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Dave Mearns on the counsellor’s practice of self-care

Our view at this service is that by far the most important attribute of any therapist (and what we look for when therapists seek to volunteer here) is a strong, consistent commitment to their own self-care, awareness and personal growth. We take … Continue reading

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Contracting & suicidal thoughts, a person-centred perspective

This is the text of a recent email to our therapists on these themes. We are aware of the very different way in which these issues are addressed within the NHS/similar medicalized contexts in health and social care – and the extent to which … Continue reading

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A Person-Centred Take on Conflict Resolution

A Person-Centred Take on Conflict Resolution Click on the title for this Facebook picture and story. Like one or two of the commentators, I am not necessarily sure of the factual accuracy of this – and like others of the … Continue reading

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