We are holding a workshop looking at anger and violence through the lens of biology, psychology, relationships, society and law. We will be exploring what happens when anger is felt and expressed, why violence can happen, and the consequences and …
News from BACP | Speak to a counsellor if you need support, says Olympian Ellie Downie — Read on www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2022/19-january-team-gb-gymnast-opens-up-about-bereavement-counselling/ Toni says: BACP have a great section on their website where celebrities talk about their positive experiences with counselling. Uplifting …
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An OPEN MORNING for students and counsellors 23rd April 2022, 9.30am – 12 pm. Easton on the Hill Village Hall, New Road, Easton on the Hill, PE9 3NN We are constantly being approached by students who want to know more about the …
News from BACP | A new report “is a timely reminder that the mental health of older adults mustn’t be overlooked.” — Read on www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2021/13-december-calls-to-increase-access-to-talking-therapies-for-older-people/ Toni says: it’s good to read BACP’s strong support for the message in a recent …
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American psychiatrist who developed the revolutionary cognitive behavioural therapy — Read on amp.theguardian.com/society/2021/nov/03/aaron-beck-obituary Toni says: A great loss. I find Beck’s story to be so inspiring. He challenged the accepted way of doing things through the creation of a new …
On 5th February 2022, and again on 5th March 2022, we will be presenting an interactive workshop dealing with stress and trauma. The session will look at what a trauma is and theories about how we react to them. This will …
85% of people agree it’s a good idea to seek counselling or psychotherapy for a problem before it gets out of hand. — Read on www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2021/8-october-attitudes-towards-mental-health-are-changing-our-research-finds/ Toni says: this is good news although I wonder how to identify that magic …
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53267505 Toni says: This is a great article unlocking some misconceptions about this great lady’s work. Kubler-Ross got us talking about death and her work gives us important messages about living life fully while we can.
Click here for a BBC News story about silent retreats. “I realised that if something seems stressful, the way you see it is not the only way of looking at it.” says Gemma, a regular attendee of these retreats. Toni …
Have a look at www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Victims/ I just stumbled on this site – some astonishing stories on this website about reactions to all kinds of health problems, not just cancer. Sharing these stories is a valuable message to us all to …
