Jo Major (She/her)’s Post

I had a conversation about mental health with one of my colleagues recently as I discharged a little client of mine. As clinicians, our work goes beyond mere professional duties. Every client we support, every family we engage with, we naturally form meaningful bonds. The journey we go through together often feels personal and emotional. Discharging a client or when they discontinue their journey with us brings a mix of emotions. We celebrate their progress and victories, yet we also experience the bittersweet feeling of parting ways. These moments are like farewells to dear friends rather than the end of a professional engagement. Many of us can relate to parents and families who continue to check in on us, ensuring we're doing well even after their journey with us has ended. This continued connection speaks volumes about the mutual impact we've had on each other’s lives Finding the right clinician for our clients to transfer to is a critical task. It’s not just about ensuring they receive the best care; it’s about ensuring they feel supported and understood, just as they did with us. Having said all that, here's a recent statement from a little friend who got discharged - "I miss you, teacher Abi". ofcourse, it brought me to tears :') It’s important to share these experiences and emotions with someone whether a peer or in a journal. I'm beginning to feel the real need to discuss the impact that clients and families have had on me, and vice versa. It reminds us of the meaningful work we do and the profound connections we make along the way. Let’s continue to support each other in this journey, sharing stories and embracing the emotional depth of our roles. Looking forward to reading some of your experiences too. #MentalHealth #ClinicalCare #ClientCare #ProfessionalJourney #EmotionalSupport #HealthcareCommunity #speechlanguagepathologist #slplife #MeaningfulWork

See Me in Work is our free (yes, free!) offer for employers, helping you to take action against mental health stigma among your workforce. If you want to make lasting change, our digital portal is the thing for you - taking you through a continuous improvement process, all online, to assess your organisation's needs and make recommended changes. Find out more about getting involved!

The impact of personal care extends far beyond the practicalities of daily life. It touches the emotional and psychological realms, fostering a sense of security and connection. Clients receiving personalized care at Woodslake Home Care often experience: 1. Improved mental well-being 2. Enhanced confidence and self-esteem 3. A greater sense of purpose and fulfillment #personalcare #seniorpersonalcare #homecare

Research shows that job satisfaction is not only derived from monetary gain, but more so from the sense of adding value in the workplace and being supported. We are currently fine tunning the expression of Everyday Solitude to grow its brand impact through our corporate Mental Health Awareness Week campaign. We want to open up the conversation around lived experience and discuss how to deal with the nuances of life while staying a committed member of the workplace. How do you deal with grief and deadlines? How do you support post-partum mums and the adjustment to coming back to work? How do you manage boundaries and uncomfortable but necessary conversations? We are here to talk about it! New Zealand businesses; I’ll be in touch. Jessica

Great to be at the Move Together: Towards a healthier, more active county conference. Today will focus on how we can work together to support those who are already active, as well as tackling the inequalities that currently prevent some from enjoying the benefits that moving more in our everyday lives can bring to our physical and mental wellbeing. #MoveTogether2023 #EbbsfleetDevelopmentCorporation

Through a large-scale analysis, researchers have uncovered the ways in which consensual touch can benefit a person's physical and mental wellbeing. https://buff.ly/3vNYaLB #touch #hugs #humanconnection Check out my post on hugs here: https://buff.ly/49yWrYi

Humans live double lives: the life we're actually living and the life we want others to think we're living. The greater the gap between those two lives, the harder it is for us to reconcile. Kathryn Key, the 374th person I've met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, decided a few years ago that it had become too exhausting to manage that gap, so she made a conscious decision to live more authentically. That's involved being open about her stresses, insecurities and mental health challenges. Kathryn says it still feels unnatural to be so vulnerable, but that it often brings peace. Another reason Kathryn wanted to be more open is because she wanted her actions to better align with her work. Kathryn is CEO of SDECC -Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre, a not-for-profit that provides free counselling for young people aged 12-25, and their families, around alcohol and drug use. This is an organisation that aims to remove the stigma around mental health and encourages people to have a better understanding of who they are and what they really need. I greatly admire Kathryn’s commitment to self-improvement – and feel a little jealous, because she’s several steps ahead of me. My natural tendency is to keep my emotions contained; I’ve opened up somewhat over the past few years, but not to the extent of Kathryn. Most people don’t want to change, because that forces us to admit to a second life. But if we don’t accept the discomfort of opening ourselves up, we have to accept the discomfort of living in a way that doesn’t feel entirely real. #networking #relationships #counselling *** Follow the #500lunches hashtag to read about all 500 of my lunches *** My website: https://lnkd.in/gidqJKQ

Remember, it's not just the environment, social connections play a crucial role in our mental well-being during colder months. https://lnkd.in/e22SeJqw #socialconnection #mentalwellbeing #winterblues #naturevsnurture #socialhealth