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As the festive season approaches, the UKCP office will be online until the end of business on Friday, 20 December. Our team will be back to assist you from Thursday, 2 January. Thank you for your continued support this year. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a very happy New Year! ✨

Join us for an insightful conversation on Sexual boundaries in psychotherapy with expert speaker Sally Openshaw, hosted by Julie Stone, independent ethics lead and chair of the UKCP ethics committee. 📅 Date: Thursday 27 February 2025  📍 Online event Sally Openshaw brings a wealth of experience in psychotherapy practice and education. Together, we’ll explore the complexities of sexual boundaries in therapeutic settings, including practical strategies for maintaining professional integrity. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your practice. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ePPdnj2E #Psychotherapy #ProfessionalDevelopment #SexualBoundaries #UKCPEvents

The holiday season is a time for joy, but financial pressures can cast a shadow over festive celebrations. UKCP psychotherapist Susan Tupling offers her advice on managing money-related stress while safeguarding your mental health. Whether you’re budgeting for gifts or navigating seasonal expenses, her expert tips can help you maintain balance. 'We are bombarded with temptation to spend every day. Advertisements and the accompanying messaging to entice us, and the sheer choice we have, can be overwhelming. Invitations to socialise, birthdays, Christmas and other celebratory events aren't free and the costs can be overwhelming for those trying to keep up appearances.' Read her blog here: https://lnkd.in/dKTeAgG #MentalHealth #Financial #Holidays #Christmas

Family estrangement can be isolating, leading to complex emotions that are often challenging to process. As psychotherapeutic professionals, it's vital to offer understanding and create a space where these feelings can be safely explored. ‘Estrangement affects the present in an ongoing way. Often it will be described as a complex grief that doesn’t end in the way that a death might, eventually existing among other living relationships. There is something unfinished, a kind of haunting that affects other relationships, your sense of wellbeing and identity.’ In her blog, UKCP psychotherapist @Helen Gilbert delves into the realities of family estrangement and offers valuable guidance for therapists supporting clients through these difficult journeys. 📖 Read Helen's blog here: https://lnkd.in/eVXUHhAM #Psychotherapy #FamilyEstrangement #UKCP

Are non-stop work notifications affecting your mental health?    In this Yahoo Finance UK article, UKCP psychotherapist Ali Ross explores the impact of 'ping fatigue’ - the constant stream of email and app alerts - and the implications for workplace wellbeing.    Ali shares insights on how to manage digital overwhelm and protect your mental health.    🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eAvZRywh    #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy 

📅 Save the date! We’re thrilled to announce that the UKCP research conference will return next year on Saturday, 7 June 2025. Get ready to explore the latest developments in psychotherapy research, connect with experts in the field and gain insights to enhance your practice. This one-day online event will showcase emerging research on the theme of connecting with self, others and the environment in a complex world. It is a great opportunity to engage in a rich exploration of how psychotherapy and connection intersect.   Mark your calendar. This is an event you won’t want to miss! 🔗 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/eFpv8i6Y #UKCPResearchConference #PsychotherapyResearch

Why do festive ads like John Lewis tug at our heartstrings? UKCP psychotherapist Lucy Beresford sheds light on the psychological triggers. Themes like nostalgia, connection and community resonate deeply because they mirror our core relational needs. Beresford explains that the ads tap into emotions like love, loss and belonging, making us feel understood and connected. For psychotherapy professionals, this highlights the universal power of storytelling in fostering connection. 🔗Read more in the The Independent: https://lnkd.in/eFsdZXub #Psychotherapy #Christmas #Ads

We recently introduced our new three-year strategy: Psychotherapy in a changing world 🌍 Our 2024-27 framework was shaped by invaluable input from our members. This strategy focuses on: - Quality: Upholding rigorous standards for public and practitioner safety. - Membership: Enhancing professional growth through CPD and networking. - Voice: Advocating for psychotherapy's societal impact. - Organisation: Ensuring a resilient, inclusive future for UKCP. Together, these pillars guide our efforts to adapt to evolving societal needs while supporting our members and promoting mental well-being. As we move into this new strategic period, we’ll share updates, progress reports and further opportunities for member involvement to help deliver the strategy. Stay tuned. 🔗 Explore the strategy: https://lnkd.in/dB9hX-8J #Psychotherapy #UKCPStrategy #MentalHealth

Exploring violence: insights from Dr Gwen Adshead’s in her 2024 Reith Lecture. What drives humans to commit acts of violence? Is it trauma, biology or circumstance? Or could violence be an innate part of human behaviour? In her thought-provoking 2024 Reith Lecture, UKCP psychotherapist and forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead addresses the question: is violence normal? Drawing on nearly 40 years of experience in secure psychiatric units such as Broadmoor, Dr Adshead examines: - the tipping points that lead to violent acts - the complex relationship between trauma and violence - whether we are all capable of cruelty. Listen and share your thoughts about the psychological underpinnings of violence. 🎧 Catch this discussion on BBC Sounds: https://lnkd.in/e-CtRM65 #ReithLectures #Psychotherapy #ForensicPsychiatry

I am very pleased to have presented my MSc research at the UKCP Research Conference held in November 2024 and titled " Psychotherapy in a Changing World" alongside presentations by Ellie Finch and Claire Spiller. A huge thank you to everyone who made this research possible, including my amazing participants, peers, and tutors. It is great to see UKCP recognising our vital relationship with the more than human world. The conference also hosted fantastic speeches by Mick Cooper and Tree Staughton on climate change and our role as therapists.