This month we’re bringing you five presentations on the themes of existentialism, OCD, disability and more.

View clips of the presentations to get a preview of what's available in the CPD hub that have been delivered by experts in their field.

Befriending your anxiety - an existential perspective

Professor Emmy Van Deurzen describes how anxiety can be a catalyst for positive change, through the lens of existentialism. She provides practical methods for helping clients to overcome their overwhelm and thrive. She draws on the work of Western existential psychologists and philosophers, and Eastern philosophy to explore the magic of human consciousness.

Understanding and treating "Pure O" in OCD

David Veale shares his expertise on the “Pure O” subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He compares Pure O and more traditional presentations of OCD and gives a detailed explanation of best treatment practices for both.
David’s presentation discusses important but also potentially upsetting subjects. Ensure you read the precis and learning outcomes of the resource before engaging with the content. Please consider your own self-care and what steps you can take to tend to your emotional and physical well-being.

My lived experience training and practicing as a counsellor with a disability

Abigail Denny-Jakes shares her experience of training and practicing as a counsellor with a disability. The main aim of her presentation is to spread awareness of the disabled counselling professional.
Abigail shares her moving story of having to relearn everything after suffering a bleed on her cerebellum, causing a blood clot on top of her spinal cord at the age of twenty. She describes losing her identity and having to deal with prejudice and discrimination both in the aftermath of her injury and throughout her counselling journey.

Abigail’s presentation discusses important but also potentially upsetting subjects. Ensure you read the precis and learning outcomes of the resource before engaging with the content. Please consider your own self-care and what steps you can take to tend to your emotional and physical well-being.

Racial and cultural identity in therapy: self and other

Dr Jessie Emilion explores how our racial and cultural identities position us within the therapeutic framework. She introduces the notions of the racial and cultural self and explores the issues around difference and sameness through the lens of power dynamics. Jessie prompts you to examine the internalised messages you’ve received about your own racial and cultural identity.

Promoting and increasing awareness in mental health support for children and young people across NI

Jay Buntin and Theo Burton explain the work of Pure Mental NI, founded in August 2019 by Jay Buntin and Matthew Taylor. Pure Mental aims to improve mental health awareness and education in schools across Northern Ireland and has a strong focus on youth involvement. A core part of Pure Mental’s mission is to empower both pupils and staff to take charge of their mental health and influence policy changes at a national level.

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