Space
January 26, 2015 . 12:00 pm
Recently I’ve been reflecting on space. How do we conceptualise space? Boundaries around space and spaces have been gradually eroded; the office is shared and usually there will not be enough desks for every worker. This is a deliberate policy.The idea that we use space to symbolise our identity and make our desks our safe working base has been removed from many workplaces. Space in which professionals see people has become a premium; patients are left on trolleys in corridors
Great news
January 12, 2015 . 5:05 pm
I am delighted to announce that The House of Health and Beauty has joined with Pendrew Limited in the Renew Youathon taking place in March 2015. All participants on the Renew You women’s development course on 16th March at the George Albert Hotel will be offered a voucher from the House of Health and Beauty in Dorchester. A day focusing on you and your goals for the year followed by the opportunity to explore the treatments on offer at the
Gobbled up by the machine
January 12, 2015 . 4:54 pm
Returning to work as well as the events in France this week have provided space for some thoughts to coalesce around some ideas which I will explore in the next few blog posts. For me there is a mirroring of events on the global stage and issues arising for social care practitioners. Because of this mirroring, I suspect these issues reach beyond those working in social care and resonate for many of us as we think about the quality of
Making new habits
January 7, 2015 . 7:42 am
Apparently it takes 28 days to change a habit. Sounds manageable doesn’t it? What resolutions did you make last week? How are you getting on with them? Changing a habit requires an idea of what you want to achieve and things that motivate you in getting there; especially at the point when you want to revert to a familiar and comfortable way of being. Which habits would you really like to change and what support do you need in order
Renew You 2015
January 5, 2015 . 6:30 pm
I love the New Year. It’s time to take stock, review my goals and decide in which direction to head. I love the spring time when the promise of new life emerges increasing expectations. I love the autumn and the dedication of another academic year when achievements can begin and learning challenges embraced. You’ve probably got the message by now; I like to reflect on my dreams and aspirations. However they need to lead to actions and a sense of
Welcome to Pendrew blog
January 5, 2015 . 4:45 pm
The Pendrew blog is a way of communicating my thoughts and sharing them with those interested. You’ll see from the other web pages that I am a trainer interested in many aspects of personal and professional development. Although my background is in social work and training in social and health care, there are parallels with the business world in providing attentive and responsive customer care. Resourcing yourself is an important part of providing compassionate care whether professionally or in personal
