The Purge

The Purge

Author:  Judy Nkechukwu The Purge.   The Purge.  You know, the movie?  We are living it.Anxiety, Stress and Fear is really here!The Joy of the Oppressed.Soul exhaustion, compassion fatigue, frozen – simply yearning to feel!The 3 – 2 -1  Countdown; whilst...
Loneliness

Loneliness

Author: Lorraine Collins When we feel lonely, it can often come with a sense of shame. It’s as if our loneliness were a personal weakness, and we’re embarrassed of our need for connection, belonging and being understood. Loneliness is often amplified rather than...
How my Differences is Making a Difference in the Therapy Room 

How my Differences is Making a Difference in the Therapy Room 

Author: Sarah Colbourne 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...
What I’ve Learned About Burnout as a Therapist

What I’ve Learned About Burnout as a Therapist

Author:  Lorraine Collins 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...
Boundaries at Boot Fairs

Boundaries at Boot Fairs

Author:  Lorraine Welch What makes it so difficult to have healthy boundaries? 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...
The Premise of Alienation

The Premise of Alienation

Author: Karen Minikin 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. Find out about book...
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...

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