In this conversation I interview Mark Fish.
Mark is the author of an innovative therapeutic community called ‘Room to Heal’ It is a community of 80 members from 30 different countries. This community share the commonalty of suffering and torture from state and non-state actors within indigenous countries of origin. Mark has found that a shared narrative, the power of stories, a community mindset and external support from case workers has turned these affected people’s lives around for the better. This support lasts up until and beyond when refugee status is awarded.
In this interview we explore:
· Why Mark started ‘Room to heal’
· Examples of recovery from devastating circumstances and how people to open up about their experiences.
· The power of personal stories and the release when they tell their stories.
· The warning signs of cumulative stress either physically, behaviourally or emotionally.
· Techniques Mark has found most effective to create a sense of safety in the individual interacting with him?
· How you advocate and orchestrate self-care in individuals.
· Thoughts on building an on-scene relationship/rapport to de-escalate individuals – the most effective route to this in a short time frame.
· Key lessons that Room to Heal has taught Mark since 2007.
I hope you enjoy the episode with an insightful and profound guest.
