Hughes Wellness Solutions

24/06/2025

Words matter. Respect matters.

18/06/2025

It is a conflict of interest. The purpose of HR, at the end of the day, is to protect the company. The purpose of EDI is to advocate for all people. HR and EDI need to work together and negotiate between the two areas to find the best solutions for person and the company.

21/05/2025

It's European Mental Health Week (19-25 May)
This years theme: 'Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights'

*clears throat and adjusts "woke" button on lapel*

It is amazing how drastically mental health improves for people when they feel loved and accepted. But, remember, you are not entitled to continue to receive unconditional love and acceptance if you are 'acting a fool' and bringing harm to others - intentionally or not.

If you have caused harm, intentionally or not, you have a responsibility to:

TL:DR - Take Accountability, Apologize, Seek Information, Do Better

- TAKE OWNERSHIP of your mistakes without making excuses -
note... your side of the story is important for understanding yourself better and personal growth ... but it does not condone your garbage actions, so clean up your own garbage and throw it in the bin already.

- APOLOGIZE without seeking forgiveness -
note... you are not entitled to forgiveness or for the person you harmed to grant you an audience to hear your apology. The Grief Recovery Method can help with this.

- SEEK OUT INFORMATION, support, or help to do and be better -
note... the person you harmed is not responsible for your education. Find a different source ... maybe post an "AITA - Am I the A-hole" on Reddit.

- MOVE FORWARD with better choices and actions -
note... "Curiosity before Judgement" is a beautiful mantra that I picked up from my experience. It is difficult, and I still struggle with it, but we are all human and we make mistakes. You won't fear making mistakes if you value these steps and authentically strive to be a kinder person.

13/05/2025

https://www.weareteachers.com/best-fonts-for-dyslexia/
(Thanks Jillian for the info!)

As a neuro-diverse person, I LOATHE text heavy emails, advertisements, reports, posts, etc. If anything I write needs a TL:DR summary, then I do not consider it accessible.

My design choices typically include:
- Bullet Points
- Clear section titles (Bolded + Coloured)
- Table of Contents & Appendices
- Grade 6/7 reading level language
- Text broken up by Pictures, Graphics, Charts, etc.
- White space
- Bolded key words or phrases
- Contrasting colours
- *NEW CONSIDERATION* Readable Fonts

I am curious if these fonts are helpful for those with visual impairments too. Please share your experience in the comments or send as a DM.

An easy way to make text clearer for everyone.

11/05/2025

Attended a small Youth Circus show today in Handshuhsheim. It's refreshing to see youth performing over 1.5m ( looking at your shameful foolishness 👀). The benefits of youth participating in circus are staggering in all the best ways. This is programming I would recommend to any family looking for an activity to register their kids. No matter what the ability, there will be a skill for them.

09/05/2025

My view from the home office 🤩 being tucked away up in the attic isn't so bad.

09/05/2025

Have a Spotify subscription?

Did you know that you have access to the audiobook version of The Grief Recovery Handbook: 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition, by John W. James & Russell Friedman?

This is the book that we use during the Grief Recovery Method support groups and 1 on 1 sessions. You get the book for free when you register for a course, but why not have a listen now?

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ft6e2vhoEDxNULXd0UdgG?si=5d6b72d3b75444cf

John W. James, Russell Friedman · Audiobook

07/05/2025

Calling all European based Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation specialists, therapists, assistants, aides, and researchers! I'm building a European network and gathering interest for an association. With enough people, could become a reality!

Send me a message for more information! And please share with professionals you know in this field.

03/05/2025

Is a child or young person in your care struggling with a change or loss?

Helping Children with Loss (HCWL) is an adult education program for anyone that has young people in their lives. Whether you are a parent, teacher, basketball coach, or healthcare worker, if there are young people in your lives they will will experience loss at some point. Why not be ready for that day?

The program is based off of the Grief Recovery Method® and follows the book, "When Children Grieve". It is suitable for supporting anyone that is cognitively ages 4 - 17.

More Info:https://hughesws.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hcwl_group-flyer.pdf

02/05/2025

It seems there was an issue with signing up to the My Uncle Brady app ... Geez! Who is in charge of IT around here??? 🙃 😅 😶‍🌫️

https://hughesws.com/membership-portal/

Should be fixed now, plus additional ways to sign in!

22/04/2025

Our membership portal is now active!

My Uncle Brady is our Membership Portal; an ever evolving and interactive community space that includes resources that I have found useful and are accessible to anyone for free. This is also where clients of my programs will find their homework and support material. Eventually, it will also include a store of supports and program plans that I have created or modified.

https://hughesws.com/membership-portal/

26/10/2024

I’m open for business!!!

My first program being offered is the Grief Recovery Method®️. I was a participant in the program just before leaving Canada and now I am a certified specialist.

Check out my website and book a free virtual consultation if you or someone you know is interested. The program is also great for those that support people who are grieving! Please feel free to share my info ☺️

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