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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

Joanna Holmes reflects on five years leading BACP’s CYPF policy work, UK achievements, and her new focus on safeguarding. BACP staff blogs.

Open article: Dixon Chibanda shares an excerpt from his book about harnessing the wisdom of grandmothers to deliver therapeutic healing. Thresholds, July 2025.

Dr Andrew Reeves highlights BACP's broad concerns with the proposed recommendations.

Open article: Editor Jeanine Connor in conversation with Junior Smart OBE about his work to understand, and ultimately prevent, youth violence, by engaging with young people caught up in chaos and exploitation. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2025

BACP from the Board blogs.

Rotimi Akinsete and Wayne Mertins-Brown report on navigating anxiety and identity, and confronting male violence. Private Practice, December 2023

The MOU (Memorandum of understanding) is a joint document signed by over 25 health, counselling and psychotherapy organsations which aims to end the practice of conversion therapy in the UK. PDF download

Open article: Frontline NHS workers are at high risk of burnout. Gloria Howard explains how a trauma-informed approach to treatment can be effective. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2024.

Long waiting times for an appointment at a gender identity clinic can have a detrimental impact on the mental health of trans people. CJ Webb believes NHS Talking Therapies services can help. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.