Allicia Boyd 💙

#hellomynameis. RMN in Prison Passionate about nursing in prisons Australian born, living in the Uk. Views my own.

[HMI Prisons @HMIPrisonsnews]

Today we published 'The long wait: A thematic review of delays in the transfer of mentally unwell prisoners'.

Read our report: https://t.co/MhbiuElabw

And our media release: https://t.co/CMGRJxoqeP

[Allicia Boyd 💙 @alliciajeane2]

@RCNNRN Prison nursing!

[RCN Nursing in Justice & Forensic Healthcare Forum @RCNjusticeforum]

Considering the Impact of Project ECHO™ - considering the experiences and needs of people in prison at the end of life. A collaborative case based model of learning and sharing led by @camperofdreams @hospiceuk and specialist nurses at HMP Littlehey.

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

It is absurd - and an insult to the new King - that an ex PM forced to resign from Parliament in disgrace should be allowed to “honour”
cronies, donors and Covid party cover uppers. Sunak must block it. Sign the petition https://t.co/Mvn9e2tFUK via @38degrees

[Allicia Boyd 💙 @alliciajeane2]

“Sometimes we need to just take time out. Sometimes our souls are hurting and so it is for me. I’ve had to learn that endurance is not always strength. Sometimes strength is knowing when to say stop.” https://t.co/NxgEiNPKg9

[Christine Richardson @crissierich]

A great ceremony celebrating the achievements of the students from the faculty! @UniNhantsNurse @UniNhantsFHES

[Allicia Boyd 💙 @alliciajeane2]

@crissierich @UniNhantsNurse @Uonnuns @dbnurseuon Such a memorable day 👩‍🎓🎓

[Caitlin Moran @caitlinmoran]

Pretty much everything Nick Cave says these days is so uniquely original and open and channelling what I believe is the best way to be human: just nosing around, checking things out, allowing yourself a deeper lever of thinking, and then being honest about your own responses.

[Anthony Albanese @AlboMP]

It’s now 27 years since Australia’s worst mass shooting, yet the shock of it has barely softened, and the sadness of it will never fade.

Thirty-five lives were stolen that day, thirty-five futures ended.

On this day, remember them all and celebrate them as they were in life.

[Janey Godley @JaneyGodley]

“Caravans, pots and pans, next they’ll say I have golden wallpaper” #janeygodleyvoiceover

[Allicia Boyd 💙 @alliciajeane2]

@Sammy_LPUNC21 Find somewhere where you feel supported to transition from student to newly qualified. I lost count how many times I was told to start in the wards, but I chose to start my career in Prison Healthcare and I love going to work each and everyday.

[Sir Michael Marmot @MichaelMarmot]

The NHS was highly rated in 2009, with high satisfaction levels, and relatively small numbers waiting for treatment. It has got steadily worse since 2010. It needs more money AND action on the social determinants of health. https://t.co/XVGaJZbMcN

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

How To Heal From Emotionally Immature Parents:

In homes with emotionally immature parents (EIP) we learn to walk on eggshells.

Emotionally immature parents struggle to cope with their emotions and often lash out, give silent treatment, remove their love, or shame their children often unintentionally.

Growing up in this environment, we learn we are not safe to fully be ourselves.

This creates emotional hypervigilance.

Emotional hypervigilance is a survival adaptation where we constantly scan our environment to see shifts or changes in people's mood, facial expression, or tone.

Emotional hypervigilance looks like:

- constantly asking “are you ok?” without accepting the answer

- chronic fear of upsetting or disappointing someone

- micromanaging adults behavior: telling people what they 'should' be doing even when they're not receptive

- playing peacemaker or mediator in family members conflict even when it doesn’t involve you

- replaying conversations over and over again to see if you said something 'wrong'

We're attempting to protect ourselves, but as adults emotional hypervigilance can really impact our relationships and can be source of intense anxiety.

How To Heal From Emotional Hypervigilance:

1. Understand you're no longer in childhood: in childhood, this kept you safe. As an adult you have options to protect yourself, remove yourself from harmful situations, and set clear boundaries.

2. Let go of the "fixer" role: people who are hypervigilant often believe their role is to fix the problems of adults. Often because they played a therapist role to a parent from a young age. We are not responsible for fixing anyone else's issues expect our own.

3. I trust people's words: if someone tells me everything is fine, I honor their word. I don't keep picking or looking to see if something is wrong. I don't make assumptions, instead I ask for clarity.

4. I allow people to be in their own mood: it's ok for people to be in a mood or emotional state that's different from me. I don't need to fix this or change their mood.

5. I can clearly communicate my needs: as adults, if we have a need, we need to communicate that need. We can't expect people close to us to mind read or 'just know' what we want.

6. I can disappoint people: disappointing an emotionally immature parent can result in the silent treatment, shaming, rejection, or harsh punishment. As adults, we can learn that disappointing people is simply part of life and that healthy adults can cope with disappointment.

If this is helpful, bookmark for later, and retweet. Sharing is caring.

It will take practice to re-wire your mind and body to feel safe. Trust the process.

I'd love feedback on if you prefer this long format mode or threads in the comments.

[Allicia Boyd 💙 @alliciajeane2]

Fantastic preceptorship day at @NHFTNHS today with the legend that is Andrew Andrews @FNightingaleF taking us through documentation and all things legal. Could easily be a week long course. Being cross examined on the witness stand was terrifying and exhilarating. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Allicia Boyd 💙 @alliciajeane2]

@drlizwalsh @RCNjusticeforum Ooooh ☺️

[Joe Wicks @thebodycoach]

ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Calling all NHS workers 😀 You can now have FREE access to the Body Coach App 💪

Apply here https://t.co/dazlB2UapR (you will need an NHS email to register) 💙

Please RT to help let others know 🙏🏼

[Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy]

Is there no one who can embrace our Brexit opportunities?

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

Solidarity with Ukraine ✊
(Russian Embassy, London)

[Jess Phillips @jessphillips]

Suella Braverman is allegedly threatening to resign. I can think of no less frightening threat, I'd be chuffed if I were Sunak. Off you pop.

[Allicia Boyd 💙 @alliciajeane2]

@Nurseinjustice City mapper