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Governor elections 2020
We're calling for nominations for three vacancies on the BACP Board of Governors. Closing date for supporting statements is 5pm on Friday 31 July 2020.
Chancellor’s Summer Statement a ‘missed opportunity’
The announcement is disappointing – but we’ll keep campaigning for our members
Have your say in survey looking at school and college counselling during Covid-19
Your response to our research will inform how we call for change and campaign for funding
Working with bereavement and complex grief resources
Explore the impact of Covid-19 on bereavement, grief and loss with our webinar and briefing resources
Labour commitments mirror our Covid campaign
Shadow Mental Health Minister Rosena Allin-Khan proposes Care for Carers to support staff mental health
Call to Prime Minister for children to be at the heart of the Covid-19 recovery
We’re among more than 100 organisations to sign the statement to Boris Johnson
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From our journals
The big issue: Playing the numbers game
Open article: If we don’t do more to bring young therapists into our profession, we risk becoming obsolete, says Ali Xavier. Therapy Today, July 2020
Tales of transition
Open article: Christopher Tovey is striving to make a positive difference to the psychological wellbeing of adults aged over 65. Private Practice, June 2020
Providing help at the point of need: insights from single-session therapy
Open article: With demand for support outstripping supply, can services incorporate single-session therapy into their offering? Windy Dryden discusses potential benefits of a single-session mindset in student counselling services. University and College Counselling, May 2020
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The full Ethical Framework with additional resources, videos and FAQs. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.
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Information, resources and support to help you make ethical decisions and implement ethical practice.
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How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.