Alison McLaughlin

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

For tickets to the Festival of Friendship click on the link https://t.co/cUXWwz5Jko. For more info email [email protected] we'd be delighted to hear from you

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Today we're putting the spotlight on some of our Festival of Friendship hosts who will bring liveliness and chat to the day. 👏 to @TaraLFrench @vallen5555 Annie Brown @belindajdewar @tamsinmac Alan Midwinter Adam Bowman Lily & Blossom Elderflower @heartsmindsUK Lawrence Lindsay

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Calling all care home residents- its time to show the world your talents. We are inviting residents & friends to take part in a Variety Show as part of the Festival of Friendship. See poster for how to enter the Variety Show. For tickets to the Festival https://t.co/s0CZbud5lB

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Visit the EasatAyr Kinections Facebook page if you would like a sneaky peek of the entry from residents & friends @CraigieCareHome to the Festival of Friendship Variety Show- its really beautiful @DenisePentland1 #FestivalOfFriendship. Poster has more info about Variety Show

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

1 week to go to the Festival of Friendship- see our full programme for the day by clicking on https://t.co/scly0ZxePR. All care homes, family & friends welcome. @CentrestageMT @dementiadog @heartsmindsUK @lingoflamingo1 @MusicforDemUK @MiHCUK @screenmemsco @scottishballet

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

'What's happening?' Twitter asks. 'An Online Festival of Friendship' we say. A day of music, dance, festivities open to all who live, work and are friends with Care Homes, and people living with dementia. Tickets @ https://t.co/5mXf8MeQa3 #CareHomes #Online #CreativeEngagement

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

@Innov_Dementia @LifeChangesTrst @EAHSCP @uwshls @UniWestScotland @scottishcare @MyHomeLifeUK @annawaugh1 @Al_Psychologic @annettecoburn59 @DementiaVoices We think so too 😊✅ Thank you for sharing. You, your friends and community would be heartily welcome to join us for the Festival. Click on this link for tickets. https://t.co/g1aLZsUfve

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

The Kinections team are delighted to be sharing the first in a series of Community Bulletins available at https://t.co/SinVCQo02B This bulletin explores the topic of Dementia-Friendly Communities and Care Homes. @annawaugh1 @annettecoburn59 @Al_Psychologic @UniWestScotland

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Delighted to be sharing posters about our Kinections work at #IDC2020 Dementia Conference & have the chance to learn from others inc. @kirrieconnect @marinarofrankie @JohnSwintonAbdn @craig_ritchie68 @ProfJuneAndrews @PathsforAll @juliechristie1 @AlumniDementia @aberdeenuni

[Alison McLaughlin @Al_Psychologic]

The work that’s gone into the the #FestivalOfFriendship is amazing! Some brilliant collabs

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Sharing a PDA - Public Display of Appreciation to #UWS colleagues in ITDS, CPD Centre, School of Health & Life Sciences, Legal, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Printing & Design teams for all the practical help preparing for the #FestivalOfFriendship

[Strangely Magical @strangelymagic]

Looking for a book-related event in Glasgow in September? Come to The Boy with the Butterfly Mind launch, with readings from me, a talk by @children1st, experiments by @FunScienceUK Glasgow, snacks, a gallery of butterfly art & more! https://t.co/VFf9KUe8jh @DiscoverKelpies

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Big thanks to those at our Learning Event yesterday- especial mention to Beth-Ann, Katrina, Leigh, Hamid, Kylie, Claire, Mary-Anne & Jenny who spoke brilliantly about the learning they are taking forward. & to Jim Leitch for sharing stories & launching our new book @KinectionsEA

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Interested in community/community in care homes/dementia-friendly communities in care homes. We are hosting a Learning Event on Aug 14th when East Ayrshire care homes will be sharing their learning. Would you like to join us?https://t.co/nzKm7jH6P9 @KinectionsEA @EAHSCP @uwshls

[Alison McLaughlin @Al_Psychologic]

The smell of lavender on those days or a scented candle #instantdelight #kinections

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

When you're having one of *those days*, how do you find your instant delight? Those moments that might only last even a few seconds. What may help is using our senses to find our delights - touch, taste, smell, sight, sound or movement #kinections
https://t.co/D9oMAQai4r

[Alison McLaughlin @Al_Psychologic]

Happy trails!

[Strangely Magical @strangelymagic]

All packed and ready to volunteer today for a month on @thebookbus's reading programme in Zambia, helping children with their literacy skills & getting them excited about reading. This year's theme is 'Animal Planet', so I'm bringing copies of @Usborne's Big Book of Animals.

[KinectionsEastAyrshire @KinectionsEA]

Ahead of #carehomecelebrationday19 we'd like to share this resource- Self-Portrait Cards for helping us discover more about the people who live, work and visit care homes https://t.co/ObcnWROOt6 @scottishcare @vallen5555 @annawaugh1 @annettecoburn59 @CareInspect @LifeChangesTrst

[Alison McLaughlin @Al_Psychologic]

"Shy away from issues & children can feel short-changed... bring these issues to the table & children can feel more able to come forward." @strangelymagic giving a lovely insight as to how books can normalise difficult experiences for children & open up conversations ♥ 📖

[Alison McLaughlin @Al_Psychologic]

Good luck and congratulations, it'll be a fab evening 📖 🌟

[Strangely Magical @strangelymagic]

It's tonight! Have you got your free tickets for the launch of The True Colours of Coral Glen, 6-8pm @WaterstonesGla? Hear @jools_forrest discuss her brilliant book (and get one signed), with guest readings by me, @scattyscribbler and @LouisePeterkin: https://t.co/MaNj5h3L7e

[Alison McLaughlin @Al_Psychologic]

@vallen5555 @KinectionsEA @EAHSCP I think everyone would disagree with that sentiment. Every time I've had the pleasure of working with you, you've been energetic, caring, motivating, knowledgeable, generous. Thank you! It's obvious people matter to you. Wishing you success and happiness in your new role 🌟

[Alison McLaughlin @Al_Psychologic]

"Self-acceptance is about recognizing that you are a process, not a product."

[Jeffrey Guterman @JeffreyGuterman]

I am sick and tired of living a life full of fear. Today, I am taking a profound philosophic stance and saying loudly that no matter what happens, I can always choose to accept myself. #ReflectionsGuterman https://t.co/Vu8cOyqSCp