CW: Discussion of Suicide rates in autistic and allistic people. In today’s foray into my head, I talk about what the Autism Spectrum is, and why it’s not a line. This is in keeping with Autism Acceptance Month – which should be every month by the way – I’ll also talk about what Autism AcceptanceContinue reading “The Spectrum, the Spiky, and the Acceptance”
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Frogs and Faces: My Autism Assessment Process
Happy Autism Acceptance month! As part of celebrating this month, it feels appropriate to do a deep dive into my experience of getting a diagnosis. As always, my ponders come from my own experience, and if they resonate or help others along the way, then that’s an added extra. Let’s get stuck in with theContinue reading “Frogs and Faces: My Autism Assessment Process”
The Power of Safe Spaces
As a theatre practitioner and educator there are many crossovers in how I work with people to facilitate and empower their learning. Whether I’m putting on a musical with a local theatre group, or training new students in the performing arts, there are five key principles I carry everywhere that inform my professional practice. PrinciplesContinue reading “The Power of Safe Spaces”
What’s your evidence? A strategy to challenge your thinking
Content Warning: Mental Health, PTSD, thought spirals, suicidal thoughts, negative self-talk I’m sure there are many of us out there who have been met with some pretty scary and potentially damaging thoughts. Thoughts that can catch you off guard, thoughts that come from nowhere, and thoughts that don’t feel like they have come from you.Continue reading “What’s your evidence? A strategy to challenge your thinking”
The Joy of Authenticity in Performance: reflections from a lecturer
I’m back!! Miss me? Don’t worry! Normal service is resuming! It’s been a wild time for me personally of late, which resulted in me having to take a step back from all extra curriculars – SmartPonders being one of those! However, now i’m on holiday, and have put some distance between this last term, I’mContinue reading “The Joy of Authenticity in Performance: reflections from a lecturer”
Why Personal Finance should be compulsory education (part 1)…
Hello peeps! Hope you’re all surviving out there! Today’s ponder heads into scary territory. Territory that for some is frightening, for others it’s avoided. For many it keeps them up and night, and for the few it’s a case of the more they have the more they want. We’re talking about money. Personal finance toContinue reading “Why Personal Finance should be compulsory education (part 1)…”
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