Roots OT

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Providing Occupational and Nature based Therapies to support anxious, burnt out and disconnected women find balance and feel more connected to themselves and the important people in their lives.

13/03/2026

Do you work in/as a: HR, Wellbeing officer, PA and people management, Occupational Health?

Do you need a more proactive way to manage staff wellbeing and sickness absence/return to work?

Then Common Ground is for your clients!
A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence, transition, or return to work.

This 2-hour, facilitated outdoor session offers a gentle, structured space for individuals who are currently out of work, returning after a period of sickness or burnout, or re-orienting themselves following change.
Held in a private garden therapy space and surrounding community, the group focuses on connection, confidence, and relational wellbeing, supporting people to feel met where they are, rather than pushed to perform.
This is not therapy and not employability training.

It is a bridging space: somewhere people can land, reconnect with others, and rebuild rhythm and capacity in a way that feels safe and dignified.

While this is not a productivity intervention, organisations often see benefits such as:
-Improved wellbeing and emotional regulation
- Reduced isolation during sickness absence
-Increased confidence and readiness for phased return
- Stronger sense of connection and support
-A more compassionate, preventative approach to absence management

The group can sit alongside Occupational Health, EAPs, or return-to-work plans as a proactive, low-pressure wellbeing support option.

Join me for a stakeholder taster session to see what its all about on 26th March 11-1, before the sessions go live for clients on 9th April! 🙂🌳

12/03/2026

There is loads of evidence about how time in nature helps to reduce cortisol (our stress hormone) and activates our parasympathetic nervous system, taking us out of the fight or flight we spend most of our hectic lives in and into rest and digest. This nervous system reset is key for preparing us to step outside of our comfort zone and into our learning zone where we begin to widen our capacity and strengthen our ability to try new and difficult things; like talking to new people or going to new places and trying new activities.

Common Ground sessions blend evidence based practice from the 5 Ways to Wellbeing framework (New Economics Foundation) and the 5 Pathways to Nature Connection (University of Derby) and include gentle movement, mindful walks, reflective practices, group sharing, and quiet time in nature to help build confidence in talking to others and trying new things to support you back into work. 🙂🌳

11/03/2026

Laura thought Branching Out was great- in fact she's been many times since writing this review- be more Laura, join us on 25th 10-12 Stanley Ferry!

Netwalking with a difference: outside with walking & short structured exercises so you relax, build deeper connection & unleash creativity

If you are a business owner looking to take your networking to a different level, think outside with some short activities to help you relax into the space, find calm and unleash your creative brain to land in you in the best space to form meaningful and useful connections with other business owners, Branching Out is for you! 🙂🌳

10/03/2026

This 2-hour, facilitated outdoor session offers a gentle, structured space for individuals who are currently out of work, returning after a period of sickness or burnout, or re-orienting themselves following change.

Held in a private garden therapy space and surrounding community, the group focuses on connection, confidence, and relational wellbeing, supporting people to feel met where they are, rather than pushed to perform.

This is not therapy and not employability training.
It is a bridging space: somewhere people can land, reconnect with others, and rebuild rhythm and capacity in a way that feels safe and dignified.

This group is suitable for individuals who may be:

On sickness absence or phased return
Recovering from stress, burnout, anxiety, or low confidence
Out of work and feeling isolated or disconnected
Finding traditional return-to-work support too pressurised
Finding navigating life transitions or circumstances difficult
Needing gentle re-engagement with routine, people, and shared activity

Every Thursday 11-1, starting 9th April £20
Stakeholder taster on 26th March £5🙂🌳

09/03/2026

Occupational Therapy is not about fixing you.

It’s about understanding what you need to feel regulated, capable, and more at ease in everyday life.

Here at RootsOT I meet you where you are, I work alongside you to find systems that work for you. Through gentle assessment and conversation, we explore your current capacities, challenges, environment, and nervous system needs🙂🌳

06/03/2026

Did you know I do team wellbeing days too?

Now you do!
I've been to some great team days and some shockers in my time; the best ones have been the ones where we actually left work and rented another space. People turned up as themselves, there were fewer distractions and less cranky politics.
Sadly those days were often agenda filled and whilst necessary, were less wellbeing focussed and we still went back to work as stressed as we'd left!

What if it could be different? Getting away from your usual work environment & responsibilities offers a powerful opportunity for teams to pause, reflect and reconnect with themselves and each other.
Wellbeing days in nature provide an informal space for teams to reduce stress, regulate their nervous systems and strengthen their ecosystems; its not about performance or productivity targets, but about creating the conditions where wellbeing, clarity and collaboration can emerge naturally.

The activities provided vary seasonally and may alter if different venues are used; prices are a guide and packages can be made to fit your team! Message for chat and bookings 🙂🌳

05/03/2026

Do you work in/as a: HR, Wellbeing officer, PA and people management, Occupational Health?

Do you need a more proactive way to manage staff wellbeing and sickness absence/return to work?

Then Common Ground is for you!
A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence, transition, or return to work.
This 2-hour, facilitated outdoor session offers a gentle, structured space for individuals who are currently out of work, returning after a period of sickness or burnout, or re-orienting themselves following change.

Held in a private garden therapy space and surrounding community, the group focuses on connection, confidence, and relational wellbeing, supporting people to feel met where they are, rather than pushed to perform.

This is not therapy and not employability training.
It is a bridging space: somewhere people can land, reconnect with others, and rebuild rhythm and capacity in a way that feels safe and dignified.

While this is not a productivity intervention, organisations often see benefits such as:

-Improved wellbeing and emotional regulation
- Reduced isolation during sickness absence
-Increased confidence and readiness for phased return
- Stronger sense of connection and support
-A more compassionate, preventative approach to absence management

The group can sit alongside Occupational Health, EAPs, or return-to-work plans as a proactive, low-pressure wellbeing support option.

Join me for a stakeholder taster session to see what its all about on 26th March 11-1, before the sessions go live for clients on 9th April! 🙂🌳

04/03/2026

This months Branching Out Netwalk will see us at Stanley Ferry on 25th!

Netwalking with a difference: outside with walking & short structured exercises so you relax, build deeper connection & unleash creativity

If you are a business owner looking to take your networking to a different level, think outside with some short activities to help you relax into the space, find calm and unleash your creative brain to land in you in the best space to form meaningful and useful connections with other business owners, Branching Out is for you! 🙂🌳

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Wakefield

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http://www.rootsot.co.uk/, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rootsot-81975800713

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