We are SPARC, a University of Hull research cluster researching Social and Psychological Research in Long Term Conditions, including #multimorbidities #dementia #addictions and exploring innovative forms of health and social care support hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/r…

A reminder that ACT made Yorkshire is now available in paperback or on kindle ebook. "Bi reight, ger on wi it" "Ger unstuck from't stuff yer don't want, ger on wi't stuff yer do" #acceptance #act #ActMadeYorkshire #Yorkshire #Mentalhealth #psychology amazon.co.uk/dp/B09F1B85Y9/…

What a brave young woman.

Want to know more about the Talking Type 1 books? Lots of info and resources for staff here: diabetespsychologymatters.com/training/

Three quarters of people with diabetes can't get the emotional and mental health support they need. If you are a psychologist wanting to improve healthcare for people living with diabetes join us for #DiscoveringLeadership 22 orlo.uk/discovering_le…

tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108… A mentalization stance within the acting process. Working Action Group Benjamin Askew and Holly Dwyer Hall #psychology #mentalization #actors

The TiCC outlines simple methods any professional can use to build trust, understand trauma and act with compassion and respect. Based on our years of experience working with complex cases of human trafficking in a human, trauma-informed way. helenbamber.org/resources/late…

All victims of trafficking, whatever their background, need tailored individual support. See Guardian advocates for children and Independent advocates for adults in the new #NRMHandbook osce.org/odihr/510551

Definitely in the top ten in the Journal Article Title Hall of Fame: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Really excited for our next webinar on Functional Neurological Disorders by Dr Matthew Butler, academic neuropsychiatrist at King's College London. Join us on Monday 21st February at 7.30pm, link below!

The BABCP journals have, over the years, published range of papers useful for therapists working w refugees. In this thread we provide links to key ones where full free text available. Please share/ retweet as we add. BABCP @DrS_Reynolds @rthwaites Paul Salkovskis @BABCP_Equality

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Research study recruiting participants- looking at experience of perinatal services.... uclpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1B…

Last chance to register for our workshop starting tomorrow, Trauma Focused ACT with Russ Harris! Recording of the sessions will be available if you miss the live event. buff.ly/3bGacN4

Very proud to share this article on the use of ACT for acting by the wonderful Benjamin Askew of Working Action Group #acting #wellbeing #actingtechnique #theatre #drama #psychology #acceptancecommitmenttherapy #hamlet

We all encounter emotional pain Often we want to resist it Research shows a more effective approach is active acceptance. 3 Steps to Active Acceptance ⬇️ #emotionalpain #ACT #ouch #experience #curiosity #icebath #mindsetmatters #calm #overwhelmed #research #values #yourmind

When it comes to difficult experiences it’s easy to get in a cycle of avoiding them or pulling away from them 🫣 The trick just like with the Chinese Finger Trap 👉👈 is to lean into the experience #ACT #leanin #wiggleroom #experience #avoiding #chinesefingertraps #avoidance

Having a limited or narrow perspective is part of being human. It helps us limit the amount of information we take on and simplifies things. Which is very handy. Except when it’s not! #ACT #metaphor #perspective #perspectivetaking #skilldevelopment #connection #selfstory