Exploring TikTok’s ‘Shadow Work’ Trend: A Guide to Shadow Work Prompts
Exploring TikTok's 'Shadow Work' Trend: A Guide to Shadow Work Prompts Social media opens many doors for conversation and has an amazing power to bust taboos. TikTok, in particular, accelerates this, especially among those under 25 – where trends drive creators to explore topics. And lately, a trend called Shadow Work and Shadow Work Prompts has [...]
How to feel less lonely or isolated
How to feel less lonely or isolated If you’ve arrived at this page because you typed in ‘lonely’, ‘loneliness’, or ‘isolation’, we’d like to say a big, warm hello from all of us at the Arts of Change Trust in Dudley. You are not on your own anymore – we’re here for you. We all feel [...]
Neurodiversity and autism-friendly days out in the West Midlands
Neurodiversity and autism-friendly days out in the West Midlands At the AoC Trust in Dudley, we understand that the summer is often a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and explore. But for some, the busy summer period can be triggering, with lots of people, noise, and heat - a bit of [...]
How the weather affects your mood (and what to do about it)
How the weather affects your mood (and what to do about it) The curtains were shut in winter to keep the heat in – now the curtains are shut to keep the sun out. And our mental health is taking a big hit with the extremes that life throws at us. Similar to Goldilocks and [...]
Holiday bodies and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Holiday bodies and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) As the weather hots up in England, thoughts can turn to our wardrobes and bodies. The sun can bring much-needed vitamin D and boost our mental well-being, but it can also see us reflecting in the mirror. It’s not solely sun damage we need to protect ourselves from [...]
Hi, I’m Janet
Hi, I’m Janet! I’m 34 years old and have a daughter named Esmè. I am a part-time student graduating for the 3rd time with Wolverhampton University with my Master’s degree. I'm a counsellor for The AoC, and I'm also subcontracted to an organisation named Murray Hall. We work alongside schools, GPs and build resilience in [...]
Do I have to see a GP to get therapy?
Do I have to see a GP to get therapy? One day it hits you, whether it’s your relationship, work, friendship, money or everything – you don’t want to get out of bed. You don’t want to work. You want to hide. There’s a point in everyone’s life when you feel sad – you’re not [...]
How bullying at school has changed
How bullying at school has changed At the AoC, we’ve recently seen a steep increase in mental health referrals for children experiencing bullying. And bullying can have a detrimental impact on the child as they grow up. How has bullying at school changed? Bullying has existed since schools came into existence, but how students are [...]