Bereaved By Suicide? We Are Here For You.
Sometimes when someone dies by suicide it can stir up many emotions, often unexpectedly. The Tomorrow Project’s Suicide Bereavement Support Service is available to anyone directly bereaved or affected by a bereavement by suicide. If you have been affected by a bereavement by suicide and would like some support, you can refer yourself using the […]
Embracing Lived Experience: User-Informed Care at Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionHarmless is committed to providing user-informed care by embracing individuals with lived experience in our workforce. In this article, we will delve into our principled approach to integrating lived experience, clarifying that while we are not a peer support service, we carefully consider the resilience and well-being of our staff […]
Raising Money for Suicide Awareness and Prevention
By Lisa Williamson (Suicide Bereavement Service Manager) Losing a loved one to suicide can feel unbearable. In the darkest of days, we frequently wonder how on earth will we ever be able to move forward with this. How do we continue our life, when the situation we are now in changes us as a person? […]
Chronic Illness: Taking Care of the Mind When the Body is Failing
By a member of the Harmless team A chronic illness is an (often) incurable condition that has long-lasting impacts on a person’s physical health. Chronic illness can range anywhere from psoriasis to conditions such as endometriosis and fibromyalgia. For many people struggling with chronic illness, the symptoms experienced and their consequences can often be debilitating, significantly […]
The Importance of Self-Compassion
By Charlotte Burt (Harmless Clinical Support Worker) I often receive some eye-rolls when I mention self-compassion, in both a professional and personal capacity. I completely understand why it is uncomfortable to think of ourselves in a positive light. Sometimes people might think self-compassion is a dressed-up word for self-pity or self-indulgence. I think this is […]
FREE Mental Health Awareness Training in Derbyshire — Why We Do It and Why You Should Join Us!
By Yaj Buljeean (Harmless Trainer) When it comes to mental health, we need to understand that much like our physical health, we all have mental health, whether it’s good, bad or anywhere in between. The difference is that when our mental health is poor we often still hear terms like: ‘Man Up!’, ‘Why is this […]
Food for thought — ‘Who am I?’
By a Harmless team member Who am I? I am sure everyone asks themselves this question from time to time. It is extremely difficult to navigate our lives these days — there are so many expectations, hopes, fears or difficulties. No one is exempt from them. We try our best to overcome these struggles and […]
Change is Always Possible: Utilising Neuroplasticity for Desired Change
By Tim Wildbore (Self Harm Therapist) When you or someone you love has been struggling for a long time, change can feel impossible. Despite all efforts to seek support, take medication and try various wellness techniques, when those dark feelings remain or become worse, all hope of a brighter tomorrow can disappear. It is understandable […]
Why an Online Conference?
By Ash Botes (E-Learning Operations Manager / Instructional Designer) Harmless is thrilled about our line-up of speakers at this September’s online Suicide Bereavement Conference. This is not the first conference Harmless has hosted online, but some people have asked why we decided to go virtual again this year. Allow me to explain the many benefits […]
Thoughts on Father’s Day
By Rachel Biddle (Harmless Clinical Support Worker) Father’s Day is on Sunday 18th June this year and it is not a joy-filled occasion for everyone. The day can bring up painful emotions for anyone who has lost a Dad, has a turbulent relationship with their Dad or struggles with any other issue related to fatherhood. […]