In this episode, Charlotte talked about the work done at Nudge Education

https://nudgeeducation.co.uk/

Nudge practioners work individually or two to one, with young people who are not currently engaged with education and work towards finding a suitable progression, which could be a return to school, college, or another provision.

Charlotte talked about the particular lived experiences of young people going through a global pandemic and all the disruption that entailed. As adults we were able to navigate these changes with our resilience and life experience, which these young people don’t have. This experience has left some young people with mental health problems and disengagement from education services.

Charlotte talked about the person centred approach, finding a way to engage the young person and gave some examples of the creativity of delivering learning and support.

Jake, Ranna, Lisa and Sarah talk about conflict in the workplace and how people living with mental ill health, or who are neurodivergent may experience situations differently, which can make remaining in employment, or feeling psychologically safe at work, difficult.

They discuss different styles of dealing with challenging situations and how these can be at odds with each other, and how lack of communication, consideration and support in teams can become a source of conflict and distress.

Jake outlines principles of a mediation based approach which aims to help both sides of a dispute appreciate each others perspectives and find an acceptable way forward which satisfies everyone, rather than a compromise which disappoints both.

Sarah, Rana, and Caron discussed a range of issues related to women's health and societal expectations. They highlighted the challenges faced by young women in terms of mental health, academic pressure, and appearance expectations, as well as the impact of misogyny fueled by social media. The conversation emphasized the need for addressing these issues to ensure a safe and equal environment for women. The participants also discussed women's activism, gender pay gaps, and societal implications of social injustice and climate change. They focused on the challenges women face in the workplace, particularly pay disparities and balancing work and family responsibilities.