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The Daily Mile Foundation and Place2Be join forces to champion better mental health for children

Today, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, The Daily Mile Foundation and Place2Be proudly announce their commitment to supporting better mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.

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5 ways to get children moving for their mental health

Place2Be’s Clinical Lead for Scotland, Becky Wilkinson-Quinn, discusses the importance of physical activity and shares some tips for parents, caregivers and teachers on how to get children and young people moving for their mental health.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be returns

Last week, BAFTA and Place2Be teamed up to launch the return of the Young BAFTA Roadshow.

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Place2Be announces Arts and Minds Gala featuring Alistair Petrie Katie Melua and LUAP

The gala will bring together 200 guests for an evening to remember, and raise vital funds for children’s mental health.

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Training as a child counsellor in a Place2Be school

We sat down with Adele to learn more about her experience of training as a child counsellor with Place2be.

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Mental health support: Harlow MP sees impact of Place2Be’s embedded service during school visit

Robert Halfon visited Stewards Academy on Friday 19 April, gaining insight into how Place2Be’s service supports students.

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Staying cool and connected with my teens

Programme Leader for Family Work, Judah Racham, reflects on the challenges parents face when connecting with their teenagers.

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Carleen's journey: training the next generation of child counsellors

We sat down with Carleen to learn about her counselling journey and what it’s been like training and working with Place2Be.

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Place2Be launches new bursary scheme to remove financial barriers for prospective child counsellors

Place2Be recently launched a new bursary scheme to help improve access to qualify as a children and young people’s counsellor.

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Childrens Mental Health Week 2024 raises over 68000 pounds for Place2Be

Schools, organisations, and individuals took part in Children's Mental Health Week, helping raise £68,000 for Place2Be.

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Integrating spirituality within the workplace: tips for practitioners

Read Sukhi Sian's advice on how practitioners can help clients explore their faith and beliefs during therapy.  

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Celebrating the newest graduates of Place2Bes Postgraduate Diploma

The seventeen graduates recently gathered in London to celebrate earning their child counselling qualification.

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