A wee bit about me

Passions and joys

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All things Yoga- asana (movement/postures), mediation and yoga nidra (guided relaxation)
Hiking, wild camping, walking long-distance trail- reconnecting with our self, nature and the world around us…
Long-distance running- always been apart of my life for different reasons, I now run as a form of mediation and enjoyment- with no pressure or real goals in mind…
All things aromatherapy- exploring the uses of plant oils for everything from health and well-ness to cleaning and other remedies…
Writing/Podcasts producing – Wee Stories with People/drawing- tapping into the creative process
Reading and listening to podcast (learned oh so much from listening to podcasts)

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Experience

Work, Education and Volunteering

Education

Edge Hill University- MSc Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health, 2019-2020
University of Stirling- BA Sports Studies with (the psychology of physical activity, anatomy physiology and sports nutrition) - 2014 – 2018
The University of Edinburgh- Community Education 2013– 2014
Edinburgh College- HNC Working with Communities

Some of my work/fav volunteering experiences

Current position- Mental Health Development Officer with the wonderful charity Friends of the Award (FOTA)
Tackling the Blues Mentor- working collaboratively to delivering mental health programs in schools -Everton in the Community-
Student Advisor -Edge hill university-
Orkney Youth Hostel- one of my favorite jobs, exploring the Orkney islands for two summers and meeting/learning from people all over the world -Scottish Youth Hostel Association-

Campus cycling officer, promoting inclusive active travel - Cycling Scotland-
Youth Work- years of working with young people in different capacities from summer programmes to homework clubs
Support Work/Community Work- women's group
Cycle leader/Bike Ability leader -Cycling Scotland-
Walk leader -Paths for All-
Foodbank- Stirling and Omskirk

Other relevant training