Category: Articles

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BACP and the Misguided Therapy Today

Becki

In August, the Psychologist (which is the British Psychological Societies member magazine) published a misguided open letter by Dr Kirsty Miller. Her article created a twitterstorm (and comments on their website showed equal amounts of shock and dismay). I managed to engage with Dr Miller somewhat about the article and her views. The Psychologist proactively responded to many of the comments, the editor took responsibility, listened and then removed the article in question. They have actively continued to engage with their readership and the general public on the topic.

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Suicide and Suicidal Ideation

Becki

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day - an internationally recognised day to prevent suicide. I don't like days like this, because it suggests that we should only focus on it for one day - but nonetheless, it is important to do so. I have personal experience with suicide and suicidal ideation. I will only discuss my own story in this post, out of respect of the survivors that I know and their right to privacy.

Articles, SCoPEd

SCoPEd: What About the Clients?

Becki

When looking into SCoPEd I have been trying to make sense of the reasons that the BACP, BPC and UKCP have decided that they need to design and implement this framework. As counsellors and psychotherapists, we work for our clients and their wellbeing. So why is it that clients appear to be an afterthought to the project?

Articles, SCoPEd

SCoPEd: Article One

Becki

Last year, the BACP, UKCP and BPC released the first iteration of the SCoPEd project - Scope of Practice and Education. I was a little out of the loop, as I wasn't a member of any of these bodies and was taking a break in my studies. It was all a bit overwhelming when I tried to engage with it, and so I decided to leave it be at the time.