You will hear in this lecture from counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman, who introduces the basic principles of the polyvagal theory, and explains how it might be applied in a therapeutic setting. When you have listened to this lecture and read the accompanying slide pack, you will understand: the basic biology of the vagus nerve […]

In this lecture, you will learn from clinical psychologist and CBT psychotherapist Dr Richard Bennett about: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in context an introduction to the ACT model via the ACT Matrix practical techniques to access the core processes. Originally developed in the USA by Dr Steven Hayes, ACT is one of the third-wave

Did your counselling qualification cover sex in counselling? Sex tends to be underexplored in mental health and medical professions, and is often absent from or lacking in training. Moreover, sexual problems can interact with a wide range of common mental-health conditions. A large proportion of people experience issues with sex and sexuality – and so

After listening to this lecture by Dr Suzanne Zeedyk ­– Research Scientist, Developmental Psychologist and Founder of connected baby – you will: be aware of the international ACEs movement understand what ‘ACEs’ means be familiar with what ACEs research shows have insight into the theoretical implications of ACEs be aware of the debate around the

This lecture offers you the opportunity to learn about existential psychotherapy and counselling from Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton. You will be introduced to this topic and learn about: what existential therapy is, and its philosophical roots in existential philosophy key philosophers who have influenced existential philosophy their individual

In this lecture, counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman describes what self-concept is, how it develops, and the part it plays in what Carl Rogers called ‘psychological maladjustments’. After listening to Emma’s presentation, you will: be able to explain the idea of self-concept in the context of person-centred therapy understand how a person’s self-concept develops comprehend

Having watched this lecture, by counselling psychologist and senior lecturer Dr Edith Steffen, you will: be able to reflect on your own experience and understanding of grief understand how grief can be defined be familiar with different theoretical perspectives on grief know about different clinical presentations of grief, and how to distinguish grief from depression

In this lecture, Nicola Hughes – who is a creative counsellor, supervisor and trainer, as well as former performing artist and youth worker – will give you a deeper understanding of how bereavement and loss can affect children and young people, and how you can work in new ways within this niche area. With particular

In this lecture, you will learn from Dr Anna Louise Fry, whose research seeks to enhance understanding of British South Asian lesbian and bisexual women’s lives, about: the social stress hypothesis the social psychological position the minority stress process model (as described by psychiatric epidemiologist Ian Meyer in 2003) minority stress processes minority stress processes

In this lecture, counsellor and coach Judy James – who is a member of the International Society for Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – outlines the process and some components of emotion-focused therapy. You will learn: the key features of EFT how to identify different types of emotion the differences between EFT and other forms of counselling and