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We share Childline’s concerns over figures which show a 29% increase in children and young people seeking help about child-on-child sexual abuse

The factors behind mental health problems in young people may be changing, say researchers

BACP’s Children Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes and BACP’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Edith Stokes, launch a series of podcasts in partnership with Hackney Council. BACP policy blogs

News and comment from BACP and the BACP CYPF division. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2022

Phyllis Coulter encourages us to use available neurological science to facilitate a working alliance with young people who might otherwise not be able to access counselling. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2018

Open article: Michelle Higgins reflects on the context of a working-class childhood to make sense of occasional imposter syndrome. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2022

"I hope we can hold on to the positives this devastating pandemic has provided, once it is finally over." Regular column on training from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2021

"The most troubling dynamics can develop if inter-student rivalry is denied. The fantasy can develop that they are not judging each other." Regular column on training from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2021

Emily Harrison explores the brain/body connection and disconnection with young people in therapy. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2022

Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023