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Where therapy, the race conversation, intersectionality and politics meet

This blog is about the psychological consequences of being a person of colour in the UK. It’s about the impact on our inner lives and our sense of identity, about the political landscape we live in that shapes public opinion and the policies that have been put in place to mitigate against the impact of racial bias. Guest contributors are welcome. Guest Contributor Guidelines

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Breaking Barriers: Thriving As a Working Parent With Long-Term, Chronic Illness

Breaking Barriers: Thriving As a Working Parent With Long-Term, Chronic Illness

How do you deal with earth-shattering health news as a working parent? Over the years, Catriona and I have drawn from theories and research linking back to our work as therapists to maintain our physical and mental well-being. We have lived it and, although no days are easy for us, we successfully juggle health, work and being a parent; and somehow wake up to three amazing children, who are thriving and growing each day. These are our 12 tips that we hope you find useful.

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How my Differences is Making a Difference in the Therapy Room 

How my Differences is Making a Difference in the Therapy Room 

A new client, a black woman in her 40s, was emotional at the end
of our initial session. ‘It’s been so challenging to find a therapist, and one who is culturally sensitive,’ she said. ‘It feels like a load has been lifted off my shoulders.’ As I smiled at her, I didn’t tell her what I was thinking – that I never thought as a black, working-class woman diagnosed at age 49 with dyslexia, I would be working as a qualified counsellor in private practice at age 50.

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What I’ve Learned About Burnout as a Therapist

What I’ve Learned About Burnout as a Therapist

Burnout is a hot topic these days and with good reason. In a culture that encourages us to do more, it’s easy to veer into “too much,” especially if you mean well. This is what happened to me. I recently received a diagnosis of osteoarthritis and had an inflammation flare-up I’m convinced was caused by stress and being on the brink of burnout

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Boundaries at Boot Fairs

Boundaries at Boot Fairs

I have recently been talking a lot in my clinical work and personal relationships about boundaries. I have noticed that complicated, tricky or even abusive relationships or circumstances can often be a struggle to distance from or navigate, due to ideological or circumstantial reasons such as finances, cultural and religious norms, values or tensions, traditions, or a lack of an alternative support network.

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The Premise of Alienation

The Premise of Alienation

This post captures the key themes of alienation, oppression and deception that are core to Karen Minikin’s new book: Radical-Relational Perspectives in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. Soon to be published by Routledge.

The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed – Steve Biko

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Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind

Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind

BAATN was there, at the Ritzy in Brixton on Saturday 24th June, for the premiere of the documentary film ‘Barrel Children: the families Windrush left behind’ by Nadine White. Barrel children is a term used loosely to refer to the children whose parents migrated to the UK and a reference to the cardboard barrels used to ship goods to family members back on the islands. The film is an inspiration for families of Caribbean heritage.

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