Hello and welcome to the start of a mini-series at the Here for You podcast. In this mini-series we will be introducing the various approaches of the contemporary therapy landscape. In this first episode of the mini-series, we will be exploring Psychodynamic Therapy. We will examine the origins of this approaches, some defining features and some broad critiques of the approach. Enjoy and stay tuned for future episodes of this mini-series! Support the show To support the show...

Welcome to season 2 of the podcast! Apologies for the wait for the new season. The first episode of this season explores Sanism. This describes an irrational prejudice against people with mental illness and/or people who differ from a perceived psychological norm. We will explore what sanity and insanity are in relation to this, define Sanism, talk through possible harms and then look at ways at addressing these harms. For further reference: Sane in insane places article Eas...

In today's episode, we explore community psychology. This episode provides a general introduction for the umbrella term of 'community psychology'. Within this umbrella term we will define the broad philosophical assumptions of this way of thinking, understand what it's aims are as well as see how it may influence and work with mental wellbeing. During the episode I mention Bronfenbrenner (1979) - he developed Ecological Systems Theory, which is well worth reading more on if people are ...

In this episode of the podcast we will explore the psychology of emotional regulation. We will first examine what emotional regulation (and dysregulation) are before exploring possible causes of this. Towards the end of the episode we will also present ideas for regulating our own emotions as well as helping others to regulate their emotions. We hope you enjoy! Support the show To support the show and for extra content, including resource packs and live workshops, visit the patre...

In this episode of the podcast we will be exploring the concept of the Wounded Healer. This concept describes anyone in a healer role who has their own lived experience of mental health distress or trauma. This episode will explore what the exactly the wounded healer is, how this may be used therapeutically, what might makes someone a wounded healer as well as advantages and disadvantages for both the healer and this e receiving healing. We hope you enjoy! Support the show To supp...

On this episode of the Here for You Podcast we talk about Moral Injury. A Moral Injury is a strong cognitive and emotional response that can occur following events that violate a person’s moral or ethical code (Williamson et al, 2021). We will explore what Moral Injury is, how this may present in people and how to work clinically with it. A summary will be made at the end of the episode, with a reflective question to finish. We hope you enjoy! Support the show To support the show ...

In this episode of the podcast we will be exploring the therapeutic relationship. Specifically, we will explore what is unique about this type relationship and how this can lead to positive changes for people engaged in therapy. The concept of the therapeutic relationship outlined in this episode draws heavily on Clarkson's (2003) book, The Therapeutic Relationship. Support the show To support the show and for extra content, including resource packs and live workshops, visit the patreon...

In the fifth episode of the Here for You podcast we explore the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth. This concept describes the ability for people who have been through traumatic experiences to develop meaning and positive experience through these events. The episode begins by defining what Post-Traumatic Growth is. We then explore what this may look like by examining what is encapsulated in the experience. Both personal and external factors that facilitate Post-Traumatic Growth are explored as ...

In this episode we will be exploring the various ways power plays out within the mental health system. We start with an exploration of the meaning and definition of power, before exploring how power may be conceptualised within mental health. We explore ways to work with power clinically as well as ways that mental health practitioners may work to reduce potential negative impacts of power. At the end, some reflective questions are posed to establish further thinking. Support the ...

In today's episode we explore the concept of Trauma-Informed Care. This will provide a broad introduction on the topic as well as how it is used practically within various services. We will start by defining terms, before moving onto the core philosophy of Trauma-Informed Care. We will then go on to talk about what this approach might look like in practice and how it can be applied on both an individual and systemic level. For additional resources and thinking on this, please visit the ...

In this episode of the podcast we explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's). This episode provides a broad introduction to the topic. We start with a definition of what ACE's are. This draws heavily on the work of Felitti and colleagues (1998) who devised the Adverse Childhood Experience's questionnaire. We go on to explore global prevalence rates of ACE's and the impact that having a higher amount of ACE's has on mental. physical and social wellbeing. Potential explanat...

Welcome to the Here for You podcast. A podcast dedicated to everything psychological. In the first episode we explore the concept of Vicarious Trauma. This describes the trauma that can occur when working with people who have experienced trauma. We will talk through what this concept is (and what it is not), how this may present and how it may be prevented. We hope you enjoy! Support the show To support the show and for extra content, including resource packs and live workshops, visit the pat...