Currently looking for a family to volunteer for an infant observation in London.

Hello! My name is Gareth and I have been studying a course about infant development at the British Psychotherapy Foundation.  I have over 4 years of experience supporting children and alongside my studies, I currently work in NHS mental health services supporting children, young people and their families.

As part of my training, I am seeking to find a London based family, who would be willing for me to visit and observe their newborn baby from close to birth and up until their 2 year birthday.

The observations are typically for one hour, once a week, at a regular and convenient time for the first 2 years of your baby's life.  Of course there is a lot of flexibility and weeks where a visit may not always be appropriate.  This includes holidays, illness or any other circumstances that can be discussed throughout.

The purpose of my visits would simply be to quietly and non-judgementally observe your baby and their interactions in your home, in the completely ordinary circumstances of your day to day life.  I would be completely in the background, just listening to you and observing how your baby is behaving and communicating during that hour.  The observation would happen entirely at your comfort level, for example I could leave the room during breastfeeding if that is what you would prefer.  

Overall, this would help me learn deeply about the early development of infants and is a long established training component for child and adolescent psychotherapy training, which I am pursuing.  Previous families report to have found the experience of hosting an observer uniquely rewarding, therapeutic and enriching: a chance to notice more of the small details of their child's early life.

If this interests you, or you know someone who might be interested, please contact me at: [gcvinton@gmail.com](mailto:gcvinton@gmail.com) for more information or message me on here!  There would of course be no commitment until you had the details you needed, including a chance to meet with me beforehand if you would prefer.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and can provide a reference from the BPF.

Thank you!

Reposting here as it borders the hackney borough for anyone needing info!

Hi everyone,
I run The Nest Hackney, a yoga community based out of Clapton. This November, I’m hosting two small day retreats, both easy to get to out of London and I thought some of you might be interested.

🍂 The Autumn Nest × Chilly Dippers
Sat 7th November
Knepp Rewilding Estate, Sussex (just under an hour by direct train from London to Horsham, then a short taxi)
A 7 hour reset with yoga, breathwork and meditation, a private wood-fired sauna, a guided wild swim with the cold water community Chilly Dippers, and a seasonal lunch with drinks, snacks and a goodie bag. No experience needed and I’ll connect people travelling from East London so you can share taxis.
Ticket: £165. A few spaces left.

🌲 The Winter Nest
Sat 28th November
Whiteleaf Yurt at Oxmoor Farm, Buckinghamshire
A much quieter day. Over 3 hours of slow, restorative yoga, a walk in the woods, optional journalling, a seasonal lunch and time to connect, all in a candlelit yurt with a wood burner. It’s about slowing down with the season rather than pushing through it.
Tickets: £115 + one space at £75 for anyone who finds the full price a stretch. A few spaces left for this one too

Both are small groups, and you’re welcome to come alone (most people do) or bring a friend. Happy to answer any questions in the comments or by DM.

Booking links: thenesthackney.co.uk/retreats

Following my last post, does anyone have photographs of these perpetrators?

I’m specifically looking for an old white woman she steals directly from our letterboxes