“You must never feel badly about making mistakes ... as long as you take the trouble to learn from them. For you often learn more by being wrong for the right reasons than you do by being right for the wrong reasons.” ―
Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

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Pause continues to operate over the festive period to provide drop-in support, a space to be heard and explore feelings and talk about real life.

 

We support anyone under 25 years old with a Birmingham GP, we:

 

  • provide brief, therapeutic support for emotional wellbeing 
  • give practical support and suggestions in 1:1 session
  • take time to listen to ensure our you feel heard
  • let you choose – come to see us when you want to and talk about whatever you like – it’s up to you if you come back and when.

 

Drop-in to talk - check out our webpages for times and locations each week https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/pause

 

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