All Guidance pages – Page 9
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Financial aid
We offer a range of financial aid to help alleviate the financial pressures that can often affect your wellbeing.
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Understanding burnout
Burnout is on the rise. Learn how to recognise the signs in yourself and others and the steps to take to recover.
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Coping with loneliness
Loneliness is something everyone has experienced at some point. Even people who generally prefer their own company can feel cut-off after a period of time without being in touch with friends, colleagues and neighbours.
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What is online therapy?
Online self-guided therapy is growing in popularity due to both its effectiveness and ease of access. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches can help you to learn new coping skills and empower you to make choices enabling you to move forward with your life. Learn about the support available from the Retail Trust.
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Loneliness and older people
According to Age UK, more than one million people over the age of 75 say they regularly go for over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member. A lack of contact with others can, over time, cause someone to feel low, demotivated, or even depressed and yet there is support available.
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Coping with irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about one in five UK adults but embarrassment can stop people from seeking help for this very common problem. Learn why it’s important to get the right advice and support from your doctor so that you can better manage this chronic condition.
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Spot the signs of human trafficking
Human trafficking is happening all around us, the victims of which are often hidden away. It is possible that you may encounter individuals or situations of concern as part of your role. Learn how to spot the signs of trafficking and how you can support the individual.
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Retail Trust counselling services – management referral
If you feel a colleague would benefit from short-term counselling, you can refer them to the Retail Trust with their consent. Learn more about the process.
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Support in the workplace after a suicide
The suicide of a colleague always has a profound emotional effect in the workplace. Even if you didn’t know the individual well, you may have unanswered questions and feel very vulnerable. It’s important therefore that the employers are able to respond to the needs of all colleagues regardless of their relationship with the person who has died.
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Suicide prevention conversation – Mark and Simone
Knowing what to say to someone who is suicidal can be difficult but we’ve made it easier with this short video.
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Suicide prevention conversation – Zara and Rafiq
Knowing what to say to someone who is suicidal can be difficult but we’ve made it easier with this short video.
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Suicide awareness: a story of hope
This extract from ‘The Female Mind: A User’s Guide’ explores the role of hope in helping someone to make the decision to live. Hope cannot be underestimated, and it’s easier to inspire than you might think. (11/11)
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Self-care – things you can do to stay well when supporting others
Supporting others can be emotionally demanding, especially if you’re not feeling in a good place yourself. It’s really important to put your own wellbeing first and look after yourself on a daily basis, especially if you’re helping someone who is feeling vulnerable. (10/11)
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Suicide prevention services in the UK and ROI
Knowing where to access help is a vital part of supporting someone who is feeling suicidal. Here is an overview of national orgainsations who are there to help. (9/11)
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How are people supported by suicide-prevention professionals?
It can be distressing not to know how someone you’ve supported will be helped once they engage with healthcare professionals who become responsible for their care, but it’s important to recognise that these specialists are best placed to provide a safe space to someone who is suicidal. This article looks at how healthcare professionals support people in crisis. (8/11)
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Common questions about suicide in the retail sector
Knowing what to do in certain situations can be difficult, especially if you’ve never encountered them before. This article addresses some of the more common scenarios involving colleagues who are feeling suicidal and offers sound advice on what to do should you encounter them. (7/11)
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Supporting someone who is feeling suicidal
Kindness isn’t rocket science, it’s rocket fuel. Compassion and kindness go a long way in helping someone to make the decision to stay alive and we all have it in us to make a real difference. Here are some ways that you can help someone who feels that they’ve run out of options. (6/11)
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Recognising the signs that someone may be suicidal
it’s not uncommon for people to try and tell a friend, family member or colleague about their intentions in advance. Recognising how someone might express their feelings is an important part of knowing how to respond. (5/11)
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Why language is important in suicide prevention
Considering the language we use to describe suicide is really important when supporting someone who may be thinking about taking their life. Seemingly innocuous words have the power to hurt despite that being the last thing we want to do. (4/11)
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The truth about suicide: dispelling the myths
Despite the fact that nearly one million people around the world take their own lives every year, suicide remains very stigmatised and misunderstood. In this article, you’ll discover the truths behind the myths. (3/11)