Nick Barnes 💙

#AYearintheGlen22 A thread offering some reflections on life in #Glenmoriston #Highlands #AffricHighlands #takingnotice & #rewildingourselves #ConnectingtoConnected #ConnectingwithNature @HI_Voices @rcpsychGreen #January

El Artículo 2, párrafo 4 de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas dice textualmente: “Los Miembros de la Organización, en sus relaciones internacionales, se abstendrán de recurrir a la amenaza o al uso de la fuerza contra la integridad territorial o la independencia política de cualquier Estado, o en cualquier otra forma incompatible con los Propósitos de las Naciones Unidas.” La posición del gobierno de México: gob.mx/sre/prensa/mex…

Once more for the haters...

Paul Laverty, Screenwriter, sends a message from Glasgow in support of the Filton 24, 8 of whom who are on hunger strike: “How far that little candle throws his beams. So shines a good deed in a weary world”. (William Shakespeare)

"My name's Raymond. I'm 73. I work the parking lot at St. Joseph's Hospital. Minimum wage, orange vest, a whistle I barely use. Most people don't even look at me. I'm just the old man waving cars into spaces. But I see everything. Like the black sedan that circled the lot every morning at 6 a.m. for three weeks. Young man driving, grandmother in the passenger seat. Chemotherapy, I figured. He'd drop her at the entrance, then spend 20 minutes hunting for parking, missing her appointments. One morning, I stopped him. "What time tomorrow?" "6:15," he said, confused. "Space A-7 will be empty. I'll save it." He blinked. "You... you can do that?" "I can now," I said. Next morning, I stood in A-7, holding my ground as cars circled angrily. When his sedan pulled up, I moved. He rolled down his window, speechless. "Why?" "Because she needs you in there with her," I said. "Not out here stressing." He cried. Right there in the parking lot. Word spread quietly. A father with a sick baby asked if I could help. A woman visiting her dying husband. I started arriving at 5 a.m., notebook in hand, tracking who needed what. Saved spots became sacred. People stopped honking. They waited. Because they knew someone else was fighting something bigger than traffic. But here's what changed everything, A businessman in a Mercedes screamed at me one morning. "I'm not sick! I need that spot for a meeting!" "Then walk," I said calmly. "That space is for someone whose hands are shaking too hard to grip a steering wheel." He sped off, furious. But a woman behind him got out of her car and hugged me. "My son has leukemia," she sobbed. "Thank you for seeing us." The hospital tried to stop me. "Liability issues," they said. But then families started writing letters. Dozens. "Raymond made the worst days bearable." "He gave us one less thing to break over." Last month, they made it official. "Reserved Parking for Families in Crisis." Ten spots, marked with blue signs. And they asked me to manage it. But the best part? A man I'd helped two years ago, his mother survived, came back. He's a carpenter. Built a small wooden box, mounted it by the reserved spaces. Inside? Prayer cards, tissues, breath mints, and a note, "Take what you need. You're not alone. -Raymond & Friends" People leave things now. Granola bars. Phone chargers. Yesterday, someone left a hand-knitted blanket. I'm 73. I direct traffic in a hospital parking lot. But I've learned this: Healing doesn't just happen in operating rooms. Sometimes it starts in a parking space. When someone says, "I see your crisis. Let me carry this one small piece." So pay attention. At the grocery checkout, the coffee line, wherever you are. Someone's drowning in the little things while fighting the big ones. Hold a door. Save a spot. Carry the weight no one else sees. It's not glamorous. But it's everything." Let this story reach more hearts.... Credit: Mary Nelson

It may be of interest to you. Youth CAT @YouthCAT Nick Barnes @YPPsych Amanda Copeland @cfuturestherap Youth CAT @YouthCAT1 Catalyse-CAT @CatalyseC

Outdoor environment experiences: Maestra Natura, based in Rome, helps children develop self-esteem, autonomy, respectful collaborative relationships & problem solving And to learn about trees .. 🌳🌿🌱🕊️ Maestra Natura on IG 👉🏼 instagram.com/maestranatura

Such a great day at the @Assoc_CAT conference yesterday. The speakers and workshops were so interesting and I was able to share info about #WildCATs an exciting special interest group @YPPsych @ICATA7 @YouthCAT1 @CatalyseC #NatureTherapy #cognitiveanalytictherapy

If you would like to join us to hear more from Louise or find out more about the SIG please email wildcatstherapy@gmail.com to be added to our Nature Based Practice SIG @Assoc_CAT @ICATA7 @YouthCAT1 @YPPsych #NatureTherapy #cognitiveanalytictherapy #WildCATs @ZebraPsych

Through her book Louise explores ways in which we can share our own stories, in ways that are meaningful and challenge the unhelpful and harmful narratives that are written about people affected by disability or illness in the medical profession, in healthcare and in Society.

Louise's book is a powerful and moving account of how her connection with the natural world became an anchor, a matter of survival in how she found a new pace of life, new elements to connect with, within the natural world rather than the human one.

We are thrilled to welcome Louise Kenward to speak at our next Nature Based Practice Special Interest Group on the 2nd June 2025 at 7pm till 830pm

Our Frontline Worker groups offer a confidential and thoughtful space for anyone working directly with young people in the Highlands. Funded by the Susan Emery Trust, we have some spaces opening up after Easter. More details: highlands@brentcentre.org.uk

Our service is exceptionally busy at the moment. We do have a short waiting list - we wish we didn't. Please don't hesitate to be in touch if we can help, we will always do our best to be human. You can email highlands@brentcentre.org.uk or phone on 01463 830315

This book is dedicated to everyone who is sick & not getting better. With particular thoughts today for all continuing to live with #LongCovid #LongCovidAwarenessDay & have developed #MECFS with all best wishes for a better future.

On Falling Arrives in new cinemas from Today ‘A clarion call for a new generation of social-realist cinema’ @Variety // @GuyLodge

ON FALLING - in cinemas now! Ticket info here: conic.film/films/onfalling w/ @graceblakeley author of 'Vulture Capitalism' & 'Stolen'

Please join us for our webinar titled 'Nature finds a way, mapping and making meaning in green spaces💚🌿' Tuesday 25th March 2025. There is more info and tickets available here: internationalcat.org/event @Assoc_CAT @ICATA7 @YouthCAT1 @YPPsych #WildCATs #cognitiveanalytictherapy

No Other Land airs on Channel 4 at 11.15pm, Tuesday 4 March. Please share widely so as many people as possible can witness how Israel steals Palestinian land and destroys homes and lives, shown through the eyes of Basel, a Palestinian filmmaker, and Yuval, an Israeli journalist. Bafta and Oscar winning : BEST DOCUMENTARY.

@Assoc_CAT @ICATA7 @YouthCAT1 @YPPsych #YouthCATSIG

If you are interested in further presentations around working relationally with young people please contact myself, @YPPsych or @HartleySamantha to be added to the mailing list. @Assoc_CAT @ICATA7 @YouthCAT1 #YouthCATSIG