Supporting students in school Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Linda-Jayne Elliott argues that building an alliance with the family is crucial when offering counselling to children with special educational needs. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023
A training ground for trauma Journals Published 4 Jan 2022 Hilda McKinney writers talk about how spiritual experiences shape their understanding of the world. Thresholds, January 2022
Why does he want to hold my hand? Journals Published 1 May 2020 When an adoptive parent found herself repelled by her new son’s needs, she sought help from therapist Elaine Rose. Therapy Today, May 2020
Cost of living crisis will cause long term damage to children’s mental health News Published 1 Dec 2023 The current cost of living crisis will impact children’s mental health for years to come
Manifesto planning in the run up to a general election Journals Published 14 Dec 2023 Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes reports on the manifesto planning in the run up to a general election. BACP staff blog
Together, communities can defeat terrorism Journals Published 31 Jul 2018 Sean Arbuthnot, Prevent co-ordinator at St Philip’s Centre, Leicester, talks about his approach to tackling extremism. Thresholds, July 2018
School counselling, mandatory reporting and Daniel Pelka some thoughts Journals Published 31 Dec 2013 Open article: Peter Jenkins deliberates on the questions of confidential counselling in schools and the proposed ‘Pelka’s Law’ – mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse. Would this have prevented the latest tragic outcome? BACP Children and Young People, December 2013
Opinion: Has school counselling lost its voice? Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Counselling is fighting to hold onto its place in school-based mental health initiatives, says Marilyn McGowan. Therapy Today, November 2023
For those who are left behind Journals Published 31 Jan 2015 Anne Embury describes the work of a liaison service for those bereaved by suicide. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2015