I’ve been reflecting recently on the effect passing or gaining a qualification has on our work. Often we aim for that one passing grade – but is this all we need?
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Life changing moments
Our son was born in the summer of 1989, and 11 weeks later I was knocked off my bike and sustained a severe head injury.
It took me several months to get over this injury. I think anyone who’s ever had a significant trauma to the head will know how I felt.
The work we do on ourselves
Before psychiatrists or psychologists are allowed to work with patients, they have to undertake personal therapy to ensure they’re in the best mind to help. As physical therapists, we don’t technically have to do this. We’re just treating the body, not the mind, aren’t we?
I think anyone who works in clinic knows this isn’t true. When I talk about seeing the body as a whole, I refer not only to the way every part is integrated with the next, but the relationship between mind and body too. We have to truly understand our patient’s stories to be able to really help them, and so I believe communication and compassion are at the very heart of what we do. But that’s not to say that it’s something I didn’t need to work at.
My Dyslexia
I do think of it as my dyslexia, for it is a part of who I am.
As one or two of you may have noticed, when I write, it doesn’t always sound right. It’s because I’m heavily dyslexic, to the extent where such a simple act of writing a Facebook post is an arduous task for me. When it comes to my blogs, I write down my thoughts and my daughter edits them together for me (hi everyone!).
My journey to become a Pilates Instructor
I’m thrilled to say that this year I have qualified as Pilates Polestar Mat teacher.
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