March the 8th marks International Women’s Day, amongst other things it allows us to reflect on the wellbeing role and experiences of women during COVID-19 pandemic. This reflection is about women as frontline workers who risk their health (physical and mental) to provide the backbone of public services for the…
Being in the ‘the thick of it’ – the periphery of your wellbeing – by Dr Dee Gray
Hello everyone, I hope this finds you well. I was moved to write this following deep conversations I am having with all sorts of people. I hope you find it helpful. In the thick of it…in the thick of what? An increasing workload? A workload that includes more stuff that…
20 years by Dr Dee Gray
20 years. 20 years of my life. 20 years of pursuing what it means for us to be well. 20 years of unpicking what happens to us when we are stressed, of when we falter, and discovering how somehow we can all find a way back to wellness. We all…
Best Self? What’s that then? by Dr Dee Gray
I have been using the term ‘best self’ for a number of years now, although I intrinsically had an understanding of what it meant, it was by exploring different aspects of wellbeing that I really got my head around it. In this latest blog I share a few thoughts about…
Wellbeing through energy awareness – by Rosalind Daws
I am very pleased to share this next blog written by Rosalind Daws, which is all about wellbeing and energy. Rosalind’s professional practice combines knowledge of scientific findings in areas such as complex systems, emergent properties, heart field entrainment, and the microbiome. As part of her gift to you (besides…
21st Century Gay…perceptions of wellbeing….and the reality – Alan Henry
Hello everyone, hope this finds you well and managing whatever situation the Covid pandemic is bringing to your door. Life can be pretty challenging at times, and we are certainly experiencing lots stuff that will challenge and change us. I am proud to be able to host this next blog…
Compassionate conversations that ease fear and suffering by Carla Arkless
We are extremely fortunate to have the wisdom of a friend and colleague of mine for this blog; her name is Carla Arkless and I can say that I am proud to include her thoughts on compassionate conversations. Carla is a Nurse Practitioner, she works as part of the ambulatory…
Wellbeing and compassion in the era of COVID by Dr Simon Fleming
Our guest blog sees the return of the truly wonderful Simon Fleming. Simon is a Trauma and Orthopaedic sugeon usually to be found on the ‘Pott rotation’ in London. You can discover his many roles on his previous guest blog spot posted here on Dec 2018. Right now though he…
Three reflections on RSA meetups
This blog is written as three reflections, inspired by recent regional ‘meet ups’ with RSA Fellows in north Wales. The authors are all RSA Fellows, and are comitted to supporting positive social change, grays co-host the events in north Wales with the RSA. Dee Gray Personally, I am pretty much…
At this time of year……by Dr Dee Gray
When was the last time you gave something to your ‘self’? When was the last time you gave to others? You may find that that you do one more than the other, although both hold opportunities for ‘reward’ depending on what each means to you. Understanding and being aware of…