Recovering from the Death Mother: Reclaiming Life in NHS & Social Care Work

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

Moving beyond the self-sacrificing archetype, embracing rest, support, and community to reclaim a balanced life.

Feeling caught between duty and disillusionment in NHS or social care work? Following the resonant Hansel and Gretel Death Mother workshop, join Dr. Libby Nugent for another seminar to explore the self-sacrificing archetype. This online session deepens the exploration of the "Death Mother Archetype" through psychoanalytic and group analytic lenses, using the fairytale Rumplestiltskin to reflect on the emotional toll of healthcare work and reclaim resilience.In this session, we’ll be thinking about the emotional labour of care. How we’re asked to spin straw into gold, to conjure abundance from scarcity. We’ll reflect on the effort it takes to name what’s happening, and how naming is essential if we’re to hold onto what is truly valuable.What to Expect:- Death Mother Archetype: Examine how the NHS nurtures yet exhausts.- Ambivalent Attachment: Navigate the tension between loyalty to your role and the urge to break free.- Fairytale Reflection: Use Rumplestiltskin to explore personal and collective experiences of pressure and sacrifice in healthcare. Workshop Structure:- Welcome &amp; Recap: Reflect on Hansel and Gretel themes and set intentions.- Exploring the Death Mother Archetype: Deep dive into its impact on NHS burnout.- Break (10 mins): Pause to process.- Fairytale Reflection: Discuss Rumplestiltskin as a metaphor for reclaiming agency.- Conclusion: Recap, Q&amp;A, and action planning for resilience. Post-Workshop: Receive a resource pack with readings, reflection prompts, and details on joining Dr. Nugent’s Reflective Practice groups for ongoing support. Tailored for health and social care workers, this seminar offers a unique space to process burnout, connect with peers, and reclaim resilience.

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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