Author Archives: Robin Johnson

About Robin Johnson

I'm the chap that created this website. Also in fact the one who first came up with the term "PIE"

No Magnolia – post version

PIEs at the Wallich – re-thinking the building ‘No Magnolia anywhere’ is a quote from “PIE at the Wallich’, as staff briefing for the support services on ‘new room availability’ – that is, to address the need for an effective and welcoming reception area, which was to be decorated and furnished appropriately See also: The […]

Meeting summary for Tenancy sustainment PIElink November meeting (AI, adjusted)

Meeting summary for Tenancy sustainment PIElink group (11/25/2024) Quick recap: The team discussed their roles and interests in housing management and support, with a focus on creating a more psychologically informed approach to their work. They also explored the challenges of implementing this approach, particularly in housing associations, and considered potential solutions such as a […]

Pre-treatment

NEWS FLASH : We will be having an interview and Q&A with Jay Levy himself on 9th November, in Season Three of the PIElink community of practice lunchtime forums (HERE). Jay will be talking on his new book – the ‘Pretreatment in Action’ workbook.  The interviewer will be Ray Middleton. ………………. The concept of pretreatment […]

The dignity of tiny victories

  An excerpt from Rachel Clarke’s ‘Dear Life‘, as read on radio (BBC Radio 4) by the author, on her work as a doctor in end of life care, at a hospice. Here, Rachel recounts an encounter with one memorable resident at the home. It’s uplifting story of a thoroughly person-centred approach,  going with a […]

A PIE events in October – Paris

17th October, Paris: ‘L’ environnement informé : cinq ou six principes de base’ This is a presentation on PIEs, in French, as part of the conference   “Quelle hospitalité pour les personnes en rupture de liens?” NB: this talk will be followed by a handful of ‘pop up’ PIE workshops later that week in English, in […]