Karen Macmillan
@macnelliebus.bsky.social
Counsellor and trainer with specialism in working with ex boarders.
Sometimes outspoken, sometimes just noodling around.
Sometimes outspoken, sometimes just noodling around.
Two books came out in April which have an important focus on girls' and women's experiences. There is much more to be done on expanding the voices heard but I feel encouraged that this is happening.
May 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Two books came out in April which have an important focus on girls' and women's experiences. There is much more to be done on expanding the voices heard but I feel encouraged that this is happening.
There is space for a new group member in the ex-boarders Weds eve therapeutic support group in Hove. We meet fortnightly. If this is of interest, do get in touch. www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...
Boarding School Survivors Support Group
In person support group for ex boarders in Brighton and Hove.
www.counselling-hove.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
There is space for a new group member in the ex-boarders Weds eve therapeutic support group in Hove. We meet fortnightly. If this is of interest, do get in touch. www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...
I'm in print! Now that I have a hard copy in my hands, it feels true. I hope the book proves helpful and adds something meaningful to the growing literature on boarding school harm. With thanks to Nick Duffell for the opportunity to contribute a chapter on a subject close to my heart.
April 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm in print! Now that I have a hard copy in my hands, it feels true. I hope the book proves helpful and adds something meaningful to the growing literature on boarding school harm. With thanks to Nick Duffell for the opportunity to contribute a chapter on a subject close to my heart.
An excellent @PiersCross podcast with @NickyMoxey and @DrLindaDevereux on third culture kids who are sent to boarding school in their "passport country". Much here resonates with my own experience and that of many of my clients. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNH...
Third Culture Kids | Girls Experiences of Boarding School | AEM #126 Nicky Moxey & Dr Linda Devereux
YouTube video by Piers Cross
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April 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
An excellent @PiersCross podcast with @NickyMoxey and @DrLindaDevereux on third culture kids who are sent to boarding school in their "passport country". Much here resonates with my own experience and that of many of my clients. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNH...
This is why I do the work that I do www.theguardian.com/education/20...
‘Breaking our spirits was the plan’: the lifelong impact of having gone to boarding school
As a new documentary explores Boarding School Syndrome, seven former pupils share their stories…
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This is why I do the work that I do www.theguardian.com/education/20...
RIP Amadou. So much great music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O30-...
Amadou & Mariam - Beaux Dimanches [Dimanche à Bamako] (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Amadou & Mariam
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April 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
RIP Amadou. So much great music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O30-...
There are three free available to view webinars accompanying the film Boarding on Insanity which explore a range of questions around the impact of boarding schools. You can find them here www.boardingoninsanity.com/webinars
General 2 — Circle of Change Productions Ltd
www.boardingoninsanity.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
There are three free available to view webinars accompanying the film Boarding on Insanity which explore a range of questions around the impact of boarding schools. You can find them here www.boardingoninsanity.com/webinars
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
Tonight I am attendng the third in Piers Cross & Ben Cole's webinars on Boarding School Syndrome. The stories we have heard shared over these webinars are remarkable. This form of traumatisng children needs to be recognised so it stands equally alongside the many other forms. No more #denial.
March 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tonight I am attendng the third in Piers Cross & Ben Cole's webinars on Boarding School Syndrome. The stories we have heard shared over these webinars are remarkable. This form of traumatisng children needs to be recognised so it stands equally alongside the many other forms. No more #denial.
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
Where does TrumpElon think innovation for all their favorite biotech corporations comes from? PCR only exists because somebody was looking for bacteria in hot springs at Yellowstone. I’m just a private practice ophthalmologist who barely understands p values but even I know this shit is important.
This is my institution. These are the people I work with making these decisions. The situation is heartbreaking. Public medical schools have no other choice; there is no other source of funding, and everyone in academia is at extreme risk right now.
March 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Where does TrumpElon think innovation for all their favorite biotech corporations comes from? PCR only exists because somebody was looking for bacteria in hot springs at Yellowstone. I’m just a private practice ophthalmologist who barely understands p values but even I know this shit is important.
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
Don’t want to keep spending time on these creeps. In the world of culture and discotheque music we have bigger fish to fry. But I liked this article from @amandamarcotte.bsky.social
www.salon.com/2025/03/12/i...
www.salon.com/2025/03/12/i...
"I am the alpha in this relationship": What Musk's romantic history reveals about his hold on Trump
"Love-bombing" is how Elon took over the MAGA cult Donald had built
www.salon.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Don’t want to keep spending time on these creeps. In the world of culture and discotheque music we have bigger fish to fry. But I liked this article from @amandamarcotte.bsky.social
www.salon.com/2025/03/12/i...
www.salon.com/2025/03/12/i...
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
On Monday the Commons discusses legislation for #mandatoryreporting of child sexual abuse - at last.
But the bill currently is useless - it must be a crime to fail to report evidence OR suspicion of abuse. As in most countries
Otherwise, the scandals and the misery will go on.
tinyurl.com/4uy8jufk
But the bill currently is useless - it must be a crime to fail to report evidence OR suspicion of abuse. As in most countries
Otherwise, the scandals and the misery will go on.
tinyurl.com/4uy8jufk
Importance of Mandatory Reporting - Jonathan West - Director of Mandate Now - Seen & Heard
Mandatory reporting must include known AND suspected child sexual abuse, a CRIMINAL SANCTION for failing to report and protection for those making reports
seenheard.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On Monday the Commons discusses legislation for #mandatoryreporting of child sexual abuse - at last.
But the bill currently is useless - it must be a crime to fail to report evidence OR suspicion of abuse. As in most countries
Otherwise, the scandals and the misery will go on.
tinyurl.com/4uy8jufk
But the bill currently is useless - it must be a crime to fail to report evidence OR suspicion of abuse. As in most countries
Otherwise, the scandals and the misery will go on.
tinyurl.com/4uy8jufk
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
2. Here's one thing I said in the chat tonight: Darren McGarvey
has a new book coming out, reflecting on how adults tell their stories of childhood trauma. This discussion creates one place of intersection for the wider trauma movement and the as-yet-narrower boarding school survivor movement.
has a new book coming out, reflecting on how adults tell their stories of childhood trauma. This discussion creates one place of intersection for the wider trauma movement and the as-yet-narrower boarding school survivor movement.
March 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
2. Here's one thing I said in the chat tonight: Darren McGarvey
has a new book coming out, reflecting on how adults tell their stories of childhood trauma. This discussion creates one place of intersection for the wider trauma movement and the as-yet-narrower boarding school survivor movement.
has a new book coming out, reflecting on how adults tell their stories of childhood trauma. This discussion creates one place of intersection for the wider trauma movement and the as-yet-narrower boarding school survivor movement.
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
Super panel discussion tonight, led by Piers Cross about the new film #BoardingOnInsanity. Nearly 80 people attended! More discussions to come on 10 & 13 March. Sign up on the link below. Things feel hopeful. boardingoninsanity.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Super panel discussion tonight, led by Piers Cross about the new film #BoardingOnInsanity. Nearly 80 people attended! More discussions to come on 10 & 13 March. Sign up on the link below. Things feel hopeful. boardingoninsanity.com
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
That meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance contained so many shifts in relational boundaries. It is easy to have missed them, amidst the drama & the bluster. I want to highlight them because they provide signals as to how international relations will be tested in coming weeks. THREAD
March 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
That meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance contained so many shifts in relational boundaries. It is easy to have missed them, amidst the drama & the bluster. I want to highlight them because they provide signals as to how international relations will be tested in coming weeks. THREAD
A quick shout out about my Introduction to Boarding School Syndrome workshop for therapists at the Wilbury Clinic in Hove this Saturday morning - details and booking here thewilburyclinic.co.uk/workshops-tr...
Workshops / Trainings / Courses - The Wilbury Clinic
Offering a range of workshops and courses for Therapists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors in Hove, Brighton. Includes Trauma therapy, CPD, Non-dual.
thewilburyclinic.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A quick shout out about my Introduction to Boarding School Syndrome workshop for therapists at the Wilbury Clinic in Hove this Saturday morning - details and booking here thewilburyclinic.co.uk/workshops-tr...
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
Available for pre-order on April 3rd, mark your calendars! 📦
Final proofreading this weekend of my chapter for this book, published by Routlege in April. It's an odd and not entirely comfortable feeling, made easier by having the first chance to read the other chapters written by fellow practitioners. www.routledge.com/The-Un-Makin...
February 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Available for pre-order on April 3rd, mark your calendars! 📦
Final proofreading this weekend of my chapter for this book, published by Routlege in April. It's an odd and not entirely comfortable feeling, made easier by having the first chance to read the other chapters written by fellow practitioners. www.routledge.com/The-Un-Makin...
February 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Final proofreading this weekend of my chapter for this book, published by Routlege in April. It's an odd and not entirely comfortable feeling, made easier by having the first chance to read the other chapters written by fellow practitioners. www.routledge.com/The-Un-Makin...
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
It’s taken far too long for this to happen, but it’s a major victory for all those seeking justice for crimes they could not be expected to process, let alone comprehend, at such a young age. Thanks to all who campaigned for this overdue justice. ❤️
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/feb...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/feb...
‘Watershed moment’ as three-year time limit on child rape claims scrapped in England and Wales
Under current rules, civil child sexual abuse cases must be brought within three years of turning 18
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
It’s taken far too long for this to happen, but it’s a major victory for all those seeking justice for crimes they could not be expected to process, let alone comprehend, at such a young age. Thanks to all who campaigned for this overdue justice. ❤️
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/feb...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/feb...
Reposted by Karen Macmillan
Child sexual abuse in institutions, cultural changes, organised cover-up... and how we could make children safer today.
All episodes/series of In Dark Corners now on BBC Sounds, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. @mandatenow.bsky.social @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
All episodes/series of In Dark Corners now on BBC Sounds, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. @mandatenow.bsky.social @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - In Dark Corners - Available now
Available episodes of In Dark Corners
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Child sexual abuse in institutions, cultural changes, organised cover-up... and how we could make children safer today.
All episodes/series of In Dark Corners now on BBC Sounds, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. @mandatenow.bsky.social @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
All episodes/series of In Dark Corners now on BBC Sounds, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. @mandatenow.bsky.social @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Many of our world leaders attended boarding school. So how does that in turn affect our society?
Film premiere at Rio Cinema, E8, on 1 March doors opening 1.30pm, film starts 2-4pm inc Q&A with special guests and the film team.
Tickets here: www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/boardi...
Film premiere at Rio Cinema, E8, on 1 March doors opening 1.30pm, film starts 2-4pm inc Q&A with special guests and the film team.
Tickets here: www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/boardi...
Boarding on Insanity + Q&A
It is a sobering fact that the majority of our world leaders attended boarding school. So how does that in turn affect our society? Are our leaders who attended boarding school, traumatised?
BOARDIN...
www.riocinema.org.uk
February 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Many of our world leaders attended boarding school. So how does that in turn affect our society?
Film premiere at Rio Cinema, E8, on 1 March doors opening 1.30pm, film starts 2-4pm inc Q&A with special guests and the film team.
Tickets here: www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/boardi...
Film premiere at Rio Cinema, E8, on 1 March doors opening 1.30pm, film starts 2-4pm inc Q&A with special guests and the film team.
Tickets here: www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/boardi...
Please see this new documentary. Short trailer here: vimeo.com/1049697552?f...
Boarding On Insanity promo 1st Feb
This is "Boarding On Insanity promo 1st Feb" by ben cole cinematography on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Please see this new documentary. Short trailer here: vimeo.com/1049697552?f...
From the introduction by Olivia Laing:
"School. He called it Paradise Perverted: beatings instead of embraces, the miserable little boys in their poorly fitting suits torturing each other, starved of affection, estranged from their bodies"
Prep school, boarding school.
"School. He called it Paradise Perverted: beatings instead of embraces, the miserable little boys in their poorly fitting suits torturing each other, starved of affection, estranged from their bodies"
Prep school, boarding school.
January 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
From the introduction by Olivia Laing:
"School. He called it Paradise Perverted: beatings instead of embraces, the miserable little boys in their poorly fitting suits torturing each other, starved of affection, estranged from their bodies"
Prep school, boarding school.
"School. He called it Paradise Perverted: beatings instead of embraces, the miserable little boys in their poorly fitting suits torturing each other, starved of affection, estranged from their bodies"
Prep school, boarding school.
The in person Hove therapeutic support group for boarding school survivors starts again this Wednesday evening (Jan 29th); if you are interested in joining us, do get in touch
www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...
www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...
Boarding School Survivors Support Group
In person support group for ex boarders in Brighton and Hove.
www.counselling-hove.com
January 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The in person Hove therapeutic support group for boarding school survivors starts again this Wednesday evening (Jan 29th); if you are interested in joining us, do get in touch
www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...
www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...