Peter Stephenson (St Petrock's)
@peter-stpets.bsky.social
Chief Executive at St Petrock's, Exeter's local homelessness charity. Loves people and desperately keen to see the end of homelessness so I have to find another job. Walker, biker, believer, realistic optimist, change-maker.
Was it worth the wait?
November 29, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Was it worth the wait?
And totally agree about non-registered counsellors/therapists. The term should be protected exclusively for those who've done approved training and are at least registered with a professional body with a code of ethics.
November 26, 2024 at 3:41 PM
And totally agree about non-registered counsellors/therapists. The term should be protected exclusively for those who've done approved training and are at least registered with a professional body with a code of ethics.
It's a gentle kind of victim blaming. Come on, depressed person. Pull yourself together, take responsibility and reach out.
I know it's not meant that way, but to someone who can't reach out because they're depressed, it must feel like they're being told it's their fault for not making the effort.
I know it's not meant that way, but to someone who can't reach out because they're depressed, it must feel like they're being told it's their fault for not making the effort.
November 26, 2024 at 3:39 PM
It's a gentle kind of victim blaming. Come on, depressed person. Pull yourself together, take responsibility and reach out.
I know it's not meant that way, but to someone who can't reach out because they're depressed, it must feel like they're being told it's their fault for not making the effort.
I know it's not meant that way, but to someone who can't reach out because they're depressed, it must feel like they're being told it's their fault for not making the effort.
Well said John. I've been thinking this for ages, but never articulated it.
November 26, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Well said John. I've been thinking this for ages, but never articulated it.
And the biggest tragedy of all?
UK Gov decided to stop reporting on #homeless deaths after 2021
It's almost as if they think homeless people don't matter.
Looking forward to @teamlabouruk.bsky.social recognising that the deaths of homeless people actually matter.
@steveracemp.bsky.social
UK Gov decided to stop reporting on #homeless deaths after 2021
It's almost as if they think homeless people don't matter.
Looking forward to @teamlabouruk.bsky.social recognising that the deaths of homeless people actually matter.
@steveracemp.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 11:54 AM
And the biggest tragedy of all?
UK Gov decided to stop reporting on #homeless deaths after 2021
It's almost as if they think homeless people don't matter.
Looking forward to @teamlabouruk.bsky.social recognising that the deaths of homeless people actually matter.
@steveracemp.bsky.social
UK Gov decided to stop reporting on #homeless deaths after 2021
It's almost as if they think homeless people don't matter.
Looking forward to @teamlabouruk.bsky.social recognising that the deaths of homeless people actually matter.
@steveracemp.bsky.social
PS. I don't really mean "forget where people live" as clearly geography is linked to prevalence of social exclusion. But the impact of homelessness is FAR higher than where people live.
November 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM
PS. I don't really mean "forget where people live" as clearly geography is linked to prevalence of social exclusion. But the impact of homelessness is FAR higher than where people live.