I have just re-read my previous blog post and if I didn't know myself, in other words, if I was you, I might think, well, this is all a bit far fetched. The Guy is Bi-Polar, he might be Hypo-Manic. He might be going high, getting enthusiastic. I am not. I am flat-lining.
The two major periods of employment that I had were as a Development Officer for the Young Farmers' Clubs of Wales and a Head of Drama. So I have worked with the youth of city and country.
My specific interest is in Mental Health because of my own experiences but because I have been given time to observe the machinations of Society rather than being forced to take part in something so unhealthy I feel there is an opportunity to create an environment of peace and sanctuary, of healing and repair.
What makes me think as a white guy that I can help or even understand the experience of Black and Minority Ethnic Young People. Well I've taught them in school and observed how creative and inventive they are. I feel that UK plc owes something to these young people specifically. Their grandparents and greatgrandparents were brought here to fulfill employment shortages!
What a cold and unwelcome environment they arrived in.
The Therapeutic Community could provide a variety of experiences. Horticulture and Animal Husbandry, working the land, Theatre, Therapy, lots and lots of therapy.
It's about getting a team together. Maybe this group won't be reached by what I have in mind but a specifically designed Therapeutic Community could help many.
Anyway, you gotta have a dream and this is my dream!
I am blogging for Mental Health!
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