HeyJaredTherapy for a New Generation
Supporting professionals who work therapeutically with young adults and those in a period of transition, my reflections on counselling.
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Beyond behaviour: Lessons from The Lodge and 4:23 AM Epiphanies (opens the original)
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I have written about behaviour before, but indulge me for a moment. Behaviour has historically been big business in education and therapy. While semantics have shifted toward understanding what drives an action rather than just reacting to it, there is still an ongoing push-pull between nurture and punishment. Schools maintain cosy support rooms right alongside cold isolation spaces - and it sits uncomfortably with me how fine the line is in determining which space a young person gets sent to.I
Beyond the Blank Slate (opens the original)
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I reposted a meme on my Instagram some time ago comparing the standard expectations of a therapist - poised, nodding thoughtfully, some well-timed ‘hums’. Then a depiction of what some of us are actually like - big gasp, ‘really, oh my goodness!’, furrowed brows of concern, and occasional belly laughter. A client commented that the meme made them laugh, because it’s true - I can rarely hide what I am thinking.Video inspired by perfectly_emmperfect on Instagram.</
A Love Letter to a New Therapist (opens the original)
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Dear new (or nearly-there) therapist,Welcome. Take a deep breath. You made it here.Whether you are setting foot into your very first lecture room with a crisp new notebook, sitting on the edge of your chair waiting for your first placement client, seeing your first clients as a qualified counsellor, or opening the doors to your own practice, I want to send you a note of encouragement from someone who has sat where you are sitting now, and who has had the privilege of supporting many practitioner
On Ink, A Nebulous World, and a Therapeutic Reset (opens the original)
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It has been a while since I enjoyed the luxury of a monthly wrap-up article. I realised recently that these posts serve me in much the same way journaling does, offering a space to reflect and consider my next steps. I always enjoy reading other writers’ wrap-ups, so I’m indulging in a Summer reflection. I hope this prompts a moment of reflection for your day too.Things I Have LovedThe word nebulous — Do you ever have a moment where a word becomes a temporary
Cards in the Therapy Room (opens the original)
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Cards are one of the most versatile, expansive resources we can bring into the therapy room. If you are looking to explore their clinical possibilities, or just want to chat all things cards - read on!(Be sure to check out the brief video below for a quick visual intro to some of the decks discussed below).Cards are far more than icebreakers. Sitting face-to-face can be intimidating, activating a client’s defences or evoking a subtle sense of unease. For others, direct talking feels awkward, or
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