Emotions
Julian Penton
United KingdomDurham CityCounty DurhamUnited KingdomHartlepoolCounty DurhamJulian has twelve years' experience as a practising Human Givens therapist working in private practice as well as for a mental health charity in north east England.
Clare Pargeter
3 Prouse AvenueUnited KingdomChagfordDevonTQ13 8FLI feel fortunate to have been able to combine an enjoyable career in Human Resource Management (within the public, private and voluntary sectors) with psychotherapy and counselling, working for man
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The power of deep relaxation and guided imagery
Dr Farouk Okhai describes the power of using deep relaxation and guided imagery techniques.
“Use the breath. It’s easier”
Sam Gerrard explores the benefits of 7:11 breathing and shares the results of his own and others’ research into the technique
Knowledge beyond words: confusion and ethics
In 2002 BACP published new ethical guidelines. Before publication, Ivan Tyrrell questioned the main author of the guidelines, Tim Bond, about what they actually mean.
A devastating death
Janine Hurley describes how the HGI Ethics Committee helped her cope, professionally and personally, when, tragically, a client killed herself.
Are we brave enough for our new world?
Julia Welstead considers the impact of coming out of lockdown...
Why we dream in metaphor
The expectation fulfilment theory of dreaming put forward by Joe Griffin is, to date, the best explanation for why we dream and why we forget our dreams...
Case Study: Antidepressant experience
Case history: James shares his difficult experience of coming off anti-depressant medication – and reflects on the effects they have had on his life.
Madness, creativity and human nature
Ivan Tyrrell talks with Daniel Nettle about the far closer than expected connection between psychosis and creative thinking.
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