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Category Archives: Resilience
Informed choice
It’s good that the conversation with my current psychiatrist is actually a proper dialogue. We talk about what matters – to both of us. I’ve made it clear that I’d like the normality of knowing a little more about his … Continue reading
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Tagged beliefs, choice, feedback, Mental health, resourceful, understanding self, values
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Ticking over
The email from the client had all the usual pleasantries about summer and “how are you?” – I answered “ticking over”. I don’t really like the British defaults such as “not bad” or “mustn’t grumble” so I did give my … Continue reading
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Heard
Day one, Scene – a mediation First there was the anger, the reiteration of old slights and hurts. The litany of infractions, some real, some imagined. Half forgotten meetings and misremembered conversations. The inevitable grievances. Then came the dossier, the … Continue reading
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Safe space, great sharpies
I like getting feedback, it helps me calibrate and assess myself. It requires me to be continually objective about what I do and the impact I have. I tend to say that it keeps me “honest”. My work is almost entirely by … Continue reading
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Still
It’s ten years ago, I didn’t even realise until late tonight that it’s the anniversary. I remember rocking, my head banging against the wall, I recall the hysterical crying, the blurred vision and the noises in my head. I know … Continue reading
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Tagged adversity, approach, Mental health, resourceful, understanding self, values
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When all is said and done
The Community Psychiatric Nurse was very friendly. We chatted backwards and forwards about how I was and what help they could offer right now. We talked about the level and type of medication I am on and whether it is … Continue reading
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Tagged adversity, cycling, fear, Mental health, Mental Health First Aid, understanding self, values
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Trusted?
I guess I should be glad I saw the locum doctor. This supremely disinterested man who hadn’t bothered to read my notes before seeing me, even though I’d given the receptionist a detailed description of what I needed to discuss. … Continue reading
Fit for purpose
Since knee surgery I’ve made a slow but steady comeback on my bike. I’ve struggled with motivation but have inched forward bit by bit. I’ve returned to the sort of distances and speeds I used to turn out but something … Continue reading
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It starts with a conversation
Hi, I’m sure we’ve met before, I’m Jon. You’ve maybe read some of my writings here and guest appearing on other blogs? I’ve been doing that series on Narrative Coaching recently. Am I the guy who made a couple of … Continue reading
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