The following blog post is an adapted version of an original article, written by Graham Music called: Finding courage, resilience and hope after fear, disconnection, and post-Covid malaise and originally published on 26th May 2022 on Graham’s blog. We are delighted to present this new blog post, ahead of our upcoming online CPD: Resparking: Working courageously with trauma and neglect with Graham Music on Friday 19th April 2024, 10am to 4pm via Zoom, with catch-up available. Pre Pandemic The world was by no means perfect pre-pandemic, but then people hugged and kissed each other readily, shoo ..read more

Written by Shelley Holland, Owner of Brighton Therapy Partnership We are very fortunate to have the amazing Simonne Gnessen join us at Brighton Therapy Partnership for an online evening seminar on Monday 19th April to discuss *Understanding our Relationship with Money: New Perspectives for Therapists*. Knowing Simonne’s work I know this is going to be an insightful and exciting deep dive into the ways in which we all have a complex relationship with money and how it impacts our private practice work. I hope you can join us then! In the meantime…. I’ve had a draft of this article on my desktop ..read more

Throughout history, many renowned figures in various fields, including William Shakespeare, Carl Jung and Elvis Presley, have been identified as “replacement children” – individuals born following the death of a sibling, and often perceived, or treated as a “replacement” for the lost child. We have written the following article in preparation for our upcoming evening seminar: The ‘Replacement... Source ..read more

Breaks in Therapy are a core part of the therapeutic work, and impact both clients and therapists in different ways and at different times. The following article is written by Linda Cundy who along with Charles Brown and Professor Joy Schaverien, will be one of our expert speakers for our upcoming workshop: Breaks in Therapy: dynamics, losses & opportunities on Friday 10th November 2023... Source ..read more

The definition of the term ‘replacement child’ is complex and depends on the individual and their family psychodynamics. As a starting point The Replacement Child Forum define how a person can be a ‘Replacement Child’ if: The following article is written by Kristina Schellinski, who along with Dr Zack Eleftheriadou will be our expert speaker for our upcoming evening seminar: The ‘Replacement Child’... Source ..read more

Therapy is a dynamic process, typically based on a consistent relationship ultimately resulting in trust and growth. But like all other engagements, there are occasional interruptions, be it due to holidays, illnesses, or other unforeseen circumstances. How do these breaks impact the therapeutic relationship and the clients’ progress? And, importantly, how do these impacts differ among clients... Source ..read more

While counsellors and psychotherapists take pride in being supportive, empathetic and engaged, there will also likely be times when we feel tired and sleepy in sessions. While tiredness can be a natural response to a busy life and a demanding career, there may be other factors at play. Understanding these can be instrumental in gaining insight into a client and supporting their growth. Source ..read more

Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on the ways in which a person interacts with the world around them. One common response to trauma is dissociation, a defence mechanism that allows people to detach from distressing thoughts, emotions, or memories. Ahead of our upcoming workshop: Dissociation: Trauma as Personal & Collective Experience with Miriam Taylor on Saturday 7th October 2023... Source ..read more

In the realm of mental health care, we are typically equipped with the tools and understanding necessary to deal with a wide spectrum of issues, from anxiety disorders to traumatic experiences. However, one area that often slips under the radar is menopause, a natural biological phase that every woman experiences. Menopause is frequently depicted in popular memes, with amusing photos and captions... Source ..read more

Speaking at our upcoming BTP event ‘Working with the Menopause in Therapy’, we have a speaker who is truly a leader in her field. Diane Danzebrink has been hailed as ‘the original menopause activist’ in the UK, which is a fitting title to reflect her hugely successful campaigns to improve education and awareness for this major life transition. Not only is Diane an experienced psychotherapist... Source ..read more