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Harmless & The Tomorrow Project
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The Centre of Excellence for Self Harm and Suicide Prevention.
Mental Health Service based in Nottingham, UK
www.harmless.org.uk
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What do parents truly provide beyond presents and perfect moments? Our CEO Caroline delves into the emotional labour, love and understanding that matters most at Christmas 👇
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What We Truly Provide as Parents - Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (CEO) There are approximately one million tiny, glittering traditions packed into the month of December, and as a single parent, I am the chief orchestrator, the executive director of logistics, and the designated emotional anchor for all of them. It’s not that I lack help; it’s that I am the only one […]
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December 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Family gatherings aren’t always easy. If the festive season feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. For our latest blog, our CEO Caroline shares compassionate tips for coping when family time is tough.
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Beyond the Festive Front: How to Cope When Family Gatherings Feel Overwhelming - Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) We’ve all been there: trapped between Aunt Carol’s insistent questions about your love life and the crushing internal weight of having to look ‘merry and bright’. The pressure to perform happiness at Christmas is exhausting, and it eats up the precious energy you need to stay safe. When you live […]
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December 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Feeling overwhelmed by Christmas? Our CEO Caroline explores the unspoken exhaustion autistic people often face during the festive season – sensory overload, social pressure and why self-care matters more than perfection 👇
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The Unspoken Exhaustion: Autism and Surviving the Christmas Season - Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (CEO) If you’re autistic, you know that Christmas is often less a season of joy and more a complex, three-week-long special interest dedicated to change, noise and baffling social choreography. It’s a full-system audit of your coping skills. The world sees twinkling lights and smells cinnamon. We often see flashing lights that […]
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December 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A heartfelt thank you from the entire team to all our incredible fundraisers for your outstanding efforts over the past year. Your dedication has made an extraordinary difference, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Worried about someone this Christmas? You’re not alone – and your care truly matters. Our CEO Caroline offers a compassionate guide on how to gently reach out, listen and support a loved one who may be struggling this festive season.
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How to Truly Be There: A Guide to Supporting a Loved One This Christmas - Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Dear Friend / Family Member, The Christmas season, with its twinkling lights and festive expectations, can sometimes cast long, lonely shadows. If you are reading this, chances are you are worried about someone you care about – perhaps you’ve noticed they’re quieter, more withdrawn, or just ‘not themselves’. It can […]
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
From all the team at Harmless and the Tomorrow Project, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas.
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Estrangement can bring a unique kind of grief. For today's blog, our colleague Vicky explores the impact of losing connection – especially at this time of year – and offers compassion, understanding and support for those navigating it.
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Living Loss - Harmless
By Vicky Lott (Training & Education Officer) With Christmas fast approaching, our thoughts turn to family and friends both past or present… but what if that family is both past and present? They’re still out there somewhere but – for whatever reason – they’ve decided to go ‘no contact’ with you and you’re facing the […]
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December 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What does Christmas really look like to you? For some it’s joy and magic, for others it can feel overwhelming or isolating. Our latest blog explores the many realities of the season with compassion and honesty 👇
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What Does Christmas Look Like to You? - Harmless
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) What does Christmas and the festive period look like to you? Twinkling lights, adorned trees, aromas that stir fond memories, certain songs on repeat year after year, warmth, wonder and beauty, a sense of belonging and togetherness? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Christmas is ‘the festival marking […]
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December 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new booking platform on Event Bookings. We’re taking a fresh approach and moving to an improved system to enhance your experience. Visit the link below to view and book all our funded and open access courses: www.eventbookings.com/b/organiser/...
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December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We're delighted to confirm that Mark Cody from @granborghini will be leading a plenary session on how thinking outside the box can help save lives at our upcoming #HarmToHope conference. To join us and our other inspirational guests, book your ticket now: bit.ly/3VJCDxa
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Harmless & The Tomorrow Project will be running reduced services over the Christmas period from Friday 19th December until fully reopening on Monday 5th January. Please see the image below detailing services you can use during this time. We wish you a safe and happy Christmas.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As we enter the festive period, our CEO Caroline reflects on the two faces of loneliness for this week's blog – and why being alone isn't always the same as feeling alone.
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The Two Faces of Loneliness: Why Being Alone Isn't Always the Same as Feeling Alone - Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) There’s a picture in my head, vivid as a bad dream, from my early 20s. I was at a bustling house party, music thumping, laughter echoing, surrounded by what felt like a hundred people. I remember standing by the buffet table, pretending to be utterly captivated by a bowl of […]
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are delighted to confirm that Dr Kristy Themelis will be presenting a plenary session on suicide risk in people living with chronic pain at our #HarmToHope conference in February. You can book your ticket to join us here: bit.ly/3VJCDxa
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are very pleased to confirm that Rachael-Louise Stonard from the University of Derby will be leading a workshop on embodied approaches to suicide prevention at our #HarmToHope conference in February. You can book you ticket to join us now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-harm-...
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
At this time of year, our urges can sometimes feel more intense. Whether they involve self harm, reckless risk-taking or something else, our CEO Caroline shares some practical digital-distraction techniques that can create crucial space to regain control.
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The Distraction Toolkit: 7 Digital Ways to Delay an Urge - Harmless
Learn 7 effective digital techniques – from calming playlists to mindful puzzles – to help you pause and cope when self harm urges hit. Click to read more.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are delighted to announce that our #HarmToHope conference 2026 will feature plenary presentations & workshops from Harmless & The Tomorrow Project, Dr Kristy Themelis, Mark Cody from Granborghini, Rachael-Louise Stonard, Dr Mirabel Pelton, Nina Smith and Pam Burrows 👇
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First Speakers Confirmed: The 11th National Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Conference 2026 - Harmless
Announcing the first confirmed speakers for the 11th National Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Conference 2026. Book now to join us.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Our new Choir for Hope is for anyone affected by self harm, suicide or mental distress. Join us in a fun & supportive environment dedicated to connection & wellbeing. No experience required! We meet first on Tuesday 9 December – see below for details 👇

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Join Our Choir for Hope – A New Supportive Space - Harmless
Harmless is launching a brand-new support offer – and we’d love for you to be part of it! We’ve created a Choir for Hope, a unique opportunity to come together, sing and connect under the expert guidance of renowned choirmaster Kari Olsen-Porthouse from The Liberty Singers, alongside our own experienced and compassionate team. This isn’t […]
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We're delighted to announce that our Chief HR Officer Darren and Academy Manager Shaun will be leading a workshop on workforce welfare in suicide prevention at next year's #HarmToHope Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Conference. Book now join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-harm-...
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Get into the festive spirit! Check out our Things To Get Me page for meaningful Xmas gifts that will support our clients and services. Pick an item to donate and purchase through the website for delivery to our Nottingham Office: tinyurl.com/yc2wjwd2

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November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
No one wishes for a food parcel at Christmas, but thousands of people will need one. As we move into the festive period, this week’s blog – prepared by our friends at @TrussellUK – offers practical guidance on how to access support.
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Accessing a Food Bank - Harmless
This winter, tens of thousands of people will need an emergency food parcel from a food bank in the Trussell community – many for the first time. This week’s blog has been supplied by Trussell to provide practical information for accessing support. If you find yourself needing to visit a food bank, getting support is […]
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November 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay, we’re shining a light on a hidden crisis. Fuel poverty affects mental health, dignity and futures – no one should have to choose between warmth and wellbeing. Read more here: harmless.org.uk/fuel-poverty...
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day: Shining a Light on a Hidden Crisis - Harmless
By Hemali Parekh (Project Worker – Social, Housing and Financial Support) Wednesday 26th November is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day – an important reminder of the ongoing energy crisis that has affected millions of households over the past four years. While many of us take warm homes and hot meals for granted, this basic need is […]
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November 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM