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Kiltwalking for MYPAS – Laura’s Story
My name is Laura and I am a school counsellor in East Lothian. I have four children and two dogs and I love to keep active. I started running about 10 years ago not long after the birth of my youngest. I started running lamp-post to lamp-post then walking to the next – it was…
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Virtual Kiltwalk 2021 – 3 days to go!
We are delighted to share news of a team, walking for MYPAS this weekend. The merry band of six Kiltwalkers comprises two MYPAS Board members who have experience of working with young people with mental health issues and four friends and family who are supporting the cause. One of our wonderful walkers has composed a…
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Kiltwalking for MYPAS. Ailsa’s Story
Kiltwalk April 24th 2021 I joined the staff of MYPAS in October 2020 as part of the school counselling service in East Lothian. I am really pleased to be working with young people in the county where I live. MYPAS has the wellbeing of young people at the core of the work that it does…
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MYPAS Bluebell Run Update 2021
The MYPAS Bluebell Run has been postponed until spring 2022. MYPAS constantly monitors the COVID-19 situation in the Lothians. Based on the most recent lockdown and commentary on when measures may be eased, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our event due to take place in spring 2021 until early next year. We know…
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Kiltwalking for MYPAS
The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity event, which brings together walkers/runners/dancers of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable fun day. The current pandemic restrictions have meant that friends and family have been unable to get together so we hope that this will provide an opportunity for you to reconnect in a socially-distanced fashion.…
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Miles for MYPAS
The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity event, which brings together walkers/runners/dancers of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable fun day. The current pandemic restrictions have meant that friends and family have been unable to get together so we hope that this will provide an opportunity for you to reconnect in a socially-distanced fashion.…
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Midlothian Parental Employability Support
Sharing on behalf of our friends at Midlothian Communities and Lifelong Learning CLL is offering Midlothian parents the opportunity to take part in their Employability Support Programme. This programme offers intensive one to one tailored employability support from a key worker, to help address barriers to work, which might include skills, work experience, qualifications, health…
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The Art of making a Mess
Sinead Rowe, Art Therapist, reflects on the importance of mess and its place in therapy. At MYPAS, art therapy, uses art as its primary means of communication in providing support to young people in Midlothian. Finding a balance between creative freedom and reflection, autonomy and boundaries, the art therapist supports the young person to expresses…
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The 5 F’s – our Response to Anxiety
Jo Brudar, MYPAS Counsellor shares her reflections on anxiety and our responses. Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Although it can feel scary, uncomfortable and even embarrassing at times, it’s normal. In fact our bodies are designed to help us recognise the things that might hurt us and to keep us safe from danger. …
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Job Opportunity: School Counsellor
Exciting opportunity to join our East Lothian School Counselling team! School Counsellor (East Lothian) – 28 hours a week £30,473 – £32,260 (pro-rata) The post is funded for an initial fixed term until 31st March 2023 The postholder will be responsible for providing counselling with children and young people aged 10-18 who reside in East…
