Category Archives: 1. Pain
Creating a Space for Healing
We need to be in a state that is conducive to healing and repair in order to heal and repair and even sleep well. That may seem like a blindingly obvious statement but it’s not one I’d thought about enough until I came across a quote by Psychologist, Dr Alex Howard who said “We need…
Going Beyond the Bio Psycho Social: the complex human in a complex environment and uncertain world
I’ve been contemplating writing an article about the wider picture of health for quite some time but found the complexity of trying to convey the sheer complexity of the subject really challenging. Then I came across the Theory of Complex Systems – developed by engineers – and realised that it can be applied to the human…
Pain Signals and Other Bad Language
I have written an article based on a talk I gave to the Ethics and Philosophy special interest group of the British Pain Society. The subject is the language used in healthcare with a specific focus on pain. It discusses how poor choice of language can cause harm and prolong pain whereas skilful use of…