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Latest news
Call for better understanding of difference between student mental health and student wellbeing
Researchers and counsellors highlight issues to be addressed in university counselling research and practice
Coping with the bikini body image fears this summer holiday
One thing is to stop comparing yourself to people on Instagram or Love Island, says our member Caz Binstead
SCoPEd: Aiming to promote the value of therapy and create more opportunities for members
Fiona Ballantine Dykes explains what the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) project hopes to achieve
Children worry about ‘adult issues’ such as Brexit, terrorism and poverty, survey reveals
Research by Action for Children found families fear childhoods are getting worse
Governor elections now open
We're inviting members to vote for two new BACP board members.
Members make connections at free event in Scotland
Making Connections in Glasgow was described as a 'great networking event with incredible people'.
Forthcoming events
Working with identity in times of transition using a coaching approach
BACP Private Practice Conference 2019: Mind or body – what’s in charge?
Suicide and suicidal ideation
From our journals
It’s never too late
Free article: Sally Brown explores the challenges of reaching out to older people. Therapy Today, July 2019
Employee benefits for the real world
Free article: Employers need to think outside the traditional benefits box if they want to retain their workforce. Rosemary Lemon explains why and how. BACP Workplace, July 2019
Weapons of mass distraction: addictive design, wellbeing and human rights
Free article: The final instalment of Sarah Haywood’s four-part series, focusing on children and young people’s digital worlds. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2019
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions came into effect on 1 July 2018. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.
Ethics hub
Information and resources to support your ethical practice
Professional conduct
Upholding high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions