy for trainee counsellors at a discounted rate: https://t.co/P5IhlUzC9A Therapy is necessary for counsellors as it allows them to
🫂access personal support
🗣explore alternative perspectives
🛋improve relationships with clients
👁identify blind spots

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Today is #PurpleDay, raising awareness of epilepsy 💜 Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures with a range of symptoms such as fits, dissociation, unusual sensations, collapsing or stiffening. Epilepsy can also affect memory and thought processes.

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We offer a range of professional counselling services, including
-1-to-1 counselling for children, young people & adults
-grief & bereavement counselling
-couples counselling
-family support
-counselling for schools & corporate counselling
Find out more at https://t.co/fopUU8ERTm

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Reminder that our Birmingham-based rooms are available to book! These spaces are ideal for counselling, being
📍accessibly located
🛋appropriate for all ages & styles of counselling
☀️agreeably furnished with lovely natural light! Find out more at https://t.co/r3QZfV7oBy

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Reportedly 1 in 4 university students have a diagnosed mental health issue. This #UniMentalHealthDay, created by @StudentMindsOrg, students can get involved by running campaigns, participating in fundraisers, sharing resources, or starting relevant conversations with friends 🧡

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Panic is a natural bodily response to fear. The symptoms of panic attacks vary accordingly, but can include
🫀racing heartbeat
🥶sweating, shaking & change in temperature
🫁trouble breathing & tight chest
☁️dissociation
For managing techniques, check out https://t.co/UGz05p4ipe

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Today is #InternationalWomensDay, celebrating the achievements of women globally since 1911. This year's campaign #AccelerateAction focuses on speeding up progress of worldwide gender equality by promoting
🪙economic equality
⚖️legal reforms
🦸‍♀️increased representation #IWD2025

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Today is #WorldBookDay! Books about mental health for children & teens include
(6+)'Michael Rosen's Sad Book' by @MichaelRosenYes about grief
(8-12)'The Feeling Good Club' series by Kelly McKain with mindfulness activities
(12+)'Mind Your Head' by Juno Dawson & Dr Olivia Hewitt

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We offer a family support service open to any who require practical support and conflict management. These are 1-to-1 sessions with parents/caregivers, designed to help families develop better strategies, boundaries & understanding. Find out more at https://t.co/r2RpDduHXr 💚

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Today is #ZeroDiscriminationDay. Started by @UNAIDS over a decade ago, this campaign calls for equality for everyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity... yet stigma and discrimination are still rampant today. Read their press statement here https://t.co/iMRTRXATHK