This approaching Christmas I went round my estate and took some seasonal photos of the light displays on people’s homes. I enjoyed the walk in the freezing weather. I asked a neighbour why he put up the light on his house each year. “I do it for the kids but I like to see them […]
Archive | December, 2012
Bowls for Well Being
I started bowling three years ago, lawn bowls that is, not to be confused with indoor bowls or indeed carpet bowls …who would have thought there were so many different types and I haven’t even mentioned crown bowls! When I mention I Bowl, I’m always amazed by peoples reaction. I’ve been told that it’s an […]
Surviving Christmas
At this time of year, do you ask yourself how do I survive Christmas? Or have you already got a ‘Mental Health 5 a Day’ to see you through? Everyone feels the pressure, whether it’s finding enough presents or keeping to a tight budget when everyone else is spending. It’s a time of extremes. No […]
More Global Community Reporting Inspiration – Brazilian Style
By Mindwaves on December 14, 2012 in Further afield, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories, Technology for wellbeing
In the same vein as the post about the work of the Global Girl Project, another community media project that has provided Mind Waves with international inspiration is Catalytic Communities, also known as CatComm. Based in Brazil, this initiative has a focus on destigmatising and integrating the favela communities of Rio de Janeiro into wider […]
Global Girl Media
At Mind Waves, we like to look at how other people across the world are using social media. Trevor Lakey referred to the great work they do in his recent presentation at Social Media Week and we’d like to share this interesting project with you: GlobalGirl Media is a non-profit organization, it is dedicated to […]
