With neuroplastic pain, the brain is getting safe, normal signals from the body, but it’s misinterpreting them as dangerous and generating pain. Sensation Fear = Pain. Source: Alan Gordon, 'Healing Chronic Pain: The Way Out'
I know the evidence base still needs more research about the efficacy of supervision, but there are possible benefits of good quality supervision for clinicians that can help inform us now.
Separation anxiety is a common issue for children and is an expected part of their development. See here for more tips on reducing separation anxiety. raisingchildren.net.au/babie…
In a bid to mainstream self-care and not have it as an add-on, I am reading the last three Booker Prize winners. Reading non-social work related fiction for once. There are a few other self-care hints on my desk :)