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Bristol Charity Advent Calendar, day 23: Talk Club
Buzzing alarms, popping notifications, chiming reminders: the hustle and bustle of everyday life screams chaos, chaos and more chaos. It is not uncommon for people to yearn for a moment of silence in these busy days. Silence could sometimes come in the form of peace, a lending ear or even a simple question: “How are you out of 10?”
That is the starting point of all conversations for the team at Talk Club, a men’s mental health charity that promotes mental fitness through talking.
The team believes that rating your mental health and mood on a scale of ten and then explaining the reasons behind it “helps to build resilience” which is proven by their growing numbers over the years.
is needed now More than ever
The charity offers in-person sessions with professionals who are trained to listen and offer guidance about further steps.
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Their sessions are either ‘Talk & Listen’ or ‘Talk & Exercise’ in which they relate talking is related to a process of catharsis.
Additionally, Talk Club also offers support for businesses which involves one-to-one listening support for all employees of the business. Several city and nationwide brands including Bristol Beer Factory, Babcock, Hastings Direct, Crosstown Concerts are proud “business support heroes” of the charity.
The charity also champions a 0.5% alcohol lager called Clear Head in collaboration with city brewing company Bristol Beer Factory.
Talking about the effects of their efforts, the charity said: “On average, a TC talk and listen group raises a man’s mental fitness by over 15%.
“It’s why local pubs to global corporates, and 18 to 80+ year olds across the world, are now using Talk Club.
“Join our community and start by putting a number on how you really feel.”
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Getting associated with the charity would require men to go through three steps: First, where they choose the kind of support they need from all available options. Second, would involve finding a club in proximity to their location which they can then join, depending on when the next session is happening. Lastly, they can experience feeling lighter by the simple act of talking at one of these clubs.
The charity has also launched an app, available in a BETA version for iOS and Android users that helps people track their mood on a scale of one to ten, particularly helping them monitor low score days.
Anyone can join one of Talk Club’s initiatives here: talkclub.org/clubs
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