Some of us may find, since lockdown, we are talking more to others than we did before COVID19 created such disruption in our lives.  Perhaps making the effort to phone or email friends and family more than we did before, or facetime, zoom or use...

First, can I thank my colleague from soapbox design who worked with me till after 4 on a public holiday to make sure we got this issue ready in time, very much appreciated I think when we clap on a Thursday night its worth remembering the many people...

People are complicated and complex; this is why sometimes it can be hard to put our finger on just what exactly it is which is causing the feelings or thoughts we may have at any one time. If we take the individual components of what is getting to us...

COPE Scotland started a wee list initially of things to share with the team, about COVID 19, to share with clients. We decided maybe colleagues and the wider public would find it helpful, so we shared it more widely, people were kind and said it was ...

 And how the rowing boats saved the passengers of the luxury liner the Titanic! Okay, you may be reading this in the afternoon, or evening, whatever time of day, I hope its one which gives you a reason even for a wee minute to smile! When the CO...

COVID19 is taking so much from us. Being able to go to the park and have a picnic when we want to.  Go a run in the car, stop somewhere for lunch.  Be able to open the doors of our wee business it took us 25 years to build. Be able to ...

  There are many definitions of leadership, these are two the author of this piece likes: ' 'Leadership is the ability to guide others without force into a direction or decision that leaves them still feeling empowered and accomplished ." Lisa C...

Think it safe to say, most of us recognise life at the moment isn't the way it usually is, at all.  On top of whatever worries or challenges we had before, we now have the challenges COVID19 bring.  Stay at home unless for the following rea...

COVID19 has had a huge impact on nearly everyone.  Restrictions on movement, closure of workplaces, places of leisure, worry about pre-existing health conditions, limiting options further, especially if shielded.  Worry about money, upset t...

COPEScotland started producing a wee ' what's on' information booklet to help people feel connected to opportunities in their local community which may be of interest.  When COVID19 started to impact on events, groups, services and things being ...