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...communities. My perspective changed when I read ‘Health at Every Size’ by Linda Bacon and ‘Body Respect’ by Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor. These books and other critical perspectives opened my eyes to the ways in which larger people, including myself, are marginalised because of their size. This ultimately led me to my current research drawing on clients’ and...

...communicating due to a physical or psychological condition. Outdoor therapy brings a different angle. You can draw on the experiences of being in nature to complement the therapy process, such as using the changing weather to mirror experiences of changing times such as grieving or recovery or using sensory aspects to develop skills in breathing exercises and mindfulness....

...community and feeling cared for (Bartolini et al., 2019). [Group of older people sat together drinking tea] Can we heal the NHS with more care? The NHS is in dire need of healing, but if it continues to be thought of predominantly in terms of a biomedical curative model, the potential contribution of other models of care will be overlooked. These models could supplement...

...community group engagement, regular interaction with family and friends, and rarely feeling lonely, are all associated with slower cognitive decline. Explore the free resources below for inspiration. We all need social connection to thrive throughout our life but are you getting enough social contact? Check out the link below, ‘My Social Diary’, to take a look at your...