by admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Today marks 20 years since my brain surgery and subsequent stroke. This has been a very gruelling stage in my life, and I guess continues to be. However, I feel so privileged to be able to advocate and educate and make this experience worthwhile. I definitely find...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
How can you make someone’s Goals more Person-Centred? To strengthen the relationship, rapport and person-centred care, I think there are three main things to consider when devising goals. The Recognition of the Person’s Needs & Desires. Foremost, the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
So often we measure our worth on our productivity but is this an effective quote that I heard in yoga this morning I resonated a lot with. “You are not a machine. You are a soul who needs music, connection, sunsets, laughter and small pockets of joy. Prioritise...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
I have had the incredible opportunity to co-author with Kate D’Cruz a Chapter on Co-Design in Occupational Therapy in the Occupational Therapy Curriculum textbook entitled Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment (edition 8)....				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
I was elated to go to sleep in complete darkness for the first time with my brand new, new custom made silicone eye-patch. After months of disturbed sleep and the “glad-wrap process” I’d created for my eye care, the thought of total darkness and rest...