About me
I’m a social worker in an over 65s community mental health team in England. Previously, I’ve worked in Over 65s Community Care Teams, Physical Disabilities Teams and Learning Disabilities settings.
I also worked, for many years, and prior to qualifying, in residential care as a support worker.
Some things I write about are based on the work I practice but I change enough of the details to prevent identification.. this is intentional!
If you are wondering about the title of the blog it comes from the follow quotation
‘Be careful when you fight the monsters, lest you become one’ Nietzsche
I think some of the distinctions that we work with are very arbitrary at times as can be the distinction between professional and patient. The monsters I am referring to in the title is mental disorder and illness itself.
I can be contacted on fightingmonsters at hotmail dot co dot uk
I’m aiming to update at least every weekday. Saturdays are more hit and miss just depending on what I’m doing and I intend to take Sunday off consistently - unless I can’t resist!
prin said,
May 17, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Very nice work you have here! Thanks so much for the link
I’ll be back often, now that I’ve found you 
cb said,
May 17, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Thanks a lot. I added your site because I found it interesting and useful and think others will too! It’s quite good seeing things from an international perspective sometimes
Elly said,
May 31, 2008 at 9:28 am
I came across your blog through the comment you made in mine.
It’s a very wonderful blog. I’ll keep it in my list. Keep up the good work!!!
cb said,
May 31, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Thanks!
Reas said,
June 11, 2008 at 5:49 am
Hello! Welcome to the world of social work blogging. There’s SO many of us out there, ya know…..
cb said,
June 11, 2008 at 6:05 am
Thanks! I have looked around for more as much as I could and as far as time allows. It’s always good to find more and so thanks for dropping by! I’ll be sure to pop in and see you too!