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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.

27/04/2026

Stress causes a rise in cortisol (stress hormone) in our bodies; this is great if we need to run away from a tiger, but not if we need to focus & get things done.

Prolonged stress & trying to push through can mean we ignore our basic needs. Do you often crave sugary food or find yourself eating fast food so you can rush back to what you're doing- and then feel rubbish later? Does it send your sleep haywire as you run around like a headless chicken?

If this is you, stop for a minute (no, really, its ok!); take your shoes off. Feeling your feet on the ground can be a powerful way to reset!🙂🌳

Chilly first wild wash of the year, so cold, but so worth it! Great reset before the week ahead! 🙂🌳
26/04/2026

Chilly first wild wash of the year, so cold, but so worth it! Great reset before the week ahead! 🙂🌳

Rounding off stress awareness month with some tips to stay well and beat stress1) Eat well- food & mood are linked- you ...
24/04/2026

Rounding off stress awareness month with some tips to stay well and beat stress

1) Eat well- food & mood are linked- you are what you eat! think nourishing foods and plenty of fruit & veg, also eating at regular times

2)sleep well; sleep helps revitalise & tidy our brains - like a clean up team popping in over night. think regular sleep-wake times, comfortable bed, temperature, as quiet & dark as possible and NOT using your phone in bed!

3) breathe! vital action, but think nice full breaths, not short shallow ones from your chest

4) Move- moving is great for your body and mind, it releases endorphins and diverts your attention

5) get outside! as above, but even just sitting and observing nature counts as it helps reset your nervous system, so you find calm

6) hydrate- water is the source of life, it lubricates your joints and helps transport good things and remove nasties from our bodies

7) learn to say no- boundaries are important, they help protect us & prevent overwhelm & burnout

8) master your time; this takes practice, but if it takes less than 2 mins, just do it! if it takes longer block time out for it and if its hard either do it 1st while you have energy or do something easy first to get you started

9) Most importantly look after yourself and your team! At Roots OT we do team wellbeing packages to provide your team with some calm and lots of fun! We run events from our HQ in south hiendley or we can come to you! contact us for details & info- see bio 🙂🌳

Great 3rd session of Common Ground today; we considered our favourite places in nature and their meanings and completed ...
23/04/2026

Great 3rd session of Common Ground today; we considered our favourite places in nature and their meanings and completed a River of Life to identify things keeping us stuck and how we could move forward.

One participant said: "i feel invigorated and more at peace with myself"

If you are off sick/out or work/struggling navigating life challenges (relationship changes, menopause, illness, retirement, bereavement), and feel you have lost your confidence and identity, have a disrupted routine, and/or anxiety, a fear of being “behind” or not coping well enough, this is for you!

This is not therapy, but a bridging space to help you reconnect with others, and rebuild rhythm and capacity in a way that feels safe and dignified.
Every thursday 11-1 in a private garden therapy space in South Hiendley; sessions are FREE until 21st May- £20 after- Join us! 🙂🌳

22/04/2026

Will you be joining us on the 29th at Pugneys?

A great way to de-stress and connect, leaving you buzzing with creativity & joy!

Theres still time to book your space; booking in bio/events or DM for details 🙂🌳

There's a myth that growth requires pushing through fear, but if your nervous system is already overloaded, pushing hard...
20/04/2026

There's a myth that growth requires pushing through fear, but if your nervous system is already overloaded, pushing harder adds more stress.

Before we stretch, we need to be grounded; your nervous system often settles when you step away from screens and artificial noise, supporting calm and clearer thinking. Nature provides the perfect place for this; meeting you gently where you are, without expectations.

My sessions focus on grounding, gently settling into yourself & your surroundings to promote feelings of safety. Resetting your nervous system doesn't happen quickly, being in nature helps you get it right & I work with you to find the right ways for you to make lasting changes to changes to your life. 🙂🌳

18/04/2026

Being off sick can be lonely; you can often feel anxious and your world gets smaller. Going back into work can sometimes seem really far away- but it doesn't have to!

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

No diagnosis, disclosure, or work-readiness is required.

This group is suitable for referral by:

HR teams
Wellbeing officers
PAs and people managers
Occupational Health providers
Individuals

It can be offered as:

Part of sickness absence support
A step within a phased return
A wellbeing resource during periods of uncertainty or change
Social Prescribing

Join me! 🙂🌳

Why the Tree of Life? 🌳Because your story matters.Your roots — where you’ve come fromYour trunk — who you are nowYour br...
17/04/2026

Why the Tree of Life? 🌳

Because your story matters.

Your roots — where you’ve come from
Your trunk — who you are now
Your branches — where you’re going

This process helps you see yourself more clearly, with compassion rather than judgement.

It’s not about changing who you are.
It’s about understanding and reconnecting.

Join us: Clowne (thurdays), Flying Horse Lawn Sheffield (weekends)
Dates: 23rd/25th April, 25th/27th June, 17th/20th Sept

Join 1 or all 3- not sure what to choose- message us! 🙂🌳

Excited to share Common Ground every thursday from Roots OT HQ!A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence,...
16/04/2026

Excited to share Common Ground every thursday from Roots OT HQ!

A supportive outdoor group for people navigating absence, transition, or return to work

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
Why this approach works

Periods of absence or transition often come with:

- Loss of confidence and identity
-Disrupted routine
-Social withdrawal and anxiety
- Fear of being “behind” or not coping well enough

Nature-based, relational group spaces support mental health by:

-Reducing pressure and performance expectations
-Offering safe, informal social contact
-Rebuilding trust in self and others
-Supporting regulation, energy, and motivation to improve your daily routine
-Restoring a sense of usefulness and belonging

Common Ground helps people re-enter shared space at a natural pace, which can ease later transitions back into work or training.

Day: Thursdays (starting 9th April) -
Time: 11-1pm
Location: Roots OT HQ in South Hiendley
Format: Small, facilitated outdoor group, max 10 participants
Facilities: parking and toilet on-site, hot drinks and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own
Cost: £20 (BUT excited to offer 6 FREE sessions)
Accessibility: No prior experience with nature, gardening, or groups required.

If you work with people who fit the above (e.g. HR, wellbeing officers, managers, OH providers, there is a stakeholder taster session on 26th March so you can see what its all about!

Booking in bio 🙂🌳

Great second session of Common Ground todayWe completed some mindful invitations to encourage us to slow down and tune i...
16/04/2026

Great second session of Common Ground today

We completed some mindful invitations to encourage us to slow down and tune into our senses and notice the beauty around us, walked mindfully and made damper bread with jam to nourish us.

If you are off sick/out or work/struggling navigating life challenges (relationship changes, menopause, illness, retirement, bereavement), and feel you have lost your confidence and identity, have a disrupted routine, and/or anxiety, a fear of being “behind” or not coping well enough, this is for you!

This is not therapy, but a bridging space to help you reconnect with others, and rebuild rhythm and capacity in a way that feels safe and dignified.
Every thursday 11-1 in a private garden therapy space in South Hiendley; sessions are FREE until 21st May- £20 after- Join us! 🙂🌳

Kind words from Sarah, who attended a Branching Out Netwalk recently!I love running these netwalks; i love meeting lots ...
15/04/2026

Kind words from Sarah, who attended a Branching Out Netwalk recently!

I love running these netwalks; i love meeting lots of interesting people and guiding them through some of Wakefield's great spaces (sometimes for the first time), most importantly though, i love the laughs & where conversation goes, as well as the connections & referrals that have come from these Netwalks!

Join us on 29th at Pugneys 🙂🌳

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