The C-Word And Cancer
johndabell There are many people who don’t like saying the C-word. They find it offensive and vulgar. This isn’t surprising, it is a powerful word dripping with trauma, emotion and ignorance.…
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Get Lost To Find Yourself
When you get an incurable cancer diagnosis, it’s common to go into freefall. I certainly did. I was terrified and the fear was real. I also felt incredibly lost and…
Cancer And Who To Look For
When the world looks scary, what should we do? Well, Mr Rogers remembers his mum saying to him that we should ‘look for the helpers’ and that’s good advice. When…
Feel The F.E.A.R
Schools can be intimidating places to trainees, especially when a new placement is on the horizon. The school may have a reputation and this can fuel anxiety. Our fear of…
It’s Friday The 13th – Get Over It
As a mathematician I am fascinated by numbers and the power we imbue them with.
Under The Spotlight
Most of us tend to worry about what other people think of us. We are naturally egocentric and we are the centre of our own universe so we do concern…
Please Come In!
Is your classroom open for business?
Proud To Be English?
How English do you feel today?