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Thankfulness is a subject we talk about a lot on the Peaced Together course. That’s because we believe that being thankful whatever the circumstances can transform your life. There’s now plenty of credible research that shows how beneficial it is to be thankful. Thankfulness improves our mental health, strengthens relationships […]

Five practical ways to be thankful, even when it’s tough

20th January 2020 in General tagged grateful / happiness / mental health / reflection / relationships / Thankfulness / wellbeing by admin (updated 1774 days ago)

There’s something about the festive season that brings out the crafter in us. You may not have picked up a pair of scissors all year, but when December rolls round, the prospect of baking your own mince pies or spending a cosy afternoon making tree decorations becomes irresistible. So what […]

‘Tis the season to get crafting – why we love ...

12th December 2019 in General tagged christmas / craft / creativity / joy / Sharing by admin (updated 1814 days ago)

It’s International Volunteer Day today – a huge shout out to all our amazing volunteers. You make a difference in the lives of every person who steps through the door for a Peaced Together course. What volunteers do is priceless – but the social and economic contribution they make is […]

The priceless value of volunteers

5th December 2019 in General tagged care / connection / giving / help / time / volunteering by admin (updated 1816 days ago)

We have some exciting news – Children’s Peaced Together is nearly ready! But we need your help to get this fantastic course launched. We are currently running our first pilot and the children (and the trainers!) are loving it. Over the next few months we plan to run our second […]

Help us launch Children’s Peaced Together

20th November 2019 in General tagged children / creativity / friendship / issues / mental health / schools / talking / wellbeing by admin (updated 1830 days ago)

When I first heard about World Kindness Day, I was a little cynical that we now need one day a year marked out on which to be kind. But actually, it’s more about taking the time to reflect – to be thankful to those who show us kindness and to […]

The power of (extra)ordinary kindness

13th November 2019 in General tagged impact / Kindness / reflection / Thankfulness by admin (updated 1846 days ago)

Stress is part of life – it affects all of us at some point. But if we don’t do something about it, stress can lead to further physical and mental health issues and affect every aspect of life. A recent study by the Mental Health Foundation found that in a […]

Creativity – the ultimate stress relief

6th November 2019 in General tagged connection / craft / creativity / relaxation / stress by admin (updated 1846 days ago)

Peaced Together was never designed to be a course run in isolation. In our experience, it has the most impact when embedded in a community in which people can give, receive and find positive relationships. The course developed within the relationship-based community model of LifeLine Church in East London. This […]

Community: a vital ingredient in healing and transformation

29th March 2019 in General tagged belonging / community / healing / isolation / loneliness / relationship / Transformation by admin (updated 2067 days ago)

I think of myself as a patient person, but it’s amazing how delays can make me angry and stressed. It could be getting stuck in a little traffic, my toddler taking too long to get her shoes on or having to wait for an appointment. Being patient is obviously good […]

#thoughfulthursday 32: Give away a minute

9th August 2018 in General tagged community / Kindness / patience / people / time by admin (updated 2297 days ago)

We live in such a throw-away world, particularly when it comes to electronic gadgets as we upgrade to newer, better and faster models! Not only is this a huge waste and potentially damaging to the environment, these gadgets can also be reused to make a huge difference to someone’s life. […]

#thoughtfulthursday 21: Change a life with a gadget

24th May 2018 in General tagged environment / gadgets / recycling / reuse / waste by admin (updated 2376 days ago)

Multitasking can be a very useful skill to have. But when it comes to people, dividing our attention can be damaging to our relationships. I know that when I look at my phone or try to do household chores when I should be spending time with my children, they can […]

#thoughtfulthursday 17: Be Present

26th April 2018 in General / kindness tagged attention / focus / Love / present / time by admin (updated 2410 days ago)