A Beautiful Mind - Clinical Therapy

29/01/2025

It is always a pleasure to maintain CPD and I attended a Untye Health webinar on Polyvagal Theory lead by Dr Stephen Porges about how his Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) enhances EMDR work. An interesting seminar that also included 1-to-1 discussion with practitioner Jessica Schultz.
For those wishing to learn more about SSP evidence and case-studies, further details can be read here: https://integratedlistening.com/resources/real-world-evidence

My CPD for 2024 totalled 65 hours of study, receiving 4 Certificates and 6 official CPD points.

09/12/2024

One of my top five Positive Psychology 'character strengths', is a 'love of learning' and I am extremely grateful to Combat Stress for being allocated a training place on the 'Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD' Foundational Training course presented by Dr. Candice Monson and Dr. Alexandra MacDonald. This builds on the ENHANCE+ training programme of 'Understanding UK Women Veterans: military sexual trauma and how services can better meet their needs'.
There is considerable cross-over from previous trauma training I have completed and I find the differing strategies and delivery approaches to be very reassuring. I am also looking forward to exploring the use of the CPT Coach App and how “fidelity to the protocol improves outcomes".

12/10/2024

Following on from my ARA Recovery for All training, I am delighted to be included in the University of Swansea's Project Activate programme for veterans using an ACT App. The research examined the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for PTSD and Gambling Harms over a 10-week ACT App use that unlocks a 6-step programme. I am extremely interested in the participation and outcomes and have already completed the Introduction and Step One.

26/01/2023

I love CPD and learning from the best!

A brilliant masterclass with Gloria Hammett revisiting strategies and techniques from NLP and Hypnotherapy for tackling the symptoms of depression.

Current research suggests that depression is a systemic disorder that causes people to experience a depressed mood, loss of interest, feelings of guilt, low self-worth, disturbed sleep, low energy, and poor concentration amongst other things. The class examined an eight step therapy plan to achieve behavioural change by first starting with the unconscious mind.

I am immensely lucky to benefit from Gloria's 30 years of experience and expertise as a clinician, and as my mentor, learning the art of fusing Psychotherapy, NLP, and Hypnotherapy to achieve amazing results.

10/11/2022

Having said a final goodbye to both parents in the last year, grief is something I have learnt to live with. Grief is the price we pay for love and in my experience it is a bit of both in the example displayed as we grow and learn to cope.

16/06/2022

The Rhythm of Breathing.

It sounds trivial, yet it is often the small things that make the difference. Recent studies provide insights into how breathing affects brain function ranging from emotional processing to memory.

This article is well worth a read but you may have to cut & paste the link into your browser.

https://neurosciencenews.com/memory-fear-breathing-5699

23/05/2022

Shared from my mentor Gloria Hammett.
A long but interesting read that discusses the historical use of hypnosis and modern application of hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis is emerging as a powerful medical treatment for pain, anxiety, PTSD and a range of other conditions. Can it shake off its reputation as a stage magician's trick?

12/05/2022

Celebrating International Nurse Day and giving thanks for all the care and devotion provided when I have been hospitalized, vaccinated, giving blood and receiving annual check-ups.

“Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painter's or sculptor's work.” Florence Nightingale.

Today is International Nurses Day!

Thank you to all of the wonderful nurses around the globe and in Portsmouth who do such a wonderful job.

Do you have any nursing stories to tell us? Let us know in the comments below, or at info@healthwatchportsmouth.co.uk

04/05/2022

Shared from my mentor and trainer Gloria Hammett.
Helpful advice for those that use self-hypnosis or prefer the support of a hypnotherapist in the treatment of headaches without pharmaceutical medication.

Reducing triggers and discomfort of headaches.

04/05/2022

As I near the end of my Foundation Course in Positive Psychology, I intend to post monthly VIA Calendars. VIA is an acronym for Values in Action and is based on the Character Strengths work of Dr. Martin Seligman and the late Dr. Chris Peterson. This month's strengths reflect on Judgment and Fairness with a focus on peace
and conflict resolution.

For those that wish to know more please contact via my email or Facebook messenger.

12/04/2022

A very good YouTube clip shared from a wonderful therapist - Tanya Bunting.