Lynda Graham Counselling

10/02/2026

09/02/2026

Reminder - next FREE ONE STOP SHOP drop-in is Tuesday 10th February 2026

- Support from North Down & Ards Women's Aid
- Advice from agencies
- Staffed childcare available
- No appointment necessary

If you need more information, please phone our Bangor Resource Centre on
028 9127 3196

09/02/2026

AI‑generated deepfakes are becoming one of the newest—and fastest‑growing—challenges for schools to navigate. But you don’t have to face it alone.

At Thrive Academy, we equip your whole school community with the tools, confidence, and digital resilience needed to respond wisely and safely.

We offer:
🔹 Interactive student workshops that engage, educate, and empower
🔹 Assembly talks that make complex issues accessible and memorable
🔹 Parent workshops that build understanding and partnership at home
🔹 Bespoke staff training to remove fear and strengthen confidence in handling AI‑related risks

If your school wants to stay ahead of the curve and support pupils in a rapidly changing digital world, we’re here to help.

For more information or to make a booking for your school please contact us: deborah@thriveac.org

08/02/2026

Remember to try to find some time to rest today, it helps set you up for the week ahead. ☕️📚🧩😴

06/02/2026

Never underestimate a gut reaction!

06/02/2026

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Grief doesn’t stop when someone comes back to work, or stay home for challenging milestones and anniversaries. What can grief look like in the workplace?

🟣 New or prolonged sadness and depression.
🟣 Reduced interest in daily activities.
🟣 Withdrawal from friends and colleagues.
🟣 Issues with sleep or appetite that make it hard to get through the day.
🟣 Persistent fear of being alone.
🟣 A sharp drop in work performance.

If an employee or coworker talks about self-harm, su***de, or joining the person who has died, they may need urgent help from a professional. Pieta is available at 1800 247 247 or by texting HELP to 51444

We’ve put together a guide for employers to help understand parental grief in the workplace, and help teams better understand grief. You can view and download it athttps://anamcara.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Anam-Cara-Employers-Guidelines.pdf

05/02/2026

You may think that your child would be able to spot an online predator, but the truth is that they are incredibly manipulative and convincing.
Some pretend to be other kids, while others provide a listening ear as an adult.

Read our latest advice on how to recognise the common signs of online grooming:

https://orlo.uk/GWxrS

04/02/2026

Big feelings can make a child’s body feel busy, wiggly or overwhelmed. In those moments, they don’t just need words — they need simple ways to help their nervous system slow down.

Thumb breathing is a gentle, child-friendly regulation tool. It gives the eyes, lungs and brain one calm focus point, which helps the body shift out of stress and into safety.

You might use this before school, after a tricky day, or during a moment of frustration. The goal isn’t perfect breathing — it’s offering the child a steady anchor when emotions feel big.