by Susan McGarvie | Aug 22, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
What is Mindful Communication? The topic of communication is vast and complex with a myriad of interweaved nuances. It is also the foundation of connection and relationships which means that in order to thrive; we need to learn to master the art and skill of effective...
by Susan McGarvie | May 20, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
We think of alchemy as an ancient mystical process of turning lead and other metals into gold, but alchemy is purely the process of transformation. Of taking something seemingly worthless and transforming it into something rich and valuable. The evolutionary process...
by Susan McGarvie | May 3, 2016 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
We’ve seen the footage of ferocious storms that rip up whole landscapes and communities and we’ve seen the destruction and devastation left in their wake. Contrary to what we we’d expect; we know that at the centre of that raging mass of weather, in the eye of the...
by Susan McGarvie | Oct 29, 2015 | Mindfulness, Wellness
I once heard someone describe healthcare professionals as the water in the lake that is the health system and indeed the community-A lake is a diverse ecosystem, but if the water dries up-everything dies. So, we need whole and passionate healthcare professionals if we...
by Susan McGarvie | Oct 27, 2015 | Mindfulness
Until recently little was known about mindfulness; except maybe in Buddhist circles. Recently however, the topic appears to be popping up everywhere. From the business and financial sectors to the teaching and healthcare sectors, mindfulness is being recognised as a...
by Susan McGarvie | May 21, 2015 | Mindfulness
As patient numbers and the demands on healthcare professionals have risen, the term patient care has become somewhat of an oxymoron. Healthcare professionals often feel forced to rush through patient lists and tick boxes for medical aid schemes and very seldom get to...
