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
Delusions and reality Journals Published 20 Oct 2023 A delusion can stabilise and secure a person’s identity, says Conor McCormack. Clinicians should therefore treat with respect and sensitivity the beliefs of a psychotic patient. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023
Dementia: caring for the couple Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
Boredom: creativity's nemesis Journals Published 15 Mar 2023 When we jettison something vital inside us or have something taken away, boredom often comes to the fore, writes Jeff Weston. Private Practice, March 2023
The big interview: Janina Fisher Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Janina Fisher, pioneer of trauma-informed therapy, talks to Catherine Jackson about developments in trauma treatment over the past three decades, and what trauma-informed really means. Therapy Today, September 2023
Presenting issues: The difficult boss Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 Helping your client deal with a difficult boss starts with encouraging them to step into their shoes, says Michael Skapinker. Therapy Today, May 2024
Where is the humanity? The gift of presence in coaching Journals Published 26 Jan 2024 Open article: In a coaching climate increasingly driven by new technologies and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), coach and trainer George Warren asks: in what way is the future of coaching relational? Coaching Today, January 2024
Nurture in nature Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Many people took up gardening during the pandemic to support their psychological wellbeing. Mike Morgan wonders whether it could be a creative response to our mental health crisis. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023