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Re-Membering

November has long been associated with remembering. There is something about the change of seasons that happens in the northern hemisphere that calls us to pause and reflect as nature starts to go into hibernation. The once-green and lush leaves turn to brown and eventually fall from their tree-homes and carpet the ground beneath withContinue reading “Re-Membering”

The power of journalling…what are you thankful for?

Journalling has a meaningful and therapeutic impact on our reflective ability as professionals. In a world where so much is automated and digitised, the act of hand writing in a journal helps us to engage more deeply with our experiences, whether they be personal or professional. In effect, to write is to process our experience(s).Continue reading “The power of journalling…what are you thankful for?”

I AM good enough… facing down imposter syndrome

Have you ever approached work, a presentation or a class only to be filled with a creeping sense of ‘I am not good enough for this’ or ‘I am not the most qualified to be here’ or ‘what do I have to offer here?’. Despite your training, your skills, your qualifications in the field -allContinue reading “I AM good enough… facing down imposter syndrome”

Where is your spark?

A short reflection on fire, giftedness and sharing your own spark of creativity. Linking with the Christian celebration of Pentecost this weekend, this reflection is inspired by healthcare colleagues following the most challenging year in our Irish healthcare system during the SARS-CoV2 pandemic which was then attacked by a cyber-attack rendering all our IT servicesContinue reading “Where is your spark?”

In the shelter of others we can flourish as professionals

Healthcare as a relational activity calls us always to be able to work alongside others in our care. However, there are times when quite naturally our care of others comes as a burden to us. Care can be costly and we can feel its impact. The good news is that this is perfectly normal! BeingContinue reading “In the shelter of others we can flourish as professionals”

Being human: the professional as person…

Healthcare or ministry requires us to bring our whole selves to work day by day. As a supremely human endeavour, we bring ourselves to those we care for. They experience not just our professional selves (and make no mistake, our skills and professional competencies are crucial) but also our human selves. The professional is experiencedContinue reading “Being human: the professional as person…”

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. -The Dalai Lama

In these challenging days of COVID-19 many of us are close to our limit of tolerance and ‘giving’. It is like we have squeezed the last piece of energy, good-will, capacity to give. Over almost a year we have travelled the highs and lows (mainly lows if we are honest) of this global pandemic. WeContinue reading “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. -The Dalai Lama”

COVID: Self care, bend not break…

In this third wave of COVID-19 it feels like we have not had a chance to recover and literally catch professional or personal breath since the pandemic began. Universally, health systems, hospitals, critical care units and residential care homes are under immense pressure. It is widely reported by experienced and long-serving staff that these areContinue reading “COVID: Self care, bend not break…”

Online supervision… is it the real deal?

Moving to online supervision has been a significant change in 2020. Yes its true that there is nothing like meeting with someone face-to-face! In fact a supervisory session by its very nature needs that level of focus and undivided attention to allow us to be able to reflect deeply. Yes… but… 2020 has meant thatContinue reading “Online supervision… is it the real deal?”