One of my most recent drawings is based on Tonkin's (1996) theory of grief. Often, people expect the pain of grief to shrink, but in reality it is life growing around it that can make it less consuming. (image ©️ owned by me, retweet only)

Shining a spotlight on all quiet, introverted & humble people To all those who aren’t loud, front & centre and don’t like attention on them To those who have internal confidence, who are always moving forward & find strength in the shadows We see and hear you 🔦

A great opportunity to learn about sleep for teenagers with additional needs! We have 2 speakers who are experts in sleep advice and have intervened to support YP, parents, carers and settings with really challenging needs. A really important topic for us RCOT CYPF Royal College of Occupational Therapists

A grounding technique that can help your child if they’re feeling anxious.

I've also not uploaded images here for a while, so here is one of my more recent ones. I would like to think NHS England is cascading compassion where its is needed...

Happy Weekend! What meaningful occupations have you got planned? Seed sowing for me 🌱😊

The theme of year's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek is 'My Voice Matters', and it couldn't be more pertinent. Children don’t feel their voices are heard and taken into account and we must change that especially when it comes to mental health and well-being. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/making-su…

Children’s mental health is so vitally important. Let’s do all we can to make it a priority and spread the word 🧠❤️ #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

This article from Psychology Today looks at the challenges of managing diverse #SensoryNeeds in #Neurodivergent families and offers a 4-step guide on how to navigate these needs in order to build #Sensory harmony and a more inclusive family dynamic. loom.ly/Gm98AGs

So many of us have issues with confidence and self-esteem. If you’re aged 11-18, or supporting a young person who needs help with their mental health or wellbeing, these tips may help 👇🏽 mind.org.uk/information-su…

Here’s to the women who know where going and won’t stop until they get there... 💪🏼 #InternationalWomensDay

It’s #WorldSleepDay 😴 Not getting a good sleep can affect your mental wellbeing. Here are some changes you can make for more restful sleep. For more advice, visit ➡️ nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

Brand new poster from Royal College of Occupational Therapists used in conversations today RCPCH conference #RCPCH24 on 'How to make a great occupational therapy referral'. RCOT CYPF Professional Adviser Sally Ben Harris-Scanlon BCHC Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team

Occupational therapists work with autistic people to help them do the things they want and need to do, which ties in nicely with this year's #WorldAutismAwarenessDay theme 'Moving from Surviving to Thriving'! ✨

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The phoenix has long been associated with Occupational Therapy. Rising from the ashes of its previous life, the phoenix is a symbol of hope, of life and of better things to come, born from the knowledge and experience of difficult times and challenging circumstances 💪

To that one person who needs it today... ❤️

Our reflective #OccupationalTherapy quote for this month! BCHC OT