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directors note

23/6/26 This week was a difficult week, due to the heat. However, we were very pleased to invite Finn (Therapeutic Observation Team Liaison) to the rehearsal to talk about the Trust's plans in developing some training using the company. I think this will be the first time that we have worked directly for the Trust, separate to representing all the good stuff that we and they do. The rehearsal itself was a little patchy due to the aforementioned heat. Looking at the piece (now in its second draft) you do become aware of what works and what doesn't. Sometimes it's a small change that is needed, but like the ripples in a pond one thing will need to another thing, to another thing and so on; so a small change leads - inevitably - to bigger changes down the way. So... last week we made a small change, now a whole scene will need editing. Such is the creative process!

GM

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a selection of photos from this weeks workshops.
Photo credit Jonny Back, Creative Content Producer, University of Hertfordshire.

win of the week

When you are struggling with mental health issues, it's the small victories that can make the biggest difference.

I'm going through a difficult time right now looking after a parent who has just been through major surgery and the death of her mother, my grandmother within the space of 5 days. It's a lot - in every sense - practically, physically and emotionally. So I'm taking every day as a win right now and being thankful for the 'high functioning' part of my diagnosis. It's a strange thing, mental illness. I can arrange a funeral but I can't go to the supermarket without becoming overwhelmed. I am being mindful that after being so 'busy' the quiet time that will come later will be difficult and that's when I will lean on my support network. That is something I have learned over the years - seek out and accept support. You don't have to go through things alone.

Mental health issues can be very difficult to deal with on one's own. If at any point you feel overwhelmed by life events and are concerned for your well-being please do talk with your GP about support for you. Residents of Hertfordshire can access the Single Point of Access for Hertfordshire Partnership, University, NHS Foundation Trust on: 0800 6444101; everyone can contact the Samaritans on:116 123 or www.Samaritans.org. Please don't think you have to suffer on your own, there is help out there.