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World Book Day • To bring young people joy and comfort
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Recommended for young people of all ages A book about stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real through the love of his owner. “Utterly endearing and touching to no end, with an unforgettable lesson on love, and life. A magical story, it is told with care and will build everyone’s…
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World Book Day • To support parents in supporting their teens
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry A book about the vital dos and don’ts of parenting by a renowned psychotherapist, who shows how strong and loving bonds are made with your children and how such attachments give a better chance of…
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World Book Day • To support young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Recommended for older teens (16+) A book chronicling the author’s experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose to each person’s life. “It leads to some very positive existentialist ideas. I’d also say it’s surprisingly accessible…
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Five Ways of Beating Winter Blues
Winter sometimes seems like the longest season of the year. To help you get to Spring, we rounded-up five ways of how to beat the Winter Blues. Meditate Keep up a sleep routine Exercise Seek out the light Get creative
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Job Vacancy – Counsellor (Young People) – 17.5 hours per week
£33,137 to £35,034 pro rata Contract for six months Based in Dalkeith. The postholder will be responsible for providing counselling to young people aged 12-18 within a holistic service. The postholder will also develop and promote further therapeutic work both within and outwith MYPAS. Qualified to Diploma level (or equivalent) in a counselling therapeutic discipline,…
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Blog – When does anxiety become a problem?
Rachel Watt, Counsellor, reflects on anxiety and when it might become too much to manage At MYPAS we are regularly contacted by people who are concerned about a young person’s mental health. One of the most common concerns we hear about is anxiety. It’s natural to experience anxiety and we all do from time to…
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Midlothian School Counselling
We are delighted to announce that we will be working with Midlothian Council on a one year School Counselling pilot. We will deliver counselling for 10-18 year olds in Midlothian, all year round and both within and outwith school environments/times. It is anticipated that the service will start counselling sometime in October. More information on…
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Penicuik High Teachers fundraiser
7 teachers from Penicuik High School are running in the Penicuik 10k Road Race and are fundraising for MYPAS. The event, ran by Penicuik Harriers Running Club, will take place on the 12th May (the day before our own Bluebell Trail Run). The team members are Mrs Murphy, Mr Saffhill, Miss Docherty, Mr Murphy, Mr…
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Funding Success – The Henry Smith Charity
MYPAS is delighted to announce that a recent application for funding to The Henry Smith Charity has been successful. MYPAS applied for £82,600 to provide a full time Counsellor for two years. The Counsellor will work with vulnerable young people experiencing mental health difficulties aged 12-18 years old and will join our well established counselling…
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- World Book Day • To bring young people joy and comfort
- World Book Day • To support parents in supporting their teens
- World Book Day • To support young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Join us for the 2025 Bluebell Trail Run!
- The Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 entries are now open!
