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Mental health practitioners can improve their effectiveness by practising self-compassion, write Dr Elaine Beaumont and Noah Sisson-Curbishley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020

In the context of a challenging employment market, driving growth in paid opportunities and bringing employers closer to our professions is a key priority for BACP.

In her blog, Alexandra J.S. Fouracres tackles the concerns of practitioners regarding cybersecurity and data protection, emphasising the need to upskill in this area to create a trusted and safe environment for clients. BACP blog

Latest from the world of healthcare. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020

In a co-authored article by members of the Parent Carer Trauma Working Group, Joanna Griffin, Ellie Finch, Megan Yakeley, Naomi Bonger and Poppy Villierezz draw on their combined personal, clinical and academic experience to raise awareness of trauma in SEND parent carers. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Counselling should be available for people living with dementia and their carers

A three part guide on safe lone working, looking at location considerations, client considerations and acting on a concern. PDF download.

A research project offers drama workshops to support people with young-onset dementia and their carers, as Dr Clive Holmwood, Dr Alison Ward and Dr Gemma Collard Stokes explain. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

Samoon Tasmim talks to Amy McCormack about using western psychotherapy models with non-western clients. Thresholds, July 2023

Elizabeth Longshaw explains the benefits of introducing therapeutic relationships to older members of her faith community. Thresholds, July 2023