Author: BwarExpe

SMEX17 Reflections: Expert Citizens

There are some names and phrases in the charity world which, to me, just don’t feel right. ‘Stakeholders’ is the obvious one, but words that collectively describe people supported by charities such as ‘beneficiaries’, ‘patients’ and ‘clients’ also wrinkle my nose. Which is why I’m so taken with the concept of...

Lost In Mind

Today I awoke in a cloud of terror, I could not bring myself to look in the mirror. In the kitchen the bottle rattled in my hand, I take the capsule and all my fears dissolve to sand. Do I leave the house today, Will I be able to find my way. Curl up into a ball of absolute worry, Feeling the need to spurt...

My Letter to Alcohol

The first time I drank you, you tasted so fine, A nice warm glow, that feeling inside. I thought it was good, I felt so alive, Confident, brave and very much liked. I threw my self-doubt out of the door, here comes Jenni, you knew I’d want more. You were there for me through good times and bad, celebrating...

Why All Trustee Boards Could Benefit from an Expert Citizen

Guest Blog for Sounddelivery posted 8th December 2016 Through our work we get to meet and connect with many incredible storytellers, and someone we really admire in this sector is Darren Murinas. In this guest blog Darren shares his experience as an Expert Citizen, someone with lived experience of multiple needs,...

INSIGHT Conference 2016 – 6TR Interview Darren Murinas pt3

December 12, 2016
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Part 3 – End of the Conference 6 Towns Radio’s Rob Ledgar Interview’s Expert Citizen Chair Darren Murinas at the INSIGHT Conference and Awards Ceremony 2016.

INSIGHT Conference 2016 – 6TR Interview Darren Murinas pt2

December 11, 2016
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Part 2 – Half way through the Conference 6 Towns Radio’s Rob Ledgar Interview’s Expert Citizen Chair Darren Murinas at the INSIGHT Conference and Awards Ceremony 2016. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Author: BwarExpe

Lost In Mind

My Letter to Alcohol

Why All Trustee Boards Could Benefit from an Expert Citizen

INSIGHT Conference 2016 – 6TR Interview Darren Murinas pt3

INSIGHT Conference 2016 – 6TR Interview Darren Murinas pt2

Trauma and Drug Induced Psychosis

Compulsive Hording

Strengths Based Practice

Using the insight of our own experiences to motivate change