lived experience

Writing

Sep 112 min read

Dum Spiro Spero

“… but since it falls into my lot that I should rise and you should not, I’ll gently rise and softly call good night and joy be to you...

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Reclamation Art Series - A Testament to Willfulness

shaelyritchey

Jun 293 min read

eating disorders

Reclamation Art Series - A Testament to Willfulness

Exploring the term "willfulness" in psychiatric care.

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shaelyritchey

Sep 10, 20232 min read

mental illness

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

September is suicide prevention month with the 10th being World Suicide Prevention Day. During this month people typically share numbers...

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Lessons From Each Month of the Year - July 2022

shaelyritchey

Jul 29, 20223 min read

free flow writing

Lessons From Each Month of the Year - July 2022

What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of July... Oh if I could only show you the hidden cost of being...

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Life-Saving & Sometimes Disabling - Exploring the Impacts of ED Treatment on Self-Capacity/Trust

shaelyritchey

Jun 8, 202219 min read

free flow writing

Life-Saving & Sometimes Disabling - Exploring the Impacts of ED Treatment on Self-Capacity/Trust

It is important to reflect on where different eating disorder therapies and programs perpetuate the struggle for individuals to practice...

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Lessons From Each Month of the Year - May 2022

shaelyritchey

Jun 3, 20222 min read

free flow writing

Lessons From Each Month of the Year - May 2022

What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of May... No matter the seeming strength of my voice, when it is...

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"Radical" Concepts in Mental Healthcare & My Own Care Interactions

shaelyritchey

Apr 28, 20224 min read

eating disorders

"Radical" Concepts in Mental Healthcare & My Own Care Interactions

This feels very personal to write, but here goes... There are some days that slowing down enough to attend appointments leaves me feeling...

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shaelyritchey

Apr 28, 20221 min read

eating disorders

Performative "Wokeness"

An important reflection point for professionals working in the eating disorder field... How well does your online appearance of...

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Transforming Moments of Pain, to Peace - Reclaiming My Authorship Project

shaelyritchey

Mar 28, 20226 min read

free flow writing

Transforming Moments of Pain, to Peace - Reclaiming My Authorship Project

I've written before about reclaiming authorship and the power of language, largely through advocating for collaborative treatment in my...

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Fostering Inclusivity When It Comes To Lived Experience

shaelyritchey

Mar 13, 20226 min read

healthcare

Fostering Inclusivity When It Comes To Lived Experience

I have been thinking a lot lately about lived/living experience and how we honour this without gatekeeping that form of wisdom, as well...

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Lessons From Each Month of the Year - February

shaelyritchey

Mar 1, 20221 min read

free flow writing

Lessons From Each Month of the Year - February

What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of February… Trust is something that is earned, not something...

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shaelyritchey

Feb 21, 20221 min read

eating disorders

Truly Collaborative Care

"One cannot treat [those struggling with an eating disorder] from the "outside," meaning treating the patient/client in a one-person -...

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Digging Deeper - Fostering Inclusivity and Healing in Intensive Treatment Settings

shaelyritchey

Jan 10, 20222 min read

eating disorders

Digging Deeper - Fostering Inclusivity and Healing in Intensive Treatment Settings

When it comes to eating disorder (and other mental health) treatment settings and a patient's "suitability" (as deemed by professionals),...

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Raising Awareness Without Further Feeding Into Eating Disorder Stereotypes

shaelyritchey

Dec 31, 20217 min read

eating disorders

Raising Awareness Without Further Feeding Into Eating Disorder Stereotypes

When I was younger and I first became ill, went through treatment, and the whole shebang, I toyed with the idea of writing a book about...

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shaelyritchey

Dec 27, 20212 min read

photography

Reflections On The Past Year (2021)

Whatever this year brought; wherever I still hope to reach in my journey… There were still beautiful moments. These were moments of...

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shaelyritchey

Dec 12, 20218 min read

eating disorders

The Ever Unfolding

CW - depression, suicidality, eating disorders (no specifics numbers or details.) Please take care of yourself when reading this. This is...

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Lived Experience Panels & The Importance of Broadening the Narrative Around Eating Disorders

shaelyritchey

Dec 4, 20212 min read

healthcare

Lived Experience Panels & The Importance of Broadening the Narrative Around Eating Disorders

Networking and educational opportunities for professionals are a critical part of advancing areas of study and practice in healthcare. It...

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