Loneliness, Division and Failure to Thrive

This workshop presented by Poppy and Róisín will look at isolation and division in the wider field over the last 3 years. As good friends, and having trained and spent regular time together for several years, we found that living in separate countries with lockdowns and travel restrictions led to anxiety and loneliness.

We will explore how, even with a lifting of (most) restrictions, recent changes have impacted our sense of community and our need for physical touch, leading to separation and a failure to thrive. We will also look at the current possibilities that have opened up with global technology, and expanded our opportunities for new levels of connection and community. There will be space to explore your experiences and come together, whichever side of the divide you find yourself on.