Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Two books came out in April which have an important focus on girls' and women's experiences. There is much more to be done on expanding the voices heard but I feel encouraged that this is happening. 001
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 06/05/2025There is space for a new group member in the ex-boarders Weds eve therapeutic support group in Hove. We meet fortnightly. If this is of interest, do get in touch. www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...counselling-hove.comBoarding School Survivors Support GroupIn person support group for ex boarders in Brighton and Hove. 000
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 29/04/2025I'm in print! Now that I have a hard copy in my hands, it feels true. I hope the book proves helpful and adds something meaningful to the growing literature on boarding school harm. With thanks to Nick Duffell for the opportunity to contribute a chapter on a subject close to my heart. 000
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 25/04/2025An excellent @PiersCross podcast with @NickyMoxey and @DrLindaDevereux on third culture kids who are sent to boarding school in their "passport country". Much here resonates with my own experience and that of many of my clients. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNH...youtube.comThird Culture Kids | Girls Experiences of Boarding School | AEM #126 Nicky Moxey & Dr Linda DevereuxYouTube video by Piers Cross 020
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 21/04/2025This is why I do the work that I do www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.com‘Breaking our spirits was the plan’: the lifelong impact of having gone to boarding schoolAs a new documentary explores Boarding School Syndrome, seven former pupils share their stories… 010
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 20/04/2025www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.com‘Breaking our spirits was the plan’: the lifelong impact of having gone to boarding schoolAs a new documentary explores Boarding School Syndrome, seven former pupils share their stories… 010
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 05/04/2025RIP Amadou. So much great music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O30-...youtube.comAmadou & Mariam - Beaux Dimanches [Dimanche à Bamako] (Official Music Video)YouTube video by Amadou & Mariam 010
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 15/03/2025There are three free available to view webinars accompanying the film Boarding on Insanity which explore a range of questions around the impact of boarding schools. You can find them here www.boardingoninsanity.com/webinarsboardingoninsanity.comGeneral 2 — Circle of Change Productions Ltd 112
Reposted by Karen MacmillanSuzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Tonight I am attendng the third in Piers Cross & Ben Cole's webinars on Boarding School Syndrome. The stories we have heard shared over these webinars are remarkable. This form of traumatisng children needs to be recognised so it stands equally alongside the many other forms. No more #denial. 182
Reposted by Karen MacmillanDr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Where does TrumpElon think innovation for all their favorite biotech corporations comes from? PCR only exists because somebody was looking for bacteria in hot springs at Yellowstone. I’m just a private practice ophthalmologist who barely understands p values but even I know this shit is important. 16597139
Reposted by Karen MacmillanIrvine Welsh @irvinewelsh.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Don’t want to keep spending time on these creeps. In the world of culture and discotheque music we have bigger fish to fry. But I liked this article from @amandamarcotte.bsky.social www.salon.com/2025/03/12/i...salon.com"I am the alpha in this relationship": What Musk's romantic history reveals about his hold on Trump"Love-bombing" is how Elon took over the MAGA cult Donald had built 2374
Reposted by Karen MacmillanAlex Renton @axrenton.bsky.social · 06/03/2025On Monday the Commons discusses legislation for #mandatoryreporting of child sexual abuse - at last. But the bill currently is useless - it must be a crime to fail to report evidence OR suspicion of abuse. As in most countries Otherwise, the scandals and the misery will go on. tinyurl.com/4uy8jufkseenheard.org.ukImportance of Mandatory Reporting - Jonathan West - Director of Mandate Now - Seen & HeardMandatory reporting must include known AND suspected child sexual abuse, a CRIMINAL SANCTION for failing to report and protection for those making reports 051
Reposted by Karen MacmillanSuzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 05/03/20252. Here's one thing I said in the chat tonight: Darren McGarvey has a new book coming out, reflecting on how adults tell their stories of childhood trauma. This discussion creates one place of intersection for the wider trauma movement and the as-yet-narrower boarding school survivor movement. 041
Reposted by Karen MacmillanSuzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Super panel discussion tonight, led by Piers Cross about the new film #BoardingOnInsanity. Nearly 80 people attended! More discussions to come on 10 & 13 March. Sign up on the link below. Things feel hopeful. boardingoninsanity.com 194
Reposted by Karen MacmillanSuzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 04/03/2025That meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance contained so many shifts in relational boundaries. It is easy to have missed them, amidst the drama & the bluster. I want to highlight them because they provide signals as to how international relations will be tested in coming weeks. THREAD 33217
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 24/02/2025A quick shout out about my Introduction to Boarding School Syndrome workshop for therapists at the Wilbury Clinic in Hove this Saturday morning - details and booking here thewilburyclinic.co.uk/workshops-tr...thewilburyclinic.co.ukWorkshops / Trainings / Courses - The Wilbury ClinicOffering a range of workshops and courses for Therapists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors in Hove, Brighton. Includes Trauma therapy, CPD, Non-dual. 010
Reposted by Karen MacmillanTaylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Available for pre-order on April 3rd, mark your calendars! 📦 031
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Final proofreading this weekend of my chapter for this book, published by Routlege in April. It's an odd and not entirely comfortable feeling, made easier by having the first chance to read the other chapters written by fellow practitioners. www.routledge.com/The-Un-Makin... 010
Reposted by Karen MacmillanThe Tories Made Me German @wyndhamwallace.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Some private schools never learn www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...dailymail.co.uk£55k-a-year school failing on pupils' 'physical and mental health'An inspection of Uppingham School, in Leicestershire, concluded the elite establishment fell woefully short of the standards and did not meet three out of five of the inspector's criteria. 033
Reposted by Karen MacmillanThe Tories Made Me German @wyndhamwallace.bsky.social · 05/02/2025It’s taken far too long for this to happen, but it’s a major victory for all those seeking justice for crimes they could not be expected to process, let alone comprehend, at such a young age. Thanks to all who campaigned for this overdue justice. ❤️ www.theguardian.com/law/2025/feb...theguardian.com‘Watershed moment’ as three-year time limit on child rape claims scrapped in England and WalesUnder current rules, civil child sexual abuse cases must be brought within three years of turning 18 031
Reposted by Karen MacmillanAlex Renton @axrenton.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Child sexual abuse in institutions, cultural changes, organised cover-up... and how we could make children safer today. All episodes/series of In Dark Corners now on BBC Sounds, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. @mandatenow.bsky.social @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...bbc.co.ukBBC Radio 4 - In Dark Corners - Available nowAvailable episodes of In Dark Corners 044
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Many of our world leaders attended boarding school. So how does that in turn affect our society? Film premiere at Rio Cinema, E8, on 1 March doors opening 1.30pm, film starts 2-4pm inc Q&A with special guests and the film team. Tickets here: www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/boardi...riocinema.org.ukBoarding on Insanity + Q&AIt is a sobering fact that the majority of our world leaders attended boarding school. So how does that in turn affect our society? Are our leaders who attended boarding school, traumatised? BOARDIN... 000
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Please see this new documentary. Short trailer here: vimeo.com/1049697552?f...vimeo.comBoarding On Insanity promo 1st FebThis is "Boarding On Insanity promo 1st Feb" by ben cole cinematography on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 011
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 29/01/2025From the introduction by Olivia Laing: "School. He called it Paradise Perverted: beatings instead of embraces, the miserable little boys in their poorly fitting suits torturing each other, starved of affection, estranged from their bodies" Prep school, boarding school. 010
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 26/01/2025The in person Hove therapeutic support group for boarding school survivors starts again this Wednesday evening (Jan 29th); if you are interested in joining us, do get in touch www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...counselling-hove.comBoarding School Survivors Support GroupIn person support group for ex boarders in Brighton and Hove. 000
Reposted by Karen MacmillanKaren Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 15/01/2025My therapeutic support group for boarding school survivors starts again after the break on Wednesday January 29th at 6:30 in Hove. Do get in touch if this is of interest. www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...counselling-hove.comBoarding School Survivors Support GroupIn person support group for ex boarders in Brighton and Hove. 001
Reposted by Karen MacmillanMorag Edwards @moragedwards.bsky.social · 02/01/2025This article by Dr Suzanne Zeedyck about the Christmas blockbuster film ‘Wicked’ is well worth reading. It explains how myths about boarding education are perpetuated in our society and why this matters. @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social suzannezeedyck.substack.com/p/boarding-school-trauma-in-wicked 132
Reposted by Karen MacmillanAlex Renton @axrenton.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Massive news. There are hundreds of thousands of people in Britain abused as children that this law would have saved. Including me. Well done Tom Perry & @mandatenow.bsky.social. I've campaigned on this a bit: for them, a life's work. Now: get the new law right. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...theguardian.comYvette Cooper says she will force professionals to report child sexual abuse claimsHome secretary announces plans to implement key demand from Jay inquiry in England 3177
Karen Macmillan @macnelliebus.bsky.social · 15/01/2025My therapeutic support group for boarding school survivors starts again after the break on Wednesday January 29th at 6:30 in Hove. Do get in touch if this is of interest. www.counselling-hove.com/bss-support-...counselling-hove.comBoarding School Survivors Support GroupIn person support group for ex boarders in Brighton and Hove. 001