State of Care
By Total Care
State of CareOct 19, 2022
State Of Care Ep. 02 (Micheal Garinkel Supporting A Family Member With Learning Disabilities State Of Care)
n this episode we talk about the reality of supporting a family member with learning disabilities.
Michael has been nice enough to come and open up from a family member perspective, through his personal experience in caring for his brother.
From a young age, Michael has been caring and managing communications with the authorities and other stakeholders on behalf of his parents due to language barriers and a lack of resources provided by the local authorities.
Which in some cases; with some non fluent English speaking families, a lack of communication can have an effect on access to the resources available for the individuals who need it.
State of Care S2:E2 - Tamar Medford on Empowering Others on their Road to Recovery
Tamar Merdord is a performance consultant, life coach, best-selling author, and champion for people in recovery. Since overcoming her 20-year battle with drugs, alcohol and obesity in 2012, she has dedicated her life to empowering others to embrace their authentic selves and live up to their true potential.
Tamar has authored two books. Her first book, Hope Elevated is all about accepting your past, gaining clarity, and developing a healthy mindset. Her second book, Beyond Recovery, talks about how you can discover your purpose, embrace your authentic self, and live up to your true potential. Both books are available on Amazon.
You can follow Tamar on her social media accounts and reach her on her website: https://www.theroadforward.ca/
State Of Care S2:E1 (Tracy Shawn on Conquering Worry and Anxiety)
Tracy Shawn is an anxiety warrior who writes and speaks about innovative ways to conquer anxiety. The author and speaker lives and writes on the Central Coast of California. Her debut novel, The Grace of Crows (Cherokee McGhee, 2013), is about a woman overcoming debilitating fear and irrational worry. The said book won awards for indie fiction, including the 2013 Jack Eadon Award for Best Book in Contemporary Drama and Second Place for General Fiction from Reader Views. Tracy’s short stories have appeared in Literary Brushstrokes, PsychologyTomorrow Magazine, and Steel House Review Literary Journal. She’s written numerous articles for print and online publications and is a frequent contributor to psychcentral.com.
Tracy Shawn took MA in Clinical Psychology and although she does not practice the profession as a therapist, she uses her knowledge in her literary pieces and in understanding people better. She also tweets for @ConquerWorry, a Twitter account inspiring, educating and advocating for those who struggle with stress and mental health.
She is now in the works for her second book. Follow her on Twitter @TracyShawn and you can also reach her through her website https://www.tracyshawn.com/
You can get a copy of her first book on Amazon.
State Of Care Season 2 Preview (Alias Tom and Total Care)
The State of Care is back for its second season! This episode features alias Tom as a guest who is a young person in our care. The previous episode inspired us to create more content that will be about our young persons and how they are dealing with the system - their progress and journey.
State Of Care Ep. 08 (Alias Mo - Total Care Resident)
We are fortunate enough to Speak with Mo - Refugee and Asylum Seeker.
Mo talks about his difficulties as an asylum seeker in the UK and what things the system can improve on.
State Of Care Ep. 07 (Faye Mitchan & St. Patrick college students)
We are fortunate enough to be seated with Faye Mitchem, the Dean of health care and the wonderful students of St Patrick's college in Tower Hill London.St Patrick's college has invited us to this Vibrant central London campus to speak to the health care students.
State Of Care Ep. 06 (Ian Niven - Manager of Health Watch Brent)
Ian Niven is the manager of Health Watch Brent and has a very important role within the Brent Community. The organisation listens to Brent Residents Experiences of health and social care services. With special focus on the things that are good and how to improve the things that need to be better.
State Of Care Ep. 05 (Joanna Grace - Founder of Sensory Projects, TEDx speaker, Trainer and Author)
We have a very special guest, Joanna Grace.
Joanna has been kind enough to come and share her experiences with today and talk about the amazing work she is involved in.
Joanna Grace is Founder of The Sensory Projects, TEDx speaker, Trainer and Author.
Website: http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/
Tedx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/joanna_grace_chloe_salfield_inclusion_for_pity_s_sake
Youtube Tedx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PbWFcVcaWQ
State Of Care Ep.04 (Dr Haben Ghezai Clinical Psychologist)
We have a very special guest, Dr Haben Ghezai who is a Clinical Psychologist working within the NHS. Dr Haben is here today to share some of her thoughts on Children with mental health difficulties and refugees dealing with trauma.
State Of Care Ep. 03 (Nana Marfo Issues with having Disabilities In The Workplace)
In Episode 3 of State of care we have a very special guest Nana Marfo. He is the National Diversity Award Nominee for 2018 and 2019, Pride Of Britain Nominee 2019 as well as a Scope Role Model. Nana has a keen focus on raising awareness of the issues people with all forms of disabilities may experience in the working environment. In particular the issues faced when applying for jobs, working in jobs, issues around support that is provided or not provided in the work place.