The crocodile on the couch Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 Samantha Johnson examines the power of the transitional object as she reflects on her supervisor’s grief, and on grieving for her supervisor. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
From the chair: Reminiscing Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 "I sign off this last journal column by thanking all of you for the amazing work you do, day in, day out, in your therapy rooms." Regular column from Cathy Bell. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2018
In counselling: Personal boundaries online Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 'We would be letting them down if we refused to participate in these conversations. But how do we draw a line between our professional personas and other aspects of our lives online?' BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
From the Chair Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 '[CYPF Executive Committee] are a varied bunch, but we still have room to grow. We are looking for two new members...'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
Learning to be together alone Journals Published 31 May 2014 Learning to be alone is part of growing up. Nick Luxmoore reflects on his role as counsellor in guiding young people through this important stage on the journey to adulthood. Therapy Today, May 2014
When blended families curdle Journals Published 28 Sep 2018 Rachel Eastop starts a mini series in which she shares aspects of what our arena looks like from where she stands. Firstly, the difficulties faced by teenagers in new family formations. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2018
Why therapy is political Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Aleesha Khan urges us to address political dimensions of children’s lives in counselling to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023
The rights of the child Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 Open article: Peter Jenkins puts children’s rights firmly back on the agenda and explores what that means for counsellors and psychotherapists working with CYP. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020
Thinking about ... supervision challenges Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 "While the challenges are great, the rewards are exceptional. First for the clients, but also for the therapists..." Regular column from Alison Smyth. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2018
Discovering how it is for them: qualitatively Journals Published 31 Mar 2016 Valuable information about the therapeutic encounter is lost when outcome results are reduced to tick boxes. Nikki Kiyimba advocates a gathering of qualitative data to help us understand what happens in session. BACP Children and Young People, March 2016