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Dolly Sen is one of the leading figures in the UK mental health movement, and is passionate about changing perceptions around mental health. She has been celebrated for educating people about mental health and challenging stigma and misinformation in a unique, innovative and interesting way.
YOU CAN BOOK HER TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
Facilitate workshops and focus groups on: mental health discrimination, recovery, mental health awareness, hearing voices, mental health and creativity. (Other subjects considered)
Previous clients include: Institute of Psychiatry, Lambeth Hospital, Creative Routes, Kindred Minds, SLAM.
Previous clients include: Mental Health Today, Open Mind, Artery, Southwark Mind, Creative Routes, Launchpad Newcastle, Disability Arts Online, Bonkersfest, Mayor of London Disability Campaign, Bromley Advocacy Project Newsletter.
Author of 8 Books, including 'THE WORLD IS FULL OF LAUGHTER' published by Chipmunka (click here to read reviews of the book)
Previous clients include: Camberwell Arts Week, Creative Routes, Southwark Mind, Lambeth Mind, London City Hall, Royal College of Psychiatrist Edinburgh Conference, Wolfson College, Oxford University, Disability Capital Conference, Institute of Psychiatry, London Hearing Voices Groups Project, University of Westminister, Lambeth Hospital, Streatham Library, Kindred Minds, SLaM Trust Psychology conference -Guys Hospital, Thamesreach
What others say about her:
" Dolly is a very special individual who is able to inspire and motivate her fellow users/survivors. Time and time again, we have received feedback from users stating how much they have valued Dolly’s contribution to our work and the wider user movement" Teresa Priest, Southwark Mind
"Inspiring!" John Bird, The Big Issue
"I am still getting great feedback from those who attended your Recovery Workshop - apparently you were absolutely awesome!" Kindred Minds
"Dolly Sen is a remarkable woman. I have heard her speak on three separate occasions and have also co-facilitated a one day workshop with her on recovery. She is a talented presenter, who has a unique ability to reach both staff and service users. She presents in a lively, authoritative and yet humble manner. She is also very reliable. I will certainly be looking to commission a lot more work from Dolly in the future." Dr Jerome Carson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
"Dolly Sen is a living legend in the world of mental health. Book her now." Jason Pegler CEO of the social enterprise Chipmunkapublishing www.chipmunkapublishing.com
"Dolly Sen presented a very clear, insightful and thought proving perspective entitled “Into a more Positive Light” at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust annual Psychology Conference on the 24th November 2008. Her approach to life and the way she approaches challenges in her life brought the audience more in touch with the struggles people face in living with a mental illness, but more importantly the positive and constructive way she addresses challenges such as social stigma, preconceived beliefs and prejudice associated with mental illness."Dr Peter du Plessis, Deputy Trust Head of Psychology, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
"The feedback from the trainees was very positive and hearing your story andthe huge journey you have undertaken was inspiring and thought provoking forour day to day practice. I was impressed by your ability to describe clearlydifficult and traumatic experiences in an articulate and resonant way. Dr Susannah Whitwell, ST6 General Adult Psychiatry, On behalf of the Calman Committee
She offers a sliding scale rate system. Contact her for details.