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Are you a helping professional who knows how important it is to label feelings? Have you, like me, been dissatisfied with the feeling wheels out there?
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Look no further ๐คฉ
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Read on to learn how my feelings wheel is different.
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Read on to learn how my feelings wheel is different.
All the feelings wheels I saw were a mess. Categories like "bad" (um, bad is not a feeling!), feelings incorrectly labeled, common feelings completely missing
I got sick of pulling up a feelings wheel with a client and giving extra instructions("ignore the "bad" category"๐ตโ๐ซ)
I got sick of pulling up a feelings wheel with a client and giving extra instructions("ignore the "bad" category"๐ตโ๐ซ)
Open Letter to the #SCoPEd MB from Members of the Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Community a ๐งต
Campaign for an opt-in membership category that is not aligned with the SCoPEd frameworkโs columns.
Full letter - allianceblogs.wordpress.com/2023/04/19/perโฆ
#TherapistsConnect
Campaign for an opt-in membership category that is not aligned with the SCoPEd frameworkโs columns.
Full letter - allianceblogs.wordpress.com/2023/04/19/perโฆ
#TherapistsConnect
A short video about the open letter -
Fellow letter authors are @AndyCounsellor @dmurphypsy #JanetTolan & PC Community
#TherapistsConnect #SCoPEd
Fellow letter authors are @AndyCounsellor @dmurphypsy #JanetTolan & PC Community
#TherapistsConnect #SCoPEd
@AndyCounsellor @dmurphypsy SCoPEd has been formally adopted by all the professional organisations involved, including the three largest membership bodies in the UK (BACP, UKCP and NCS), and the project now turns to the question of implementation.ย
#TherapistsConnect #SCoPEd 1/
#TherapistsConnect #SCoPEd 1/
โTreatment goals include areas that are influenceable by work on the self; life goals depend heavily on factors outside oneโs control. ๐งต
Therapy goals thus might include reducing perfectionism, increasing realistic self-esteem, resolving an internal conflict, making a difficult choice, mourning a painful loss, and so on.
Life goals include, for example, finding a partner or spouse, getting a good job, or becoming a parent. They may be attained more easily when therapy goals have been met, but they are not themselves treatment goals.
In 2010, @JonathanShedler published an article in the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association, The American Psychologist. ๐งต
At the time, it was controversial because his article argued that psychodynamic psychotherapy, long derided as irrelevant and ineffective, is empirically supported as effective.
One of my favorite parts of the article was his reference to the work of Blagys and Hilsenroth (2000) who identified by empirical means 7 techniques used by psychodynamic therapists that are different than those of other therapies. They are:
I find Alonsoโs conceptualization of the foundations of psychoanalytic thinking very helpful. But, a lot has changed since she wrote her chapter on the basics of psychodynamic theory in 1989. ๐งต
Since she wrote there have been significant shifts in thinking about the structures of the mind, what is motivating people, developmental theory, what constitutes problems in living (pathology),
what might be the source of change in people, how the therapy relationship works and the role of the therapist in the treatment, and the importance of and conceptualization of relationships among other things.
The last of Alonsoโs foundations of psychodynamic theory is the idea that there is an assumption that our mind is in conflict. While we may not be aware of this conflict, parts of our minds are working against each other. ๐งต
For instance, we may have needs for closeness while also having needs for separation. These conflicts are often not in our awareness and sometimes experienced as ambivalence or anxiety.
To resolve these conflicts, sometimes we use a defense mechanism (I posted definitions for about 30 of them back in May/June). And, sometimes the cost, in the form of symptoms, make the defenses used less than pleasant.
Dissociation is of special importance in the 2nd psychological vital sign of self and object constancy. Dissociation serves to protect oneโs self from the pain (physical and/or emotional) one is experiencing now. 1/6
2/6 To do that, a person unconsciously and automatically shifts their attention somewhere else. Weโve all driven from A to B, arrived at our destination, and wondered why we canโt remember the path we took. Our thoughts were somewhere else.
3/6 When this happens as a response to severe pain that occurs repeatedly, it sometimes becomes difficult to be aware of or control the shift in state of mind. In severe instances, the states of mind can become segregated so they donโt seem to drift from one to another.
In the avoidant type of attachment insecurity, the child ignores the caregiver who inconsistently shows attunement. They literally avoid their caregiver. But, this does not mean they lack feelings. In some instances, children with this 1/5
2/5 style appear to approach their caregiver when theyโve been separated and then sometimes, at the last moment, attempt to ignore them. Adults with this type of insecurity often experience themselves and are experienced by others as independent.
3/5 They can appear confident and accomplished. When in relationships though, they sometimes struggle to find closeness and can get to a point in the connection where they feel compelled to distance themselves or break up.
There are 3 types of insecure attachment: ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized. In the ambivalent type, the child feels conflicted about being in the presence of the caregiver. It is relatively common to see a child in this situation become angry when a 1/5
2/5 caregiver has left and then returns. It is also common to see that they may be passive or helpless. Adults often experience this insecurity as a sense of low self-worth. When a partner is not attuned to them, even if just occasionally, they can feel as
3/5 if they are not worthy of love and be self-blaming. They sometimes need persistent reassurance that they are loved and lovable. Fear of abandonment can sometimes be overwhelming and sometimes they will cling to the relationship to try to solve their fear.
Sometimes therapists, especially those new to the field, have a powerful wish to be good at their job. And, sometimes this wish clouds their view of their flaws and mistakes. The shame that comes from recognizing one has made a mistake that hurt a patient can be 1/3
2/3 overwhelming. And, itโs common to try to avoid that shame. But, it is important to stay open to the aspects of ourselves that we donโt like. Being aware of the kinds of mistakes and flaws we may have allows us to avoid defensiveness and validate the experience people
3/3 may have of us when we are not at our best. Patientโs often find it a relief when we acknowledge our mistakes and painful when we donโt. #psychoanalysis #psychotherapy #psychology #psychstudent #psychtwitter #therapistsconnect #TherapistTwitter
โHe didnโt respond to my message, he must be ignoring me!โ
Isn't it irrational to make definitive assumptions, when it is impossible to know with certainty, what other person thinks?
Thoughts like these are "Cognitive Distortions"
THREAD ๐งต ahead
#TherapistsConnect #CBT
(1/17)
Isn't it irrational to make definitive assumptions, when it is impossible to know with certainty, what other person thinks?
Thoughts like these are "Cognitive Distortions"
THREAD ๐งต ahead
#TherapistsConnect #CBT
(1/17)
So,
What are Cognitive distortions โ
-Automatic and self-reinforcing irrational thought patterns
-Self-statements that are either mildly misinterpreted or entirely inaccurate
If left unchecked, they can become stuck in negative feedback loops of unhealthy thinking.
#CBT (2/17)
What are Cognitive distortions โ
-Automatic and self-reinforcing irrational thought patterns
-Self-statements that are either mildly misinterpreted or entirely inaccurate
If left unchecked, they can become stuck in negative feedback loops of unhealthy thinking.
#CBT (2/17)
Types of #CognitiveDistortions include:
1๏ธโฃ ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ช
- ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ช๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ on trial to prove that your opinions and actions are ๐๐ค๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ฉ
-Being wrong is ๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐
#CognitivePsychology #Anxiety #Depression #CBT (3/17)
1๏ธโฃ ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ช
- ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ช๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ on trial to prove that your opinions and actions are ๐๐ค๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ฉ
-Being wrong is ๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐
#CognitivePsychology #Anxiety #Depression #CBT (3/17)
Starting to look at the governments #ConversionTherapy documents. I wonder what the @BACP, @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial @BPSSexualities @BritPsyCouncil @ncs_counselling @PinkTherapyUK all think about the highlighted section here? I especially wonder what the #MoU2 think.
I also want to point out that there is a brag about us being in the @ILGAEurope top 10.
The UK was first in 2015 or 2016.
In 2021 we have slipped to 10th. What does that tell you?
#lgbt #banconversiontherapy #transphobia #inequality
The UK was first in 2015 or 2016.
In 2021 we have slipped to 10th. What does that tell you?
#lgbt #banconversiontherapy #transphobia #inequality
Furthermore, counselling is not a regulated profession, so how will they legislate for this? How can they call #ConversionTherapy "abhorrent", then state that adults can consent?
Everyone at risk of conversion therapy is vulnerable, not just children.
#BanConversionTherapy
Everyone at risk of conversion therapy is vulnerable, not just children.
#BanConversionTherapy
Please RT! A free resource about Dissociative Identity Disorder thanks to @firingthemind. Talks combining lived experience alongside professionals in the field of #DissociativeDisorders are hard to come by! via @YouTube #TherapistsConnect #dissociatwt #DID
A recording of the live webinar featuring Gill Frost, Valerie Sinason, Amanda Ball, and Alf McFarland, held on Wednesday 30 June 2021.
For anyone who is a survivor of abuse or trauma, please take care when viewing this video as some content may be triggering.
Event information;
For anyone who is a survivor of abuse or trauma, please take care when viewing this video as some content may be triggering.
Event information;
DID โ or dissociative identity disorder โ is a little-known and widely misunderstood condition, even within the medical and therapeutic professions. Any scant knowledge amongst the public comes mostly from poorly researched or sensationalist films or television series.
Why do all therapists need to know how to talk respectfully about sexuality and gender identity? I was interviewed for a podcast for the first time and was asked this question, but I found myself tripping over my words! So here goes #TherapistsConnect 1/
Firstly, #therapy research shows that #LGBTQ plus and other Gender, Sex and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) people tend to self-censor in therapy and assume that talking about sexuality and gender identity is "off limits". Why is this? 2/
Well, #LGBTQ plus people grow up surrounded by #homophobia, #biphobia and #transphobia (yes, it still exists folks, both in the UK and in other contexts). Most of us internalise it to some extent, and many learn to protect ourselves by staying quiet about "being different". 3/
Being qualified to work in private practice and setting up/running a private practice are two different skill-sets. Counselling training prepares you for the first, ie. the client/clinical work, but rarely prepares you for the 'business' side of the practice.
I'm regularly asked by many newly qualified & established counsellors to supervisee them. Many approach me because I support practitioners to establish, launch and run their private practice, alongside supporting their clincial practice. #counselling #SupportingPrivatePractice
Counselling training doesn't adequately prepare for private practice. What did you need support or guidance in when setting up private practice? What would you like to see as part of counselling training? #TherapistsConnect #SupportingPrivatePractice
ism's exist within the counselling profession - barriers to training, qualifying, career progression.... and all along the way the need to prove your status/credentials/experiences... somehow needing to 'prove' your worth as a counsellor (1) #TherapistsConnect
I've experienced professional envy & envious attacks, dismissal & minimization of my clinical experience or perceived lived experience & on the recieving end of a whole range of projections... due to my visible faith, perceived (often wrong) ethnicity & age (2)
I've always advocated for our profession/practitioners to reflect the diversity of all communities of society, which we serve.... so this includes the younger generation of counsellors. I have done & do support, mentor & teach counselling trainees as young as in their early 20's.
Spending today putting together all the slides, handouts and worksheets, to help those attending the 'Setting up and Running a Successful Private Practice' Workshop. There's so much to cover! I'm so excited for this event! #TherapistsConnect #CPD #SupportingPrivatePractice
I've intentionally made this workshop very interactive and engaging. I love it when I leave workshops with the tools, techniques and frameworks for how to implement the learning. So I now do this for all of my own workshops! #CPD #SupportingPrivatePractice #GrowthHacks #lifehacks
All of my & @GrowToGlow_flow workshops are for the growth of delegates attending. There to help you achieve and reach your potential. To feel supported in moving beyond your comfort zone and not feeling alone in doing so.
What is the one tip you would give to someone starting/launching their private practice? It's always great to hear what helped other counsellors and therapists! ๐๐๐ผ#TherapistsConnect
Some great tips here! Keep them coming in! What would you like to have been told when you launched your private practice? What makes your service successful?#TherapistsConnect #privatepractice #counselling
There are some great tips here and what to do - I'm wondering what are some tips on what NOT to do? ๐ #privatepractice #learning #overcomingbarriers #TherapistsConnect
