Phase Hitchin

Advent reflections

Embracing the Beauty of the Wait

With Christmas just around the corner, Advent offers a chance to pause, reflect, and embrace the beauty of waiting. Discover the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as we prepare for the true meaning of Christmas.

Sleep and Success: Why Catching Zzz’s Matters

Why Sleep is Super Important for You? Did you know that sleep is like a magic power for your body and brain? It helps you stay healthy, happy, and full of energy! Sleep is one of the most essential parts of living a healthy and balanced life, yet it’s

Christmas Unwrapped

At Phase, we’re incredibly blessed to be able to deliver Christmas Unwrapped workshops to hundreds of year 6 students around Hitchin. Now, despite what the name may suggest, no wrapping paper is harmed in the making of these workshops. Instead, we unwrap the Christmas story, figuratively speaking.  As a

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Project Hope 2024

Help make a lasting impact on young lives! This December, support Project Hope 2024 and see your donation doubled. Your contribution fuels mental health resources, mentorship, and essential programs for teens in need.

Rewiring Your Brain: The Power of Neuroplasticity

Did you know your brain is constantly changing? Every time you learn something new, practice a skill, or even think in a different way, your brain reshapes itself. This incredible ability is called neuroplasticity, and it’s the reason we’re always capable of growth and change, no matter our

Detached

What is ‘Detached’? Detached is one of my favourite programmes we deliver at Phase! Every week we do Detached work during lunch break in various schools around Hitchin. The aim of Detached is to connect with young people outside the classroom, to have fun and to be a positive presence

The science behind Inside Out 2

If you’re looking for a film to watch this weekend, look no further than Inside Out 2. (If you haven’t seen the original Inside Out yet, start there).  The Inside Out films are fun and genuinely entertaining for viewers of all ages but also informative and relatable. Inside

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An attitude of gratitude

What do you have to be grateful for? Seems like an odd question, right? But science has shown that practicing gratitude regularly has several well-being benefits. Whether you practice gratitude when you need a quick pick-me-up, when you can’t get yourself motivated, or when you just want to take

Adventure Awaits

With the school holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to try something new, get outside, and enjoy a little adventure. Earlier this year, I was up in Scotland, soaking in the views and beautiful cities, when I stumbled across geocaching. I remember having fond memories of geocaching

WinterWellbeing

Beat the Winter Blues

As the days get shorter and colder, young people may feel changes in mood and energy. Seasonal shifts can affect mental health, but with the right support, they can stay positive and connected. Discover practical tips to help them beat the winter blues and maintain their wellbeing.

"Just Breathe"

We’ve all heard it: “Just breathe.” It sounds simple, maybe too simple but there's actually solid science behind why breathing exercises are so effective at calming the nervous system. Whether it’s before a big presentation, during a moment of overwhelm, or in the midst of a

#controlyourscroll

Welcome back to the Phase blog! In August, we discussed the UN’s 'International Youth Day'. This week, Thursday 19th September was stem4’s 'Youth Mental Health Day'. Both events shared a focus on the impacts of technology on young people. While last month’s theme

International Youth Day 2024

Earlier this week (on Monday to be precise), the UN celebrated International Youth Day 2024. Since 2000, the UN has marked the 12th of August as a day for youth organisations and members of the UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development to select a theme and, hopefully, motivate young people

A Path to Positivity: A Review of 'The S.U.M.O. Secrets to Being a Positive, Confident Teenager'

We're excited to share a fresh perspective on the book 'The S.U.M.O. Secrets to Being a Positive, Confident Teenager.' This review comes from Isabelle, a sixth former who recently joined us at Phase for a week of work experience. Isabelle's insights

It's Olympics time!

Happy Friday everyone! As many of you will know, today is extra special as the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics takes place tonight! Fun fact - this evening’s opening ceremony will be the first to happen outside of a stadium with athletes parading in boats along the Seine.

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Recharge Your Mind

Discover the transformative power of rest on your mental wellbeing in our latest blog post. Learn practical tips from experts like Matthew Walker and Arianna Huffington to enhance productivity and emotional stability through effective rest.

Connection in a Digital World

Last week was Loneliness Awareness Week, and this year the theme was ‘Random Acts of Connection’. In today's fast-paced and non-stop world, it can feel hard to have genuine human connections (or enough of them!). Technology can be awesome and can be an incredible way to connect with

Mental Health Awareness Week - Moving more for your mental health

Hey everyone, happy Friday! We’re coming to the end of the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Since 2001, the charity has promoted an annual week for people to focus on, learn about and discuss their mental health - from young people in school to professionals in

Meet Bethany

Hello everyone, I am Bethany, and I am a new volunteer starting at Phase. I am very happy to be undertaking my student placement at an organisation that has fantastic values and aims for young people while I complete my studies. I will be working at Phase primarily on Mondays

Study Tips

Stress-Busting Tips for Exams

Discover practical and proven strategies to manage stress, optimise study sessions, and excel in your exams. This guide provides students with tips on creating effective study plans, using revision techniques, and maintaining well-being during exam season.

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Take on a challenge for Phase

It's Easter weekend, spring has sprung AND for the first time ever next month is… *drumroll please* ...Phase Active April!!! Throughout the month we’re asking people to consider signing up for events or challenges taking place in the coming year from tough mudder to triathlon.  To start

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Resilient Women

Today is international women's day, a day where we celebrate women in our lives who guide us, lead us and have a special place in our hearts as well as highlighting the groundbreaking work of women across countless sectors, there are so many lessons we can learn from

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Work with us

We are currently recruiting to expand our team, see below for more information, how to apply and key dates. Early Interventions Lead Calling All Change-Makers: Shape Young Lives as Our Early Interventions Lead! Are you ready to be the architect of transformation in young lives, especially at the crucial primary

Youth Work

Empowering Young Minds: Setting Expectations for Success

Discover the transformative power of setting high expectations and providing tailored support in youth work. Learn actionable steps to empower young minds and foster a culture of excellence.

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Meet Martha, trustee

Hi, I’m Martha and I have recently become one of the trustees at Phase. I’m currently the leader of The Hub Church in Hitchin (where Phase is based) which is an Anglican ‘fresh expression’ of church. This means that we’re like a traditional church but look and