Libby Nugent

Cinderella Services and the Glass Fit In the old versions of Cinderella, before the glass slipper and the pumpkin coach were polished into Disney sheen, there is grief. The loss of a mother and the intrusion of an unchosen life. The fairy...

My latest blog: Cinderella Services and the Glass Fit

In clinical life, containment often operates in the background: shaped by policy, maintained through administration, and carried out in the discernment of teams.
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Greek Myths and Fairy tale in Psychoanalysis and Group Analysis Exploring depth psychology through Greek mythology and fairy tales in a Group Reflective Space.

Just a few spaces left for this series.
All welcome.

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Leadership as a Riddle of Relationship: In Indian folklore, vetalas are spirits that dwell in cremation grounds and are said to animate the dead. Although unsettling, they are powerful beings who, if subjugated, can be of great use to human...

This post 'Leadership as a Riddle of Relationship' explores the symbolic and ethical dimensions of leadership through the Indian folktale The King and the Corpse.

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Quarterly Reflective Practice Group for Psychologists in Leadership A supportive space for clinicians to reflect on their personal and professional journeys and share challenges.

Quarterly Reflective Practice Group for Psychologists in Leadership
Begins Tuesday, September 30, 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Space still available. www.eventbrite.com/e/1396982084...

The Tiger Who Came to Tea: Stories of Uninvited Visitors A favourite childhood tale of mine is Judith Kerr’s The Tiger Who Came to Tea. On its surface, it is a charming story of an unexpected guest who eats all the food in Sophie’s house and drains the taps...

I now have a newsletter ‘Symbolic Currents’ on LinkedIn. It focuses on group process and ethics through story.

This is the first edition - exploring The Tiger Who Came to Tea

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Quarterly Reflective Practice Group for Psychologists in Leadership A supportive space for clinicians to reflect on their personal and professional journeys and share challenges.

Quarterly Reflective Practice Group for Psychologists in Leadership
Begins Tuesday, September 30 1:30 - 4:30pm

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Greek Myths and Fairy tale in Psychoanalysis and Group Analysis Exploring depth psychology through Greek mythology and fairy tales in a Group Reflective Space.

Greek Myths and Fairy tale in Psychoanalysis and Group Analysis

A Group Reflective Space Exploring Symbolism, Storytelling, and Unconscious Processes

Starting 3rd Nov– Meeting Weekly for Seven Weeks
Mondays, 8:00 – 9:30 PM (UK Time)
Online

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Recovering from the Death Mother: Reclaiming Life in NHS & Social Care Work Moving beyond the self-sacrificing archetype, embracing rest, support, and community to reclaim a balanced life.

Recovering from the Death Mother: Reclaiming Life in NHS & Social Care Work

Moving beyond the self-sacrificing archetype, embracing rest, support, and community to reclaim a balanced life.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:30 - 16:00 BST

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Quarterly Reflective Practice Group for Psychologists in Leadership A supportive space for clinicians to reflect on their personal and professional journeys and share challenges.

Quarterly Reflective Practice Group for Psychologists in Leadership www.eventbrite.com/e/1396982084...

Let the Bone Sing: Group Analytic Reflections on the Depressive Position, Bodily Truth, and the Stories We Tell When the Body Won’t Stay QuietFairy tales say things our theories often cannot. They bypass the defended mind and speak in symbols, archetypes, and the secret language of the body. Lately I have been ...

New blog: Let the Bone Sing: Group Analytic Reflections on the Depressive Position, Bodily Truth, and the Stories We Tell

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The Sister and the System: A Fairy Tale of Relational Change The Seven Ravens is a lesser known Grimm tale that begins with a father who has seven sons and longs for a daughter. When she is finally born, frail and sickly, the father sends the sons to fetch wate...

New Blog - The Sister and the System: A Fairy Tale of Relational Change.
When a plant is wilting, ... we’re told to change its environment... But what does this mean in a group or social context, where the "environment" is made up of other people?
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Reflective Practice Group for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists. Begins Tuesday 16th September.

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Ten Reflections on Group Facilitation: A Musical Perspective Recently, I’ve been experimenting with AI to explore new metaphors for group dynamics. Unsurprisingly, there are many, but one of my favourites is music. Much has been written about this connection, a...

Ten Reflections on Group Facilitation. Some thoughts on how musical metaphors can help us reflect on group dynamics.

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Friday Fairytale A space to explore stories within a group setting, uncovering the depth of psychological insights they offer at the 'Friday Fairytale'.

Iron Hans’ unveils growth, risk & transformation. Through discussion, we’ll explore symbols (the golden spring, the wild man) & link them to psychology—personal & collective.

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A Group Analytic View: In group analysis, the tale’s dynamics mirror our collective process. Iron Hans & the boy’s bond highlight how groups reflect, challenge & deepen our understanding—symbols & reactions connect us to shared stories. #GroupAnalysis #FridayFairytale

Jungian Lens: Carl Jung views ‘Iron Hans’ through archetypes—the Wild Man as the shadow, untamed yet wise. The boy’s journey reflects individuation: integrating conscious & unconscious to become whole. What hidden parts of yourself might emerge? #Jung #Archetype

In ‘Iron John,’ Robert Bly sees the wild man (Iron Hans) as a symbol of raw, primal masculinity. It’s a call to reconnect with instinct, mentorship & initiation—vital for personal growth in a disconnected world. How do we embrace this energy today? #DepthPsychology

Friday Fairytale A space to explore stories within a group setting, uncovering the depth of psychological insights they offer at the 'Friday Fairytale'.

The next Friday Fairytale online session we will be discussing ‘Iron Hans’

Explore the psychology, symbols & archetypes of this story.

Friday, 27th June 2pm - 3:30pm (UK).

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Navigating the Death Mother: Ambivalence and Attachment in the NHS A space to explore the emotional toll of NHS Work and the tension between care and sacrifice.

Navigating the Death Mother: Ambivalence and Attachment in the NHS

A space to explore the emotional toll of NHS Work and the tension between care and sacrifice.

Sat, 2 Aug 2025 10:30 - 12:30 BST

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You can have principles that inform techniques and practice, but you can’t go from principles to manualization.
- Scott Miller

Navigating the Death Mother: Ambivalence and Attachment in the NHS A space to explore the emotional toll of NHS Work and the tension between care and sacrifice.

A space to explore the emotional toll of NHS Work and the tension between care and sacrifice.

Sat, 2 Aug 2025 10:30 - 12:30 BST

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The Innocent Wanderer: Naming the Wolves on the Path of Needles Little Red Riding Hood is a tale of innocence betrayed, its roots tangled in centuries-old folklore. A young girl, basket full of gifts, steps into a forest to visit her sick grandmother, only to meet...

Grooming gangs, diverse in culture yet united in harm, wield unique narratives and rituals, each demanding specific confrontation. In a world thinned by digital fluency and unpractised in physical courage, speaking truth to power is no mere act of voice …

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To the Clinicians Who Missed Supervision (again). The Overlooked Child’s Burden“It happened again,” you wrote. Another crisis—urgent, unavoidable.“There was no one else. I’m sorry for wasting your time.”I pictured you: 9 p.m., shift long over, still ...

Sacrifice is inevitable in underfunded systems, but relentless giving without support doesn’t sustain care—it depletes it.

In my latest post, I explore the Overlooked Child—the clinician who learned that self-care feels like betrayal.

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Awakening the NHS: A Mythic and Group Analytic Reflection of Briar Rose The Vow and the Cradle: A Nation That Made a PromiseIn the Brothers Grimm's tale of Little Briar Rose, a long-awaited child is born to a rejoicing court. In celebration, twelve fairies are invited to ...

A fairy tale analysis of the NHS.

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The Necessary Task: Death Mother, Sibling Society, and the Crisis of Care in the NHS “The wish to be endlessly needed is one of the most exhausting forms of love.”—James HillmanWe inhabit a care system that is fracturing—not merely from budget cuts or staff shortages, but under the we...

Some more reflections on the death mother and working in the NHS.

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The Necessary Task: Death Mother, Sibling Society, and the Crisis of Care in the NHS “The wish to be endlessly needed is one of the most exhausting forms of love.”—James HillmanWe inhabit a care system that is fracturing—not merely from budget cuts or staff shortages, but under the we...

Some more reflections on the death mother and working in the NHS.

www.libbynugent.com/post/the-nec...

When a part of us, or one our emotions, is kept out of consciousness it cannot be recognised, understood or addressed.
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That means it has power over us, often driving our behaviour without us being aware of what is happening.
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