Author: HaVeN Dundee
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Groups and Activities
The groups and activities we offer are all based around wellbeing and socialising. Isolation has a huge impact on our community and those suffering from mental health issues in Dundee. The activities we offer fall into two categories – social and support. Our social groups allow people to make new friends and to acquire new…
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Volunteering
Our drop-in centre runs smoothly thanks to our wonderful and caring volunteers; they are the heart of our organisation. Volunteering is a great way to gain confidence, learn new skills, improve your cv, and to meet new people. We have many different opportunities availability, some of which are: Cafe Assistant Receptionist Group Facilitator Befriending/ Peer…
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Three Phases of Voice Hearing
Research has shown that there are three phases in Voice Hearing: Starting Phase: Named this way because of the Hearer’s discovery of the Voices, which often startles them and cause them to deny the experience and withdraw into themselves. This leads to a sense of isolation, and a fear of madness itself. Coping Organisational Phase:…
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HaVeN Community Drop in
Alongside all our activities, the Haven Community Drop In is a vital part of our service. It’s part of the reason Haven is unique. Our drop in space is open Monday to Friday, providing an opportunity to socialise, relax or just have some quiet time. Our kitchen offers food at reasonable prices, provided by…
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10 Short-Term Coping Techniques
Considering coping techniques, we have distinguished three types, each of which are relevant to one or more of the three phases that voice hearers go through: Short-Term Techniques (Phase One): Focus on extending control over the voices by agreeing new behaviours with the voice hearer. Medium-Term Techniques (Phase Two): Tackle specific interactions between hearer and…
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Meet the Team
Our Team The HaVeN is run by a dedicated team of permanent staff and an incredible group of volunteers who help keep everything running smoothly. To learn more about our staff team, read on below. If you’d like to meet our volunteers or find out how to join them, please visit ‘Our Volunteers‘ page. Board…
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Peer Support at the HaVeN
Many people who have experienced episodes of mental illness, know only too well how difficult it can be to get the help that you need at the time that you need it. They also know how beneficial it can be to speak to someone who really understands, first handed, what it’s like to have extraordinary…
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Resources and Strategies for Coping with Voice Hearing
The following are external links and suggestions for coping with the experiences of hearing voices, and seeing visions and having tactile sensations. It is hoped some of these ideas can help you, or someone you care about, towards living positively with these experiences and to maintain a sense of ownership over them. Remember that you…
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