It is with great joy and pride that we can share with you today that we are closing yet another client file. Our client, a participant of the Lifetime Care and Support scheme, is living … read more
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The missing link between health, recovery and work.
I’ve been curious of late as to why there was still the reputation that return to work and recovery are not working. When I say it’s not working, it’s not moving fast enough. It’s not … read more
What happens when we only focus on WHAT a client can do
Have you noticed that despite providing tools, equipment, strategies, while having medical endorsement and demonstration of functional capacity, some people still find it really difficult to return to work? I’ve been thinking about this long … read more
I’m So Tired…
Have you heard yourself expressing just how tired you are – once, twice, maybe 3 times a week? Fatigue is turning up everywhere – not just in recovery. I’m hearing people express just how tired … read more
A new take on fear in recovery and return to work
Fear is one of the greatest drivers in recovery and helping people to return to work. Not only are our clients often scared of pain or emotional distress, we often hear other fears relating to Not … read more
How We Move More In a Day
Last week, I published a blog post titled, ‘When exercise hurts – a personal experience’. Lots of awesome discussion came about on social media from this, and it prompted me to think about movement in … read more
When exercise hurts. A personal experience.
5 years ago, I was trail running for 2 hours at a time twice a week along the fire trails in the Blue Mountains National park. This was a massive achievement as I had never been … read more
We are back and ready to serve.
Welcome to 2019. Yes, it is here, and it’s quite possibly larger than life right now. Purple Co HQ has been buzzing for the last week getting ready for the start of the work year … read more
Would you like FREE access to the Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit?
Consultant Rehabilitation Counsellor Kylie Warry and I had the pleasure of being able to contribute to the 2018 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit. This Summit is the Brain Child of Denise Stewart. Denise is … read more
What is it Really Like to Live with Post Cancer Fatigue?
Living with post cancer fatigue is hard. It’s confusing, and for many people they describe feeling as though they are failing. There are many ways that people have found to help them manage their energy … read more