What do we tell the children? Journals Published 31 Dec 2017 Colleen Swinden discusses the dilemma of therapist self-disclosure when working with young people – taking her concerns from her own experience and the research she is undertaking. BACP Children and Young People, December 2017
Building resilience and improving wellbeing in pharmacy students: a collaborative approach Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 Mark Evans and Nicola Ward from De Montfort University describe an innovative approach to integrating wellbeing within a course curriculum and the benefits that can accrue. University and College Counselling, March 2018
Understanding Asperger syndrome Journals Published 30 Sep 2011 Free article: To work in a way that most benefits the Asperger client, it is important that the therapist adapts the session and communication to fit in with the Asperger world. Maxine Aston guides readers through the ability to recognise and work with this form of autism. Therapy Today, September 2011
A path to self-acceptance News Published 9 May 2022 Sharon Johnston describes how loneliness can feel very isolating and affect confidence. Mental Health Awareness Week blogs
A risky farewell from Mike Shooter Journals Published 31 Mar 2017 For decades, a staunch practitioner and supporter of work with children and adolescents, Mike Shooter retired as BACP’s President last December. We have prevailed upon him to leave us some final thoughts. BACP Children and Young People, March 2017
COVID-19: A coaching response News Published 28 May 2020 In support of our COVID-19 campaign, Carolyn Mumby explores the role of coaching for organisations adapting to change and new ways of working. BACP Coaching blog
New opportunities for a career in the NHS News Published 31 Mar 2021 A new recruitment drive recognises the important contribution counsellors and psychotherapists make to the NHS
Counselling for people with dementia This briefing considers how counselling can enable people to make sense of their life with dementia, grieve their losses and continue to find new opportunities and meaning.
How exercise can help improve our mental health – a counsellor’s view The annual new year fitness push is in full swing – and it can help your mental health too
How to take a shower Journals Published 27 Jul 2017 Ruth Emsley offers some useful shamanic tools for counsellors and psychotherapists. Thresholds, Autumn 2016