Positive statements encourage us and help us cope through distressing times. We can say these encouraging words to ourselves, and be our own personal coach.
Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Are you coping with loss and bereavement? Loss is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. This may be because you’ve lost a loved one, or because you’ve experienced a difficult life event such as the loss of a relationship, loss of your health
Consider microwave meals which may be less effortful to prepare Consider buying pre-chopped or frozen vegetables Do you have close friends/family or neighbours that you could contact, who could provide assistance with meals? Consider having cold snacks readily to hand which you can snack on throughout the day if big meals are difficult to prepare e.g.
The LEAP core services are funded by NHS Lothian/The City of Edinburgh Council/The Edinburgh and Lothian ADPs. Any donations to LEAP will be used to support our patient group, including weekend activities. We really appreciate any donations and thank you for the support. How to Make a Donation NHS Lothian has an official charity named
Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing What is a healthy weight for one person might not be ideal for another. However, it can be helpful to use a guide to assess whether our weight is within or close to a healthy range. To do this, we can use the Body Mass Index (BMI)
The Regional Eating Disorder Unit (REDU) is a 12 bedded specialist inpatient unit for people with a severe Eating Disorder. The unit is located on the lower ground floor of St John’s Hospital in Livingston. The unit works closely with community healthcare services across South East Scotland to provide individualised care for patients with an Eating
Whatever the cause of your grief, there’s no right or wrong way to cope. It’s common to feel that you’re struggling more than you should be, or that you’re taking longer to heal than you should do. However, there’s no timeline or deadline when you’re coping with loss.
When a loved one goes through a traumatic event, it can be hard to know what you can do or how you can help. It’s important to know that everyone responds and makes sense of trauma differently, and can have different needs.
We are here to support you to build a close and loving relationship however you decide to feed your baby. On this page you will find information about why this important and resources to support you with practical ways to do this. How to build a close and loving relationship from the start During pregnancy
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