Community Counselling Cooperative

23/03/2026

17/03/2026

A psychiatric unit in Norway has been testing its built-in lighting on conditions such as psychosis and depression

16/03/2026

In this affecting documentary, an epidemiologist asks six couples struggling to conceive to reduce their exposure to plastics and see if it helps. The results are startling – and prove that we should all make changes now

16/03/2026

My therapist told me that anxiety is a bully and, like all bullies, it needs to be put in its place. To my relief, she knew exactly how to do it

15/03/2026

Such strength.

The mother of Ann Grosmaire, 19, who was shot dead by her boyfriend, explains why she chose restorative justice.

14/03/2026

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A project in London is helping hundreds of people, providing a genuine alternative to traditional treatments

12/03/2026

Great project 😊

04/03/2026

At Quinn’s Retreat, we are always listening and learning about what bereaved families need most 💛

We are so pleased to share that our first **Su***de Bereavement Grief Retreat** is now going ahead on **5th & 6th September 2026** in Barnard Castle.

This first retreat will be exclusively for those bereaved by su***de, with **20 spaces available**.

Because this is our very first one, we will be **subsidising the cost**. In return, we kindly ask that guests provide honest feedback so we can learn, grow, and make future retreats even more meaningful.

The cost will therefore be **approximately £100 per person**, which includes:

✨ Overnight stay in a shared room
✨ Lunch, dinner, refreshments & snacks on Saturday
✨ Breakfast, lunch, refreshments & snacks on Sunday

The weekend will gently offer:
✨ Open water swimming & sauna
✨ Sound bath
✨ Yoga
✨ Creative writing
✨ Complimentary therapist sessions (aromatherapy, reflexology, massage)
✨ Singing for the Soul
✨ Nature walks
✨ Live music in the evening
✨ Nourishing, home-cooked food prepared with care

There will be no pressure to take part in everything — you can choose what feels right for you. This space is simply about connection, reflection, rest, and being alongside others who truly understand this unique and painful grief.

We truly believe that lack of finances should never prevent someone from accessing support, which is why we are working so hard to make this as accessible as possible.

If this feels like something you or someone you know would benefit from, please comment below, send us a private message, **or email us at [quinnsretreat@gmail.com](mailto:quinnsretreat@gmail.com)** to express your interest.

With love,
The Quinn’s Retreat Team 💛

18/02/2026

For some people, the sting of losing a loved one painfully persists for months or even years, and we're starting to understand the neuroscience behind this.

18/02/2026

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