Phoenix Works

23/09/2023

I have just returned from Oslo, Norway, where I delivered a keynote speech to a many hundreds of Mental Health Employment Specialists from across the country.

The experience was nothing short of transformative, as I found myself on the receiving end of a standing ovation from the entire audience - a moment that touched me deeply.❤️

During my time on stage, I had the opportunity to share the wealth of knowledge I’ve accumulated over two decades of work in the field. This includes my efforts in delivering and implementing evidence-based practices, as well as my personal journey of recovery.

The response from the audience was overwhelming, reaffirming the importance of the work I’ve dedicated my life to.

My greatest achievement from this event lies beyond the applause.

It’s in knowing that the ripple effect of this gathering will extend far and wide across the population of Norway.

By equipping Mental Health Employment Specialists with the tools and insights to help thousands overcome mental health challenges and rebuild meaningful working lives, we’re making a real difference in people’s lives.

Time for a rest ❤️❤️🙏

20/09/2023

10/09/2023

Sunday . Peace 🙏

26/07/2023

Excited and my way into London town to train London service leaders in the fundamentals of evidence-based Vocational Rehabilitation.

Today, I will share how to work with employers and businesses to support people experiencing mental ill health, by shifting the focus away from deficits and dysfunctions towards skills and attributes.

When promoting equality in this area, we are highlighting the myriad of strengths individuals bring to the table.

Over the last 20 years, we have made significant changes in the psychiatric system's impact on working lives.

Please remember that when dealing with mental health challenges in the workplace, with the right work match and support, it can bring meaning, structure, and purpose to peoples lives that no clinical or treatment intervention could hope to achieve alone.

26/05/2023

Honoured to be asked to moderate the ISMA Masterclass next week and would love you to join us.

‘From Stressed-Out to Gut-Happy: The Truth Behind What We Eat and How We Feel’.

Discover how you can boost gut health, reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing with a healthy diet!

The expert panel sharing their knowledge and insights-

Mona Bajaj-Elliott PhD, Associate Professor, Gut Infection & Immunity, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London

Celynn Morin, Wellbeing consultant and professional speaker on reducing stress and increasing resilience

Becca Meadows
MSc mBANT mCNHC�Registered Nutritional Therapist�Personal Trainer
Women's Health

Look forward to seeing you there-

Get you ticket here-

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/632939387747

ISMA UK Masterclass - From Stressed-Out to Gut-Happy: The Truth Behind What We Eat and How We Feel

13/05/2023

Book a free call today to discuss your training needs. Take a step towards building a resilient and healthy workplace and team - www.phoenixworks.org

30/11/2022

Grateful for a wholly unexpected honour. I was recently informed I was a finalist for the 2022 NHS South West London People’s Choice award.

This was very special to me as it was nominated by members of the public and I had no idea this was happening.

Along with other finalists, I was very grateful to be awarded an NHS Peoples Choice Award Highly Commended Honour.

The last few years have brought significant challenges, both professionally and personally.

It was very moving to pause, reflect and celebrate this time as it has gone so fast.

Helping people with mental health challenges of all forms to gain, sustain and retain meaningful employment has been my life for two decades which is reward enough.

However, I have to thank those who would take their time, care and attention to go out of their way to nominate someone, thank you .🙏🏻.

I will continue to serve those you care for and love ❤️

09/11/2022

Grateful and honoured to have spoken today at the International Global Stress and Wellbeing Summit.

We spent time exploring the stigma around mental health challenges faced by people in the workplace.

In group discussions, we explored the impact stigma has on people experiencing mental health challenges, while exploring myths and stereotypes associated with mental ill health and work.

Alongside real-life examples of how conversations have helped challenge stigma with my clients and teams, we ended considering a future where everyone has a chance to contribute to the global workforce and live meaningful working lives, irrespective of neurodiversity and associated mental health challenges.

Thanks to the International Stress Management Association for the opportunity to serve with you 🙏🏻❤️

17/10/2022

Busy Monday at work, just enough time for a quick sunset before evening business meeting 🙏🏻
Love my town ❤️🙏🏻

13/10/2022

This week our employment service team were delighted to welcome delegates from Moldova

In Moldova, Cristina Nester and her colleagues are setting up the country’s first employment/IPS (Individual Placement and Support) service for people with mental health conditions.

Cristina approached our employment team to request support and best practice examples they can learn from.

IPS is an employment support approach and evidence based practice that was developed for people experiencing mental health issues to gain, sustain and retain employment across all industries.

It offers intensive, individually tailored support with expertise in personalisation.

Cristina and her team are setting up a new service aimed at promoting the employment of people with psychosocial disabilities in Moldova. They are at the very start of the project and felt they needed more information to be able to progress.

We were delighted to be asked to support them by sharing our experience and knowledge of implementing the IPS model.”

In photo- Employment Specialists Team: Ana Maria Cartan, Christopher Walsh, Kat Saville, Rob Baxter and Paul Dorrington, and Moldova delegates: Jana Chihai- Psychiatrist, Andrei Eșanu- Psychiatrist, Cornelia Adeola- Psychologist and Cristina Nestor- Social worker / care coordinator.