Introduction Volunteering is a selfless act that has the power to transform lives. It is a way to give back to the community and help those in need. Volunteering can help you develop new skills, build connections, and boost your self-esteem. It is also a great way to make a difference in the lives of […]
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Let’s be grateful for what we have, to find the beauty in the world around us and to spread kindness and love wherever we go. Although we all experience ups and downs in life, it’s essential to focus on positive emotions like gratitude, inspiration, and pride to build resilience and overcome adversity. The last
Introduction It’s Listen Well Week 22 – 26 May, and we want to celebrate by reminding you that listening well is a great way to improve your relationships, your health, and even the world around you! Act of Love Listening well is an act of love. It’s easy to think that listening is simply
Though beautiful as Wester Ross is, living in such a rural and remote part of the world can be very lonely. To help those struggling with difficult emotions, CounsellingGALE is here to offer low cost counselling sessions. During 2022 locals accessed 116 hours of counselling. The following is one client’s story: “I have been
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Meaningful May Did you know that feeling part of something bigger contributes to our overall wellbeing? It’s true, and this month we’re encouraging everyone to focus on the things that truly matter and make life more meaningful. Whether it’s volunteering, joining a community group, or supporting a cause close to your heart, there are
Volunteers are the very backbone of our organisation. They give their time, their heart, and their passion to our community. In short, they are the living embodiment of our goal: to make Gairloch and the Loch Ewe area a better place for people of all abilities to live, work, and thrive. To do this,
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We support our staff with hidden disabilities by exercising respect, empathy, kindness, patience and non-judgement. Globally 1 in 7 of us live with a disability. And of those, 80% are invisible. That is 1 billion people who are living with a non-visible disability. While some of us experience a disability that is visible, many of
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