Recently we were delighted to add two new faces to our GLOW NI team! Jemma and Sophie have been with us since January participating in our training programme Glow Academy. We were delighted to then be able to offer them two apprentice positions here at GLOW HQ! Sophie and Jemma will now be able to …
1st – 7th June is volunteer week and we had a quick chat with our wonderful volunteer Emma to find out why she volunteers and how COVID-19 affected her volunteer work. 1. Tell me a bit about yourself! Where are you from? My name is Emma and I’m from the Woodvale area in Belfast. I’m a …
As we spring into summer, our world around us looks very different to how it did a few months ago. Bare trees are now full of fresh green leaves and forgotten-about flower patches are beginning to flourish.
Hi! I’m Anna, a volunteer at GLOW. In this week’s blog we’re going to talk about stress. Before we get into ways to reduce stress, the most important thing you should know about stress is that you are not alone, and many people will feel stressed within their lifetime at various points. In fact, according …
1. Hi Charmain, tell us a little bit about yourself! I am from Portadown, Co Armagh. I work as a part time Community Relations Officer for Rural Community Network based in Cookstown. I am married with 2 teenage girls. 2. Thanks for agreeing to share your story about your MS condition. What is MS and …
Prior to Mother’s Day, talented florist and new mum Amy told us all about her pregnancy journey during lockdown and what it’s been like having gorgeous little Freddie in her life (for over a month now!). 1. Hello Amy! Where are you from and what do you do for a living? Hello! I’m from Newry …
A few weeks ago, we chatted to Marina, a health and social care university student, Mental Health Ambassador, and strong advocate for Ulster University’s Mind Your Mood campaign which aims to raise more awareness around mental health. Marina is also the founder of the Mindfulness Society at Ulster University in which she supports other students …
1st – 7th February is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness week and we are joining in solidarity with many other women in the UK to say #itsnotok ⠀⠀IT’S NOT OK that women and girls feel ashamed or frightened to seek help, to seek justice or simply be listened to.⠀⠀If you have suffered a form of sexual …
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We were delighted to catch up with our amazing youth worker Lauren to talk about the link between creativity and mental health! Q 1. Hey Lauren, what age were you when you discovered your passion for being creative and how did you express yourself artistically at that time? I honestly fell in love with being creative …
We loved speaking to Danielle last week and finding out more about her experience with PMDD. Danielle is a busy working mum of two who very kindly took some time out to chat to us about her condition. Danielle, tell me a bit about yourself! I live in Bangor with my husband and two kids …
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