Overview

Healing-Centred Design is a transformation framework, rooted in trauma-informed practice. It blends systemic, creative and reflective approaches, helping future-makers to design lasting change. You can, Evolve difficult life experiences into powerful leadership qualities Create replenishing work despite adversity Make brilliant things happen Social change designer Kerry Tottingham lives with chronic pain but hates the idea of a limited life. So, with her sister-led company A Brilliant Thing CIC, she created Healing-Centred Design and uses it everyday to dismantle inequality and channel positive power, enabling everyone to do brilliant things. 'In a world that is increasingly individualistic it can be challenging to access a sense of safety and connection. This book creates a wonderfully accessible and reassuring framework that is truly inspiring, compassionate and much needed.' - Dr Sula Windgassen PhD MSc, Health Psychologist and Director of Mind Body Blossom Clinical Health Psychology practice

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Author:   Kerry Tottingham
Publisher:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Imprint:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm
ISBN:  

9781788607742

ISBN 10:   1788607740
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   17 June 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Welcome An Invitation to Belonging Mend, Tend and Transform Healing-Centred Design Doorway One - Pain Grit - Poem It’s not that bad Anatomy of Pain The Rooms had Names Liberties and Commitments Some People Want to Save the Whales Scrap the Helper Whole Life Healing Pain Management Reflective Practice Case Study: Brave Day Films Doorway Two - Principles An unfinished poem Healing Centred Principles Rhythm and Ritual Filter Collide and Align Transitions Contribute and Benefit Reflective Practice Case Study: Roll to Recovery Doorway Three – Process The Core - Poem Healing-Centred Process Applied Imagination Frame to Dance within Pain to Power Framework Ice Cream Lighthouse Learning System Mapping Design Thinking Collective Action Organising Reflective Practice Case Study: Theatre in Flow Doorway Four – Practice We met there - Poem Feeling Thinking Identity Doing Nourishing Being Dreaming Tending Reflective Practice Case Study: Rochdale Leadership Blueprint Doorway Five – Power In Praise of Action - Poem Writing Poetry Desire Paths Power Structures Choice, Intention, Compassion Multiple Sources of Power Ecosystem Magnetic Support Art of Small Acts The Plunge Treasure Box Reflective Practice Case Study: The Brilliant Box Appendices: Toolkit templates online Endnotes: Citations and explanations for specific points made in the text such as chronic pain research Bibliography/References: A list of sources, books, and references used in the creation of the book.

Reviews

'...offers so much more than just how to apply Healing-Centred Design in the workplace. It’s about embracing each person wholeheartedly, welcoming in individual experiences and working at each others edges to create positive change! This book will transcend so many roles across various sectors and will support leaders to advocate, model and celebrate all team members - LinkedIn 'This is a remarkable book exploring the healing journey of pain to power , whatever that looks and feels like for you. I love the way it blends beautiful, heartfelt, poetic prose with practical, actionable steps we can take to make the internal and external shifts in consciousness. Kerry is the real deal when it comes to creativity and social change work. A necessary and hopeful book for these times' - Amazon 5* 'I have read ALOT of books on personal development and this one is so unique. Kerry's writing style is rich, honest, informed and personable. Each chapter has a nugget of wisdom and a lovely take away for you to explore for yourself' - Amazon 5*

Author Information

Kerry Tottingham, co-director of A Brilliant Thing CIC, specializes in social change through creative coaching, co-production, and innovation practices, collaborating with national funders, NHS and nonprofits to drive systemic change. A certified leadership coach, Kerry drew on her own experience of chronic pain to develop the Healing-Centred Design framework, blending trauma-informed practice and systems thinking to promote social justice.

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