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Solving Crosswords is a great way to test your mental agility and an even better way to stay in touch with the zeitgeist. I solve the New York Times Crossword live on YouTube every morning as a bit of a brain exercise. You can follow along by joining the livestream. In today's live-streamed video (~11 mins), I have also explained some simple ways to get into crossword solving. I'm reproducing them here for those too lazy to watch a video. 1. start keeping track of repeat clues 2. review the final, solved crossword with the given clues to understand how the crossword maker phrased their clues 3. make sure to understand how to interpret a clue to so that the answer makes sense 4. look up ancillary information about a clue you just don't know the answer to so that not only can you solve the clue but you also learn a bit more about the topic of the clue. https://lnkd.in/gjjQzMnn #crossword #nytimes

It's this week's Rogue Speak message! The topic: "Let Go of the Past to Win Hearts and Minds." What do you think? Share a comment! https://lnkd.in/e-RcDkTY Read or listen on our blog page!

Introducing the launch of my new children's literary project, ‘Angry Joel, The Boy Who Was Hurt’, a digital story highlighting the importance of trauma informed practice. Huge, HUGE shout to my dear pal Mairi Perry and fellow art therapist who did the wonderful illustrations for me. Thank you Mairi for just ‘getting’ my vision. “Trauma-informed approaches have become increasingly cited in policy and reduce the negative impact of trauma experiences and support mental and physical health outcomes.” GOV.UK Angry Joel entered my head one day last year, when I was at home, feeling poorly and lying on the couch! As an art therapist, I work with many young people who have felt misunderstood by those around them for almost their entire life. In Joel’s case, he had experienced adverse childhood experience since birth. His Grandmother was the only safe person he had to share his worries with. The adults and peers within his school judged him as being ‘bad’, when they had no idea what was going on for him personally. It is so important when working with young people that we: -         Do not making any assumptions regarding a child’s behaviour without being aware of what is or has gone on for them in their life -         Remember that ALL behaviour is communication – no child behaves in a challenging way for the sake of it, there will always be something at the root Having someone who Joel could confide in, helped there by his class teacher Miss Zain, completely changed his life. Joel needed this life ring and by accepting it, he was given a safe space to share his experiences and in turn feel calmer, and less sad and angry. As a therapist, when I receive a referral for a young person that mentions ‘anger issues’, ‘aggression’, ‘angry outbursts’, the first thing I think is, I wonder what has hurt them. Anger is so, so often hurt in disguise and it is so, so important that we hold this in mind. Thank you for watching. Do feel free to share with your networks. https://lnkd.in/eDDk_P9X

Breakthrough is excited to announce a special Circle of Hope workshop at CrossPurpose and their Live Different Recovery on Friday, August 2nd starting at 6:00 pm (be sure to come early for dinner at 5:45pm!)! Join us to hear from special guest speaker Stephen Dietrich where he will discuss topics from his book 'Fear Dynamics," and will provide attendees with guidance on: ✅ Acknowledge and Understand Your Past: Learn the importance of recognizing and understanding your past experiences. Discover how knowing your history is crucial for shaping your future and achieving your goals. ✅ Vulnerability as a Strength: Explore how embracing vulnerability can be a powerful tool in your recovery. Our speaker will guide you through the process of turning what may feel like a weakness into a source of strength and connection. ✅ Intentionality and Genuine Engagement: Understand the significance of being intentional in your actions and interactions. Gain insights into how genuine engagement with yourself and others can lead to meaningful progress and deeper connections. ✅ Fear Dynamics Techniques: Learn practical techniques for managing fear that you can start using immediately. These methods are designed to help you navigate and overcome fear, empowering you to take positive steps forward in your recovery. Be sure to mark your calendar today to attend!

"The old saying goes like this, “Everyone Makes Mistakes!” But are there mistakes or accidents in a universe that is so old and so successful at surviving? What if, you have never made a mistake in your entire life? What if, each mistake or accident made you smarter and stronger in specific ways you needed for your part in the success of this universe? To find out what is going on, read on." Written by Ken Pierce , Psychologist, Human Behaviour Expert

Have you struggled with defensiveness? I wrote a blog this week addressing the root cause & how to work through your subconscious beliefs! https://lnkd.in/gw7-Azu6

Hidden Hurdles: Uncovering the Subtle Issues That Hold Us Back Join me in exploring how some challenges stay hidden, impacting our health and confidence over time. Let's uncover these deep-rooted issues together and discover pathways to empowerment and well-being. Watch this enlightening video and take your first steps to understanding what lies beneath the surface.  https://lnkd.in/gB5eXprp

It's this week's Rogue Speak message! The topic: "Let Go of the Past to Win Hearts and Minds." What do you think? Share a comment! https://lnkd.in/eT4tKU_M Read or listen on our blog page!

Yesterday we discussed why intrusive thoughts are so distressing. Today we'll talk more about where they come from. This is part II: