For many people the new year has already become populated with 'stuff' and 'things' and 'doing' so if that is a good thing or not so good for you right now, I would like to wish every one the very best of what ever you can manage. I also send my hopes that all your steps lead to strides that lead to your dreams coming true.
Submitted by andrew martyn sugars on Sat, 13/10/2018 - 20:15
This year for world mental health day I’ve been part of a session entitled “creating calm” at the museum I freelance at. Using experiences from other sessions during the year and working with another practitioner we had drawing and a hands on activity for the visitors to take time, slow down and be at one within the time and space.
It has been a while since my role in the reasearch as the co-ordinator came to an end.
I am pleased to say that Derby Adult Learning still has a welbeing programme and Mental Health First Aid continues to grow.
There is more to be done to support this area but we are pushing ahead. Thanks to the project I feel one step closer to mental health being taken to the next level of awareness.
I am pleased to tell you that a special mental health edition of the popular Staff Diversity Diary is being prepared for 2018-19. In previous years this resource has been available both in hard copy and electronically to all types of provider in the FE and skills sector. The pages within have supported staff in the sector to advance equality. Entries include special equality dates, good practice projects, research and useful links.
I am really looking forward to attending the following "Mental Health FIrst Aid instructor training program" - starting early February. It seems it has been a long time in the planning and waiting but finally all the things are in place to start next week.
The legacy of our reserch project continues.
CPD continues
On a seperate note I attended a workshop that was postponed from before Christmas. The workshop looked at enabling learners to develop self management tools for life, college and work.
Submitted by andrew martyn sugars on Tue, 23/01/2018 - 19:26
an informative period of time preceeds this post in which value has been at the forefront of my thinking. as well as thinking there has been a lot of doing, i think i've had my busiest january for some time and its been good.
Submitted by andrew martyn sugars on Sun, 01/10/2017 - 20:50
i'd like to share with you a couple of things that have been on my mind for a few weeks now. one is about mental health considerations in the work place and the other is connected to a conversation about recycling.
