Surviving the false memory wars Journals Published 24 Jan 2023 The invention of so-called ‘false memory syndrome’ undermined the credibility of both therapists and survivors of abuse, says Lynda Mia Thompson. Therapy Today, February 2023
Grief counselling: a love story Journals Published 20 Feb 2023 Helping clients tell their grief story allows love to endure and transform after death, say Jenny Hamilton and Elizabeth Hicks. Therapy Today, March 2023
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