Creative patient poetry and positive affirmations at The Haldon
This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week and patients at The Haldon, our specialist eating disorder unit in Exeter, have created some positive quotes and affirmations which align with their journey towards recovery.
Sophie Donley, Assistant Psychologist, said: "Every week, individuals on The Haldon have been choosing personal/group goals. One of the recent goals was to update a notice board with motivational quotes relevant to their recovery. As seen in the photo, those in the group wrote down and displayed their quotes, aiming to inspire people passing by."
As part of The Haldon Poetry Club, patients and staff choose a few poems from either books or the internet, which were then discussed together in the group.
Charlotte Maycock, Senior Peer Support Worker, said: "Towards the end of the session everyone choose their favourite line from one of the selected poems to create a group poem about recovery and hope. It was lovely to see the patients have a sense of pride and achievement through a shared goal."
