What we do
Supported self-help deals with the challenges of today: the focus is not what happened in the past and there is no requirement to discuss this.
We support people to develop tools and techniques to better manage their mental health and is available to individuals 16 years and over based in Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth and Dunfermline localities whose lives are negatively affected by childhood trauma.
The service is delivered either in small groups or in one-to-one sessions. A self-help coach will contact you to discuss the best option for you.
Better Than Well also run training and learning events for other organisations in Fife to increase awareness of the impact of childhood trauma, share good practice, and encourage people to get involved with the Better Than Well programme.
What is trauma?
Trauma can be viewed as an event, series of events or set of circumstances experienced as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening with lasting adverse effects such as feelings of fear and helplessness.
Examples of traumatic events in childhood include:
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Emotional, physical and sexual abuse
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Neglect
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Witnessing abuse and violence
How can we help you?
The self-help coaches use a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT based approach which introduces resources, techniques, and tools tailored to help people:
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Recognise and understand the impact of trauma
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Identify personal outcomes and how to work towards them
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Connect to other services and sources of support in the community
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To improve mental wellbeing
How you can get support
For more information on the service or for a referral to the Better Than Well service, please fill in the relevant referral form below, or email enquiries@linkliving.org.uk or contact us.
Unfortunately, due to current funding pressures, we can only accept referrals from the Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth, and Dunfermline localities.
As from 1 April 2025, the service will be available in the following Fife towns and villages:
Kirkcaldy, Invertiel, Dysart, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Auchtertool, Dunfermline Town, Halbeath, Leven, Methil, Methilhill, Kennoway, Buckhaven, Scoonie, Windygates, Wemyss villages.