making sense of my world
by artist Helen Shaddock

artED#3 – Contents

artEDition Curated art, stories and writing #3 Dare to Dream Dare to Dream: Front cover image, Helen ShaddockEditorial: Angela Kennedy Contents Haiku: I opened my mouth, Helen Shaddock Dreams, Yewande Akinse Pareidolia #1, Helen Shaddock artED: Helen Shaddock Diary (Sunday 26th October 2025) Round Wyrm, Richard James Hall Unmasking, Richard James Hall Dreaming the Acropolis: Freud, […]

artED#3 – Editorial

artEDition Curated art, stories and writing Editorial ‘Dare to Dream’ is a phrase that is at once a declaration and a provocation. The work from artists in this edition explore the reality of the imaginary.  From architecture to the natural world, as well as direct embodied experience; manifested through line, shape and colour as well […]

ORGANISATION: EDNE

Toolbox Resources supporting recovery ORGANISATION Eating Distress North East (EDNE) The EDNE vision is to offer every individual impacted by eating distress in the North East hope, understanding and a route to recovery. EDNE are the only specialist eating distress charity in the North East and aim to be a centre of excellence for eating […]

RESEARCH: RHED-C

Toolbox Resources supporting recovery RESEARCH RHED-C (Remote Healthcare for Eating Disorders throughout COVID-19) is a research project dedicated to understanding the impact of COVID-19 on the treatment of Eating Disorders (EDs). RHED-C work with a range of partners and experts by lived experience to: Better understand the influencing factors that have contributed to the worsening of […]

CONVERSATION: Claire Blacklock Specialist OT

Toolbox Resources supporting recovery CONVERSATION Claire BlacklockSpecialist Occupational Therapist In this conversation I talk to Specialist Occupational Therapist, Claire Blacklock about her role, how things have changed within eating disorder services, and what her hopes are for the future of eating disorder services.  Claire speaks from her own point of view and not that of […]

PUBLICATION: RHED-C May 2024

Toolbox Resources supporting recovery PUBLICATION “In the Only House in the Whole World but Everyone Doing the Same”Published: 11 May 2024 Claire Murphy-Morgan, Henry Collingham, Helen Shaddock, and Dawn Branley-Bell (Corresponding author). 2024. “In the Only House in the Whole World but Everyone Doing the Same” Co-designed Animation as a Method of Critical Enquiry to […]

RHED-C DOCUMENTARY & ANIMATION

Toolbox Resources supporting recovery RHED-C DOCUMENTARY & ANIMATION I worked as an artist with the RHED-C research team to design and deliver creative workshops for people with lived experience of eating disorders or eating distress. Focusing on abstract mark making and use of colour, the workshops investigated their experience of online support during COVID-19. Following […]

DIARY TEMPLATE

Toolbox Resources supporting recovery DIARY TEMPLATE Copyright: Helen Shaddock Download the Diary_Template and create your very own diary. artED is curious to see how you’ve spent your day, so please share with us.