When parents push too hard, children can buckle Journals Published 30 Sep 2016 The never-ending pressure to be first, best and smartest is putting young people under massive strain. Tanith Carey examines how parents can be part of the problem. University and College Counselling, September 2016
Why students need compassion: compassion focused therapy in the university setting Journals Published 30 Sep 2018 With survey after survey indicating higher than ever levels of mental health concerns among the student population, Kate Joseph and Chris Irons explore the benefits of teaching students to develop self and other-compassion early in their student life. University and College Counselling, September 2018
Going virtual: How can technology play a role in supporting students with mental health problems? Journals Published 30 Nov 2018 Lou Farrer and Amelia Gulliver describe the evolution of an online ‘clinic’ for university students, and outline the potential benefits of such initiatives for hard-to-reach students as well as those with chronic mental health issues. University and College Counselling, November 2018
The BodyMind Approach to working with medically unexplained symptoms Journals Published 31 Oct 2016 Professor Helen Payne explains how a research-informed primary care clinic is offering support to patients living with medically unexplained symptoms. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2016
Providing for ‘dolphins’ Journals Published 31 Dec 2018 Open article: Jenny Edwards has coordinated the provision of a children’s counselling service where she can listen to the voice of the sexually abused child. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2018
When important life skills are missing Journals Published 31 Dec 2018 Carol Lozier introduces dialectical behaviour therapy skills, and offers examples and worksheets that can be used in DBT therapy itself or integrated into sessions as needed. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2018
The heroine’s journey: working with women through integrated practice Journals Published 31 Jul 2017 Diane Parker describes how she is currently integrating various practices and approaches to support vulnerable women with complex relational needs in community mental health. Coaching Today, July 2017
Mental health services in universities Journals Published 12 Mar 2020 How well do we understand the factors affecting student wellbeing? Steve Metcalf gives an overview of key issues driving distinct levels of ‘distress’. University and College Counselling, March 2020
Containing the angry client Journals Published 30 Jun 2016 Nick Luxmoore discusses the ins and outs of supervising counsellors who work with young people. BACP Children and Young People, June 2016