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As our Spring Season comes to an end, in a new blog post we share some highlights of the programme and participant feedback, which you can read in full here: https://lnkd.in/eys_Zs-K “Great variety of speakers and approaches - from Eugene’s personal presentation to Michael’s more theoretical approach. And the Cowans work is so very interesting and impressive. It made for a really good seminar (and I’ve already ordered books from a couple of the speakers).” on Fathers and Fathering “Salman Akhtar is THE MOST engaging speaker I have ever heard! Very clear outline, great balance of theory and clinical practice, highly personable and left wanting more!” on the Clinical Impasse series If you missed the live events, you can catch up via the recordings here: https://lnkd.in/es8dsEyA Feedback is so important to us so if you want to let us know what you loved or how we might further enhance our CPD events please comment below #trainingthetrainees #deepenexistingknowledge #emergingfield #keepuptodate #beyondexistingtheory #bechallenged #cuttindedgetraining #alwayslearning #mentalhealthmatters #trtogether #psychotherapycommunity #psychoanalysis+

POSTURE- does it matter? In a mentoring session this week with one of the practices I work with we touched on the ongoing debate around the role of posture in musculoskeletal conditions. In my view some clinicians become overly focused on posture, while others dismiss it entirely. IMO I suggest a balanced approach, where posture is assessed for its potential relevance and impact on the patient's symptoms and function, rather than making assumptions. Use clinical reasoning for the individual in front of you- test/retest for that individual and then the answer is clearer. What are your thoughts?

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Taking a closer look at our processes, procedures and outcomes for navigating client resistance & complex issues in therapy In moments like these, it's essential to pause and re-evaluate our approach. We must dive deeper, uncovering the underlying factors driving client resistance or the intricacies of the challenges at hand. It's time for a therapy tailored to the core. Interested in the exploration and adapting of procedures and interventions to fit the distinctive needs and circumstances of your clients read more in our blog and get information on our upcoming FREE workshop, ACT in focus. https://bit.ly/3uspq1i #OnlineTraining #TherapyReimagined

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Don't miss the next Théa live webinar ‘Challenging the dry eye paradigm: Technicians measure things, clinicians do what is important'. 23rd May @7:30pm This CPD webinar will critique the TFOS DEWS II mantra. It will concentrate on the two primary DEWS II flow diagrams to discuss concepts which, as a clinician rather than an academic, raises questions that every clinician should consider to better formulate investigation and management plans. Register Now https://ow.ly/iE8h50RqzgR #Thea #Theaeducation #CPD #NeverStopLearning #dryeye #dryeyedisease #eyecare #Webinar

Seeking an effective therapy approach that works for both therapists and clients can be challenging. Applying ACT principles in real-life situations can be demanding, requiring practical application and effective implementation strategies. Time constraints add to this difficulty. In our latest blog we explore the difficulties faced by therapists today, where time is limited and clients’ engagement is crucial and we look at how focussed ACT (or FACT) could address some of these challenges. https://buff.ly/47PqYAi We are also pleased to be hosting Dr Kirk Strosahl and Dr Patricia Robinson, renowned ACT trainers and founders of FACT, for an inspiring workshop this April - Focused ACT for brief interventions. https://buff.ly/48mPFpr . Packed with practical exercises the workshop will focus on specific clinical techniques that make up the FACT approach. These include focused contextual interviewing skills, using the four square and psychological flexibility profile for rapid case formulation and treatment targeting, and core interventions such as the life path and true north exercises.

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April Update: Spent 2 weeks in Silicon Valley listening to lectures from successful businesspeople and VC partners. Learned a great deal from speaking to many industry leaders and inspiring students. Notably, a conversation with Monique Nadeau, CEO of EatLove PRO, greatly familiarised me with Healthcare Data regulations, a topic which I knew little about. In London, I had promising discussions with professors about integrating Calmi into a research project at UCL. We discussed developing a self-harm sentiment detection engine and also testing the efficacy of Calmi on low-risk participants. This could be a great opportunity; however, the collaboration may raise issues with IP and spin out down the line, I’m currently looking into it. I also had meetings with UCL counsellors to better understand the pain points of Student wellbeing services, and my suggestion of integrating Calmi into their systems was received favourably. It would be incredible if a partnership could go ahead so I can help improve the mental health facilities at UCL. An upcoming forecast, I’ll be working closely with Claudia Rawson and Netaniah Pinto on the development of Calmi. We aim to start beta-testing a second batch of users in mid to late May. If you’re interested, please fill in this form and we’ll contact you closer to the date!