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, Clinical Psychologist and Group Analyst, for a powerful follow-up seminar. 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.
What to Expect:
- Death Mother Archetype: Examine how the NHS nurtures yet exhausts, building on insights from Hansel and Gretel.
- 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 & Recap (15 mins): Reflect on Hansel and Gretel themes and set intentions.
- Exploring the Death Mother Archetype (45 mins): Deep dive into its impact on NHS burnout.
- Break (10 mins): Pause to process.
- Fairytale Reflection (45 mins): Discuss Rumplestiltskin as a metaphor for reclaiming agency.
- Conclusion (20 mins): Recap, Q&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.
