Posted by in chronic illness, difference, Thought Provoking Thursday During invisible disability week I asked our amazing online community to complete the sentence, An invisible disability is…, as part of my ongoing sentence completion project. Hearing people’s responses and putting them together into this video has really touched my heart personally and professionally. 💚 I think it is something we can all relate to as…Read more »
Posted by in chronic illness, difference, Thought Provoking Thursday Every Thursday during the month of September I have asked the many amazing people I have met online – through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – to be part of a slightly different format to my ongoing Thought Provoking Thursday project. Rather than posing a thought-provoking question, like in previous weeks, I have been asking people…Read more »
Posted by in chronic illness, difference, Thought Provoking Thursday Here we are, the fourth and final week (for now) of our online community sentence completion project, as part of Thought-Provoking Thursday (or for today Saturday). What can I say I like to live on the wild side of life, which in reality means self-care has become my priority the last few days, so I am…Read more »
Posted by in chronic illness, difference, medical system, Mental Health, self care, Thought Provoking Thursday During the first two weeks of September we explored mental health and suicide. If you missed them, you can check out a write-up of our reflections by clicking on the links below: An Online Community Reflection: Mental Health Is… An Online Community Reflection: Suicide Is… Together we brought important human experiences out from the shadows…Read more »
Posted by in chronic illness, difference, medical system, Thought Provoking Thursday, Uncategorized Welcome to the third week of our online community sentence completion project, as part of Thought-Provoking Thursday, and what an inspiring two weeks it has been. We have discussed mental health and suicide, had some incredible conversations and shared some beautiful and at times painful insights. We have given a voice to an integral human experience, considering…Read more »
Posted by in difference, medical system, Mental Health, Thought Provoking Thursday Thank you everyone for taking the time to complete the Sentence Completion task from last week’s Thought Provoking Thursday. What a beautiful range of sentences relating to mental health. I feel blessed to be able to share your amazing insights today, a day dedicated to the prevention of people dying due to mental health difficulties.…Read more »
Posted by in difference, Mental Health, Thought Provoking Thursday I love words! There is something about how much one word can encapsulate which can feel quite magical. It is something I frequently get teased about by my family, as even within my immediate loved ones we all have a different and equally intriguing use of language. Whether that be the language I have picked…Read more »
Posted by in Clinical Psychology, difference, politics, Uncategorized Dear Politicians of Northern Ireland, You have failed this country. We deserve better, and that we even includes you – it is time to wake up! Yes, you have failed this country, but that does not mean you cannot make it better. We are all trying to heal from years of incredible pain and suffering.…Read more »
Posted by in chronic illness, Clinical Psychology, difference, Mental Health, Thought Provoking Thursday, Uncategorized Due to having a busy few days and the need for some important self care, I did not get the chance to post this week’s ‘Thought Provoking Thursday’ on Thursday. So, yes I’m going to go a little bit wild and post it on a Saturday!! 🙂 What I did do on Thursday was my…Read more »
Posted by in accessibility, chronic illness, Clinical Psychology, difference, medical system, Mental Health, self care, Thought Provoking Thursday Going to see a healthcare professional for any reason can really bring up a whole range of emotions. Healthcare professionals also experience a whole range of emotions when seeing those they are treating. The relationship can be complex. It consists of two human beings, perfectly imperfect in their own unique way, working together to solve…Read more »
Musings of a wounded healer 