Roxxi B

Trainee mental health social worker on the Think Ahead Programme. All views are my own

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

And just like that, I am now a registered social worker! Now to do my ASYE and @ThinkAheadMH dissertation for my masters!

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

Finally starting on my final essay for the year. Due on Monday. Then all that is left is a direct observation and to collage the portfolio! The end is in sight!

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

https://t.co/0I7WqnSCsR
Thanks to those that donated so far. I really appreciate it.
The surgery I had really knocked my finances so any help is greatly appreciated.
I know times are tough so even just a share would be valued!

#kofi #assistance #donation #donate #Donations

[Wren @jaunty_aphorism]

I've been risk assessed a lot recently. It's not been much fun. I wrote this blog post about "risk aversion" in mental health services, to consider whose risk is actually being assessed and avoided - patients' or professionals'?
https://t.co/43pPdZQXMa

[AsifAMHP @asifamhp]

Today I will be mostly be #AMHPing & reading & thunking about this ✔️
#AMHPlife

*I wonder if the #AMHP gets a passing mention🤔

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

You know you've made an interesting career change when you're going on a home visit and one of the things you need to ask is if they would mind surrendering their axe.

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

Placement stage 2 began yesterday. Today has been spent in a meeting and then doing some admin/diary organising. ADHD brain makes this such a difficult task but I'm determined to make it work.

[Community Care @CommunityCare]

‘Social workers judged me without knowing me’: tackling the criminalisation of care-experienced girls - by @CJJFitzpatrick https://t.co/H82CnizXhM

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

Well the end of placement didn't go the way I planned. Emergency surgery and a chest infection.
Despite this all, @ThinkAheadMH and my placement have been so supportive through it all.
On the road to recovery now.

[The Critical AMHP Blog @criticalamhp]

**NEW BLOG** in which @Alastair_Beach discusses dirty work and anxiety in the AMHP role https://t.co/Mgq0DY6QL8

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

How on earth do I only have 7 days left of Placement Stage 1!? Final report has been submitted to CSW. What an experience it's been so far @ThinkAheadMH

[Think Ahead @ThinkAheadMH]

If you're living with #MentalHealth problems, or supporting someone who is, Christmas can be a tough time – especially during the #CostOfLivingCrisis.

ℹ️ Here's where to go if you need help:
@samaritans 📞116123
@MindCharity

Or for local support: https://t.co/55PK97kFiz

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

@ThinkAheadMH Definitely is! I've really enjoyed it.

Unfortunately no rest for the wicked and I'm sure the holidays will be just as busy!

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

How is my first placement almost over!? Another 2 recall days coming up @ThinkAheadMH #mentalhealthsocialwork

[SCIE @SCIE_socialcare]

Discussing #selfneglect and the Mental Capacity Act #mca at our self-neglect and #safeguarding event. #mentalcapacity

[Think Ahead @ThinkAheadMH]

This week is #GriefAwarenessWeek with the @goodgrieftrust

Working through #bereavement is not linear – and it's important that people have ongoing holistic support, with a focus on the social model to connect and rebuild a sense of belonging.

Read more: https://t.co/kqsNomHkdI

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

@ThinkAheadMH My highlights have been:
- shadowing Liaison and Diversion team
- spending a morning with the forensic team
- any AMHP shadowing I've done

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

And what a month it's been. I've learnt so much. Received some incredible feedback from my assessed roleplay. Now to complete some asynchronous learning before a well deserved week off (read: writing my reflective essay)

[Think Ahead @ThinkAheadMH]

🎉Congratulations to our new trainees for completing this year's Summer Institute with a brilliant & intense week at @MiddlesexUni.

It's been fantastic to have you all together & see your learning put into practice, with everyone completing their assessed role plays.👏

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[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

@ThinkAheadMH summer institute hasn't been all lectures and learning. We also played some dungeons and dragons! Trainee social worker by day, edgy rogue by night. Hopefully we'll get to do it again. #FoundMyPeople

[Roxxi B @92RoxxiB]

First day of the @ThinkAheadMH summer institute residential today!