duty of care… Who put us in charge? 15 Jul 201816 Jul 2018 A short video introduction to the principles of the mental capacity act 2005. Who put us in charge? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDf7gtD7G_Q If you'd like to arrange training for your staff please complete…
challenging behaviour… Challenging behaviour: Do we need help? 8 Jul 20188 Jul 2018 This is the latest video in the 'Challenging behaviour' series/playlist. https://youtu.be/gTYIVGbDSm8
challenging behaviour… Challenging behaviour 7 Jul 2018 I'm developing a new video playlist on Challenging behaviour. See what you think. My challenging behaviour stuff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59zKEzcDznaMz66vbIkbGOu3CtRXrxFQ
mental health… Video: Why I’m not anti-psychiatry 2 Jul 20182 Jul 2018 Regular followers of my stuff might be forgiven for thinking that I’m opposed to psychiatry and the biological model. After all I regularly complain about the standard medical approach with…
Carers in mind… Carers in mind: Concerning confidentiality 21 Jun 201821 Jun 2018 Confidentiality can be a real headache for carers. Whether their loved one is being cared for by the NHS or by some other health or social care organisation they often…
Carers in mind… Carers in mind: It’s real for them 11 Jun 201811 Jun 2018 Caring for people with psychosis can be both stressful and mystifying. People who hear voices and respond to visions that the carer can neither hear nor see present particular problems…
Carers in mind… Carers in mind: Introduction 11 Jun 201811 Jun 2018 Those of us who work in mental health services, be that for the NHS or in social care settings receive both payment and training for our efforts. However, there's an…
challenging behaviour… Stoicism 4: My ponytail is ridiculous! 8 Jun 20188 Jun 2018 Here we build upon two earlier principles. Epictetus made it clear that we can only control our own thoughts, feelings and behaviours - not those of other people. Marcus Aurelius…
mental health… Enjoying life’s journey 22 May 201822 May 2018 Are you fed up? Are you bored? Do you wish life was different but can’t face the time it’d take to change things? Ask yourself this… what else will you…
mental health… Stoicism for mental health 3: Abusive people 15 May 201816 May 2018 Stoic philosophers Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus help us to cope with abusive, contemptuous, disrespectful and mean-spirited people by remembering the distinction between what is ours to control and what is…
