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“This is what rituals are for. We do spiritual ceremonies as human beings in order to create a safe resting place for our most complicated feelings of joy or trauma, so that we don't have to haul those feelings around with us forever, weighing us down. We all need such places of ritual safekeeping. And I do believe that if your culture or tradition doesn't have the specific ritual you are craving, then you are absolutely permitted to make up a ceremony of your own devising, fixing your own broken-down emotional systems with all the do-it-yourself resourcefulness of a generous plumber/poet” Elizabeth Gilbert from Eat, Pray, Love  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E9-The-Place--Power--Potential-of-Ritual-ekg370 Released on October 2nd (run time of 44:17) this episode focuses on the place, power and potential of ritual. As people working in the maritime sector we are often asked to pray with others, or to mark a death on board, or to share in a blessing of a ship. Rituals are important markers in life, and have the potential for incredible significance. This episode explores why we have ritual, how to develop them, and how to incorporate ritual into our everyday lives. Today we are joined by an amazing guest, Sande Ramage, who works as Spiritual Care Coordinator for a local health board. Here Sande is asked to perform rituals and ceremonies on a regular basis. Sande encourages us to consider the significant of living intentional lives, and how we can incorporate ritual into our life and practice. Useful Resources shared in the podcast: Why Do People Perform Rituals? by Axel Michaels lt.org/publication/why-do-people-perform-rituals Why Rituals Matter Michael Norton www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE42C8z9brE Podcast COVID-19 and the Loss of Rituals, Formation of New Ones Michael Norton, PhD www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/ritual-loss-covid-19?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-pandemics&utm_content=sop-ep106-ritual-loss-covid The Restorative Power of Ritual by Scott Berinato hbr.org/2020/04/the-restorative-power-of-ritual From Beginning to End: The Rituals of Our Lives byRobert Fulghum www.bookdepository.com/From-Beginning-End-Robert-Fulghum/9780804111140 Resources Recommended by Sande: Juliet Batten A Cup of Sunlight: Discovering the Sacred in Everyday Life www.julietbatten.co.nz/product/cup-sunlight-discovering-sacred-everyday-life/ Juliet Batten Celebrating the Southern Seasons, Ritual for Aotearoa www.julietbatten.co.nz/product/celebrating-southern-seasons-rituals-aotearoa/ Juliet Batten Dancing with the Seasons www.julietbatten.co.nz/product/dancing-seasons-resilience-inspiration-times-change/ Riting Myth Mythic Writing: Plotting Your Personal Story by Dennis Patrick Slattery dennispslattery.com/wordpress/2012/05/riting-myth-mythic-writing-plotting-your-personal-story/ The Stories We Live By: Personal Myths and the Making of the Self by Dan P McAdams www.bookdepository.com/Stories-We-Live-By-Dan-P-McAdams/9781572301887 Mighty Stories Dangerous Rituals: Weaving Together the Human and the Divine by Herbet Anderson & Edward Foley www.bookdepository.com/Mighty-Stories-Dangerous-Rituals-Herbert-Anderson/9780787956486 Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings by John O'Donohue www.amazon.com/dp/0385522274?tag=joodo-20 Anam Cara by John O'Donohue www.amazon.com/Anam-Cara-Book-Celtic-Wisdom/dp/006092943X The Inner Landscape of Beauty podcast John O'Donohue onbeing.org/programs/john-odonohue-the-inner-landscape-of-beauty-aug2017/ Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore www.bookdepository.com/Care-Soul-Thomas-Moore/9780749941208 A Religion of Ones’ Own by Thomas Moore www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313524/a-religion-of-ones-own-by-thomas-moore/
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“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too” Paulo Coelho  Listen Here: anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E8-Supervision-ejt72v Released on September 20 (run time of 33:57) this episode built on episode 2 by exploring professional supervision as a means of self-care for those working on the front-lines of maritime ministry. We did this by revisiting the story of the seafarer (introduced in episodes 6 and 7) and thought about two parts of this encounter that, on reflection, needed to be considered in more depth. We looked at some definitions of professional supervision, and we also thought about the role and purpose of supervision. We noted that professional supervision is a formal process, which is part of effective self-care, which enables us to reflect on our experiences and to consider things that occur in the course of our ministry that have the potential to hinder us or to help us to become better at what we do. Then, using the Kairos Circle as one helpful framework for reflection, we unpacked the two parts of the visit that had caused us to feel uneasy - using this as an example of how supervision can be beneficial to our ongoing development and safe practice.  Useful Resources shared in the podcast:
The Learning Circle - a neat video explanation of the Kairos Circle vimeo.com/101761387 Here is a printable version diveintoflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LEARNING-CIRCLE.pdf Other potential models/approaches for supervision including an outline of Peer Supervision reflectivesupervision.com/resources/APPROACHES%20TO%20REFLECTIVE%20PRACTICE.pdf “The moment I hit free fall was an instant regret – I recognised that I made the greatest mistake in my life and I thought it was too late” Kevin Hines author of Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E7-Suicide---The-S-Word-Part-Three-ej3vmu Released on September 4 (run time of 38:28) as the third in a three-part special series on suicide and suicide prevention. In this episode we explored the third part of the useful mnemonic that we can use when assessing someone who we think might be having thoughts of suicide S-E-A where: S stands for Sensing or Perceiving that someone might have thoughts of suicide; E stands for Exploring, what we see, hear, see or learn about the person that might cause us to ask the vital question "are you thinking about suicide?"; and A which stands for Acting, taking appropriate action if someone says that they are having thoughts of suicide, and how to keep them safe. In considering ways of taking appropriate action we revisited the seafarer who was introduced in episode 6 who was possibly having thoughts of suicide. We thought through the signs we had picked up in the things we saw, heard, sensed and learnt and then, using these invitations, we reflected these back to the seafarer before asking the critical question "are you thinking about suicide?" We also thought about what might happen if we got it wrong, or if the response to our question was elusive, and also what to do if the answer was "yes". The episode closed as we explored some options for help, some ways to ensure that the seafarer was kept safe, and some useful resources available for seafarers. Useful Resources shared in the podcast: “Cracked not Broken: Surviving and Thriving after a Suicide Attempt” by Kevin Hines www.bookdepository.com/Cracked-Not-Broken-Kevin-Hines/9781442222403?ref=grid-view&qid=1601345278363&sr=1-1 You can also listen to him tell his story at NatCon19: "Believe in Second Chances" www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKe3gsOiitg The bridge between suicide and life by Kevin Briggs www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CIq4mtiamY Beyond Blue website with a myriad of videos and very useful resources www.beyondblue.org.au/ ISWAN's SeafarerHelp a free, confidential, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families available 24 hours a day 365 days per year. The direct dial is +44 20 7323 2737 or email [email protected]. They can also be contacted via Skype, WhatsApp, FaceBook, Viber or Callback. www.seafarerhelp.org/en/ "We must be willing to see things as they are, rather than as we hope, wish, or expect them to be" Steve Hagan  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E6-Suicide---The-S-Word-Part-Two-eiecod Released on August 21 (run time of 48:26) as the second in a three-part special series on suicide and suicide prevention. In this episode we explored the second part of the useful mnemonic that we can use when assessing someone who we think might be having thoughts of suicide S-E-A where: S stands for Sensing or Perceiving that someone might have thoughts of suicide; E stands for Exploring, what we see, hear, see or learn about the person that might cause us to ask the vital question "are you thinking about suicide?"; and A which stands for Acting, taking appropriate action if someone says that they are having thoughts of suicide, and how to keep them safe. We considered some of the myths that surround suicide which can get in the way of us being willing to really ask someone how they are doing, and then we reviewed the IS PATH WARM indicators from episode 5. This was followed by a case study of an actual visit to a ship where I met a seafarer who caused me to wonder if he was having thoughts of suicide. We explored the encounter and then we thought about the IS PATH WARM indicators as they applied to what we had seen, heard, sensed and learnt from him. From what we had learned from the seafarer it was clear that he was not in a good space, and he was certainly demonstrating some of the indicators. His story will be picked up in the next episode. Useful Resources shared in the podcast: Mayo Clinic “Suicide and suicidal thoughts – symptoms and causes”. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/symptoms-causes/syc-20378048 Great videos, aimed at youth suicide but applicable across the board. Free online suicide prevention training course: LifeKeepers NZ www.lifekeepers.nz/ Zero Suicide Alliance UK www.zerosuicidealliance.com/ Ted Talk How to start a conversation about suicide by Jeremy Forbes TED@Westpac www.ted.com/talks/jeremy_forbes_how_to_start_a_conversation_about_suicide?language=en BeyondBlue a fantastic website with a myriad of resources www.beyondblue.org.au/ SAVE another fantastic trove of helpful materials save.org/ Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.nz/home/our-work/category/51/suicide-prevention “Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, rather it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better”   Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E5-Suicide---The-S-Word-Part-One-ehpvtv Released on August 7 (run time of 33:52) as the first in a three-part special series on suicide and suicide prevention. In this episode we considered the impact of suicide, noting that the World Health Organisation estimates that around 300 million people are affected by depression worldwide, and that depression can be one of the contributing factors in suicidal ideation. We also noted the stark reality that there is believed to be around 800,000 deaths by suicide in the world each year, or one person every 39 seconds. In addition for every death by suicide we know that there are more than 20 others who have made a significant attempt. This means that there are around 16 million suicide attempts every year, or 5 attempts every 10 seconds. We considered the key findings of the recent report into Seafarers Mental Health & Wellbeing produced by Cardiff University's Seafarers International Research Centre, which suggested that contact with home was the number one desire of seafarers, and has the potential for considerable improvement in wellbeing aboard. iosh.com/media/6306/seafarers-mental-health-wellbeing-full-report.pdf We also thought about what the bible has to say about suicide and depression, and why many people are reluctant to talk about how they are really feeling. We were introduced to a useful mnemonic when assessing someone who we might perceive is having thoughts of suicide: S-E-A S stands for Sensing or Perceiving that someone might have thoughts of suicide; E stands for Exploring, what we see, hear, see or learn about the person that might cause us to ask the vital question "are you thinking about suicide?"; and A which stands for Acting, taking appropriate action if someone says that they are having thoughts of suicide, and how to keep them safe. Then the episode concluded by unpacking the first part of S-E-A by thinking about the key signs to look for, when we might think that someone is having thoughts of suicide - using a second mnemonic: IS PATH WARM Useful Resources shared in the podcast: Ted Talk Why we need to talk about suicide by Mark Henick @ TEDxToronto www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1QoyTmeAYw&vl=en Psych Central Show Podcast Debunking Suicide Myths and Misconceptions psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-debunking-suicide-myths-and-misconceptions/ Suicide Prevention Help Guide www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention.htm Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention “If you are going through hell, just keep going” Winston Churchill  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E4-Providing-for-Seafarers-Mental-Health-eh1bg3 Released on July 21 (run time of 38:53) episode three focussed on the ways that we can support seafarers mental health, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The episode featured an interview with the Sailor Societies National Chaplain for New Zealand, Reverend Aaron ironside. Useful Resources shared in the podcast: The Mission to Seafarers Chat to a Chaplain digital chaplaincy portal www.missiontoseafarers.org/contact-a-chaplain The Sailor’s Society Wellness at Sea app wellnessatsea.org/ YouTube series by Brett Ullman Navigating Everything these very, very short videos contain a wide range of subjects and have some powerful tips of how we can all cope in this time of unprecedented difficulty. Brett has a number of channels, including one on parenting and also one on mental health. www.youtube.com/c/BrettUllman1/featured “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E3-Advocacy-egcaa0 Released on July 6 (run time of 27:44) episode three focussed on the place and importance of advocacy within the maritime ministry sector. We considered what advocacy is and some key advocacy tools including mass rallies, social media and appeals to legislative bodies. Useful Resources shared in the podcast: Advocacy Toolkit (examples): Unicef www.unicef.org/evaluation/files/Advocacy_Toolkit.pdf TearFund learn.tearfund.org/~/media/files/tilz/publications/roots/english/advocacy_toolkit/second_edition/tearfundadvocacytoolkit.pdf?la=en Ted Talk Five steps to Becoming an Advocate by Joseph R Campbell @ TEDxAdelaide www.ted.com/talks/joseph_r_campbell_five_steps_to_becoming_an_advocate?language=en Ted Talk Advocacy Through Social Media: Why Trending Topics Matter by Karen McAlister @ TEDxUTA www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4sGLLaLq-Q Be the Change by Zach Hunter www.amazon.com/Be-Change-Freeing-Slaves-Changing/dp/0310277566 You can check Zach out here as well: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdek-PmAgnY Living Proof: Telling Your Story to Make a Difference - Essential Skills for Advocates and Spokespersons by John Capecci & Timothy Cage www.amazon.com/Living-Proof-Difference-Essential-Spokespersons/dp/0983870306 “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, and one for helping others” Dr Maya Angelou  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E2-Self-Care-efj4b5 Released on 18 June (run time of 30:11) this episode focussed on the vitally important subject of self-care for those involved on the front-lines of Maritime Ministry. The episode outlined some shocking (and controversial) statistics about the impacts of ministry life before delving into a scriptural understanding of burnout and depression. We then considered the signs and symptoms of burnout and looked at various key self-care approaches, including supervision, spiritual direction, retreats, faith-nurturing activities, and diet and exercise. Useful Resources shared in the podcast: Podcast Series – The Well Helper by Katherine King This podcast covers a wide range of subjects – from mindfulness, to working with grief, and ways to build resilience. thewellhelper.com/ TedTalk Compassion Fatigue: What is it and do you have it? by Juliette Watt www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-4m35Gixno "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead” by Brene Brown www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419 "The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals" by Erlene Grise-Owens, Justine “Jay” Miller, and Mindy Eaves www.amazon.com/Self-Care-Handbook-Workers-Helping-Professionals/dp/1929109539 “There’s a theory that if you gave a million monkeys typewriters and set them all to work, they’d eventually come up with the complete works of William Shakespeare. Yet, thanks to the internet, we now know this isn’t true” - Ian Hart  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/S1-E1-Digital-Chaplaincy-eevoau Released on 4 June episode one (run time of 32:47) focussed on the emerging medium of digital chaplaincy and how it is being used as a practical response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. We explored the new Chat to a Chaplain platform developed by The Mission to Seafarers and considered some of the strengths and weaknesses of digital chaplaincy. While one of the greatest strengths is the fact that digital chaplaincies can be accessed from any place on the planet at any time of the day or night, the downside is the fact that this requires access to the internet and 24 hour manning of the digital platforms. Chat to a Chaplain is monitored 24/7 which makes it an ideal tool during the pandemic. The episode also considered some tips and tricks around making digital interactions meaningful and professional. This included ideas around how to begin and end an interaction. Useful Resources shared in the podcast: HBR IdeaCast Podcast episode 655 Avoiding Miscommunication in a Digital World hbr.org/podcast/2018/11/avoiding-miscommunication-in-a-digital-world The University of York’s free online Digital Wellbeing course www.york.ac.uk/study/moocs/digital-wellbeing/ Helen Morris-Brown’s TED Talk entitled The Psychology of Communicating Effectively in a Digital World www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPaRWUqO-w  Listen Here:
anchor.fm/as-the-crow-flies/episodes/Pilot-eevb0l Released on June 4th, 2020 the pilot episode provides a taste of what the podcast will be all about, outlines the basic format that we will follow in each episode and also explains why it is called As the Crow Flies. |
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