Navigating the Death Mother: Ambivalence and Attachment in the NHS

Clinical Psychologist and a `Group Work Practitioner of Group Analysis.I have particular interest in depth psychology - both  Jungian and Group Analytic.The workshops I run often are exploring stories and myths in groups as a way to creatively connect and examine individual and collective psychology; providing a choice of teaching spaces, seminars and groups where people can reflect on life.The reflective spaces I provide can be either “here-and-now” events where participants study what is going on in the moment, paying particular attention to unconscious dynamics and looking at the group-as-a-whole, rather than intrapersonal or interpersonal dynamics. Or events, where the group is invited to reflect on their experiences regarding a particular piece of material: such as a group discussion on a piece of literature, or, a participant sharing a work situation to be thought about together as a group.It is not unusual that learning is transformational in terms of how participants look at themselves, their roles, their groups, and organisations they are part of.These reflective spaces are for anyone wanting to experience in action how through the group‘s discussion, meeting our reactions, our connection to symbols, imagery and association along the way, we might enable each other to better understand ourselves, each other and some of the personal and collective stories we all live.Unless explicitly stated for a specific event, no particular background or experience is necessary to participate.

DR Libby Nugent

A space to explore the emotional toll of NHS Work and the tension between care and sacrifice.

Recovery from Burnout

A collection of workshops that address the experience of burnout in health care clinicians.

"Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble, And if I stay it will be double." These lyrics from The Clash’s iconic song capture the essence of ambivalence—the paralyzing fear of making the wrong decision. It's a dilemma faced by many healthcare clinicians in the UK.There are many ways to understand and explore disenchantment with working in the NHS and social care services. A psychoanalytic lens considers internalized parental figures, moral convictions, and a deep sense of duty—factors that can intertwine with what stories call the Death Mother Archetype. Tailored for health and social care workers, this seminar will explore: <ul><li>The Death Mother Archetype in the NHS and Social Services – Examining the psychological impact of an institution that both nurtures and destroys.</li><li>Ambivalent Attachment – Understanding the emotional conflict between loyalty and the urge to leave.</li><li>Archetypal Reflection – Using the tale of Hansel and Gretel to explore personal and collective experiences within healthcare and social care.</li></ul> Welcome and Introductions 🔹 Presentation – "Should I Stay or Should I Go? Exploring Attachment in Groups"Exploring the Death Mother ArchetypeSibling Attachment in Groups 🔹 Fairytale Reflection – Hansel and Gretel as a metaphor for navigating work life 🔹 Conclusion – Recap, Q&amp;A, and personal reflections Post-Workshop: Dr. Nugent will offer additional resources and opportunities for follow-up sessions in her Tales of Recovery Series.

Useful Links:<a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/when-work-hurts/-the-nhs-as-death-mother-a-conversation-with-dr-li/" title="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/when-work-hurts/-the-nhs-as-death-mother-a-conversation-with-dr-li/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">"The NHS as Death Mother" - a conversation with Dr Libby Nugent – When Work Hurts – Podcast </a> <a href="https://www.libbynugent.com/post/there-was-an-old-woman-who-lived-in-a-shoe-the-death-mother-archetype-and-the-nhs" title="https://www.libbynugent.com/post/there-was-an-old-woman-who-lived-in-a-shoe-the-death-mother-archetype-and-the-nhs" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. The Death Mother Archetype and the NHS.</a>

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