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I have reached out for different people at different times for supervision, mentorship and coaching.  Sometimes formally and sometimes informally. The value of this cannot be expressed - it has helped shape resilience, it has helped develop skills, it has helped overcome challenges. 

Sometimes you need someone to guide, to support or to offer a new perspective and support change.  The relationship is oh-so important, so reach out and let's chat. 

Also, our SPOTlights communities focusing on on posture care (#PCMSIG) and our OT community (#theOTtribe) may, in due course, identify other members and peers you may wish to connect with for this purpose. 

Be you - be amazing!

NEW - **OT Menopause Support Program** - launching 1st August, 2024

Follow theOTtribe using the dedicated social media links (in yellow) to stay informed.

Are you navigating the complex journey of menopause or perimenopause? Do symptoms like fatigue, cognitive changes, and emotional fluctuations leave you questioning your professional knowledge and skills? You're not alone. The OT Menopause Support Program is designed specifically for individuals like you, offering both 1:1 and group support to tackle these challenges head-on.

👩‍⚕️ **1:1 Support Program:** -  Personalized Support Tailored to Your Needs

Engage in fortnightly, 45-minute sessions over 8 weeks, where you'll receive professional and clinical supervision, emotional support, and practical strategies to manage menopause symptoms.

This personalized approach ensures you have the tools and understanding to navigate this period with confidence.

👩‍⚕️ **Group Support Program:**

Meet with peers every other Sunday at 4pm (UK time).

These sessions are a safe space to share experiences, engage in meaningful discussions, and offer mutual support, fostering a community of resilience and understanding.

**Who Is This Program For?**

This program is a beacon for those experiencing menopause or perimenopause symptoms, especially if you:
- Doubt your professional abilities due to these changes.
- Struggle with balancing life's obligations alongside these symptoms.
- Seek connection with others who truly understand your experience.
- Desire to reclaim your professional identity and personal well-being.

**Why Choose This Program?**

Led by someone who has personally navigated the challenges of menopause following a radical hysterectomy, this program is rooted in empathy, evidence-based strategies, and a deep understanding of what you're going through. It's more than just a support group; it's a journey to rediscovering your strength and optimism.

Embrace this opportunity to feel empowered, connected, and reclaim your professional strength.

By joining, you will:
- Learn practical strategies for managing menopause symptoms.
- Enhance emotional regulation and self-compassion through mindfulness.
- Benefit from a supportive network of fellow OTs, enriching both your personal and professional life.
- Feel validated and empowered to thrive during this transformative period.

This program adopts a biopsychosocial approach, leveraging our OT toolkits to improve quality of life in a confidential and supportive environment. 

Let’s navigate this journey together. 💪

To express your interest please fill in this form. 

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Seriously, why so many photos of  flowers!?

I am an experimental gardener. I have found there are flowers that are the first to take root and survive. There are others that require nurturing and careful monitoring otherwise they wilt. There are others, still, that with too much care will die. In all my interactions with people that I've supported, these things remain consistent:

• Everyone is unique - each has key strengths and skills and curiosities,
• Everyone is beautiful and has a right to shine,
• Valued clinicians with the right balance of support and autonomy will deliver above and beyond expectations,
• Knowledge should be shared,
• We are nothing without others in our journey as therapists.

When I was growing up in South Africa travelling the dirt roads from home to school, there was always an abundance of cosmos flowers on the road edges. They grew in harsh conditions and thrived. They existed right next door to perfectly cultivated farmers' fields.

We are like flowers. We can be hardy, sensitive or in-between - and together we bring hope and joy and a community to help others thrive.