Rai Waddingham

That sounds amazing - a special space 💖

Making Music: Using Lived Experience in Open Dialogue  - Dialogue (R)Evolution Some reflections on the use of personal experience of mental ill health, distress and/or trauma in Open Dialogue Network Meetings

I’ve been thinking, lately, about using Lived Experience within Open Dialogue. Here’s an article with some of my thoughts. It’d be great to hear yours, too. To me, it’s like making music.

dialoguerevolution.com/2025/07/29/u...

In Kent, we worked with lots of people without support network within Open Dialogue. I think there’s a role for community bridging, maybe - building networks. That’s something that can take time. But the core approach seemed useful for people who came on their own.

Thank you. I’m sorry that’s been your experience. I think that maybe it’s worse when something is dressed up as kind, but retains the same fundamental problems. It can be crazymaking. I think OD has the potential to change the way services work, but it’s a long road. And alternatives are key

Thank you Charlie. I really appreciate that ☺️

What is Open Dialogue? Why It Inspires Me - Dialogue (R)Evolution Exploring what is Open Dialogue and what it might offer mental health services in the UK and beyond. Considers the role of Lived Experience.

I wrote a little something about why Open Dialogue inspires me, as a survivor and as a practitioner. Be great to know what you think about it ☺️

dialoguerevolution.com/2025/07/20/w...