Ian Shaw

@100percentAnnie @robjessel16 And that kind of divisive rabble rousing contributed directly to Brianna's murder.

@100percentAnnie @robjessel16 No. Ask why any reference to trans people's right to exist had any place in Sunak's jokes today. If you think it's just an objective critique of labour consistency then I have to disagree. It's an attempt to introduce divisive dog whistle politics at the expense of a minority.

Am I the only person who thinks Sunak did nothing wrong with that PMQs jibe today? It was an attack on *policy* not any individual. In this case, Starmer's flip-flopping on whether some men are actually women.

@RevRichardColes openly, Shamelessly, FLaGraNTlY, UNAPOLOGETICALLY GAY!!!! (I personally go by: Incurably Gay).

The cushion or me?! 😍🐶🥰 #TherapistsConnect #PetPhotography #PetTherapy

@LindaBerman4 "All models are wrong but some are useful" G. Box. Used when introducing any theoretical model but especially when talking about memory, trauma and any theory based on neurology (e.g. triune brain).

To all therapists/counsellors: Can you help me? I am conducting some research into the use of quotations in all types of therapy/counselling. Do you use quotations with clients or know someone who does? I’d be really grateful for your responses. Thanks, Linda.

@chaoticpoetic Early applicants in this process will be, in effect, helping the MBs finish their work on this woeful process. This isn't (IMHO) a workable definition as it stands and will take a lot of effort to turn into one. I'm not sure I'd be willing to help them work it out.

@ianjshaw99 Yeah, that's the bit I struggle with. My Masters is in Understanding Domestic and Sexual Abuse, so could argue that's "related" as it's the field I predominantly work in, but then it doesn't necessarily have a counselling focus 🤷‍♀️

Alright #TherapistsConnect I'm stuck and hoping someone can help here. I'm currently undertaking a Masters degree, and upon completion would meet all the other criteria to fall under column C of Scoped. Does the Masters degree need to be therapy specific for column C?

@chaoticpoetic And, no. I can't find any guidance on what "counselling or psychotherapy RELATED" means....

@chaoticpoetic In practice it will depend upon your membership body's implementation (yes, they're SUPPOSED to be all the same but) The BACP will allow you to apply to be Snr Accred (=Column C) if you " Have undertaken a level 7 or equivalent counselling or psychotherapy related qualification"

Oh dear. There is already an independent group of people responsible for ensuring the BACP delivers its purpose ethically, responsibly and legally. They're called trustees. This is, at best, an admission of failure of executive and non-exec management. #TherapistsConnect

A membership dedicated to saving our Association, for our profession. Rather than funding an Association which exists to further itself. therapistconcerns.co.uk #TherapistsConnect

@cazbinny I'm gonna go Freudian: We thought the internet was being built for our Egos. But the algorithm appeals to our Ids. And that's what we've got now - screens full of out-of-control Ids screaming and hitting each other with sticks.

1/ This platform is really something else at the moment. The open bigotry is getting out of hand. Some folk of course, have always had their prejudices, but most would hide them for the majority of the time. Now everyone’s shouting everything from the roof! What do you (CONT)

@AndyCounsellor @BACPwatch Former mgmt consultant, current therapist here. Nearly all organisations reach a point where they risk forgetting what they were created for to prioritise their own continued existence and growth above all. Only strong leadership PREVENTS this happening.

Been following BACP’s troubles at @BACPwatch etc and wondering how the org I joined at the turn of the century has strayed so far from what we might call therapeutic values. Perhaps all large orgs reach a critical mass where the allurement of power at the top is just too… 1/5

@GrandpaJem I did! And you have sooooo delivered.

@ianjshaw99 Love that Ian! I’m so pleased you like them. I remember you asking for new colours a few months ago…

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@LisaMCoulthard @TheNFER @BACP Congratulations and good luck. I hope you find an organisation that looks healthier from the inside than it does from without. As the saying goes: the fish rots from the head and there's a bad bad smell coming from the BACP.

Personal news: after 2 incredible years at the brilliant @TheNFER, early Dec 2023 I'm moving to @BACP as Director of Prof Standards, Policy & Research. Heading back into psychological therapies & mental health. Excited to reconnect with the sector + build new links 😃 #getintouch

@GrandpaJem OH NO!!!! My Shire Square PJs are my favourites. But now these are going to be my new favourites. Or maybe the Montrose Check... OH NO!!!!!!

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@untanglednowcom I'm so sorry to hear this mate. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Ix.

I am angry, worried and so grateful for their community pharmacist who is in our families eyes a hero who has saved my dad's life. I will be posting more when I have consent from dad and those involved to name people publicly.

My dad had a massive stroke yesterday afternoon, my mum found him on floor realised what it was and rang 999 @WelshAmbulance told her it was a minimum 5 hour wait. Mum knew she only had an hour. She rang local pharmacist after GP surgery couldn't help. 1/

@pwkilleen @aclientfirst I'd love to believe it's evidence of limits. Sadly I'm more inclined to believe it's just smart maneuvering. Titles might have woken the membership up. Slip it past without then put them back later. This is how toxic my relationship with my MB has become. 😔

@aclientfirst @ianjshaw99 They tried to put titles in at one point, but they didn't get away with it in the sense that they had to backtrack to avoid the issue derailing the process. The absence of titles as this stage is evidence of the limits of what they can do.

SCoPEd was to "map existing competencies" - BACP 2018 And yet now they are "implementing" SCoPEd.

@RevRichardColes Double pod. Fry with pancetta, sage, gnocchi and parmesan. I defy you to find a better use for them.