Kate Chartres

Escape to Tranquillity: Unleash Your Inner Harmony at the Saalbach Retreat ‘Soul WELLcome' — Kate Chartres Therapy. This is our latest 2024 retreat, our September Doxford Hall and March 24 Wastwater are all sold out. So book early :) katechartres.com/workshops-and-…

HUGE thank you to all our incredible ERG members who helped make this possible 🙏💜 @lizdeoli @DittonPhil @MarieAs47283756 @DrSMarkham @Iain_caldwell @KealeNieran @Waffa1975 @CirilloDr @DrKnut @lovebillybragg @JaneAustinAUS @katejchartres @DrPeterILVES

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On the 4 July your local candidates will seek to represent you. We represent those we have lost to Covid 19. Will your candidates stand with bereaved families so that lessons are learned to save lives in the future? Tag your candidates to find out

Imagine you start a new job and they send a strict dress code, down to the colour of your socks and style of your shoe. They also send you a list of equipment which they say you must have every day. Some of it seems a bit strange - two green pens?- but off you go dutifully to Smiths and equip yourself. On the first day, you’re lined up with your colleagues and inspected. Anyone whose clothes aren’t exactly according to the dress code is told they’ll have to work an extra half hour. Same for any missing equipment. The penalties add up - wrong colour socks and missing protractor? One hour after work. You’re a bit concerned at this because you had arranged a lift home and if you have to stay late you’ll miss it. You check your clothes and equipment, all seems okay. You pass the check, but the woman next to you has the wrong shoes. She’s distressed at the news that she’ll be staying late - she had plans later. Tough. She starts worrying about how she’s going to get new shoes to avoid the same tomorrow whilst also staying late at work. You don’t know how to help. You get into your office and look around at your colleagues, but there’s no time to chat. On the whiteboard is a list of expectations for the day. You must be on task at all times and this will be monitored through your computer. Toilet breaks are limited to particular times and you’ll be queuing because it’s the same time for everyone. Eyes must be kept on your computer and this will be tracked. You must sit facing forwards and not slouch. You must use a regulation ruler whenever you read a document. If you break the rules, you’ll be kept after work the same day. You’re told that if you get too many ‘after works’ then you’ll spend a day in the Quiet Room where no one will talk to you for the whole day and you can’t eat lunch with your colleagues or go to the toilet more than twice. You start to feel a sense of unease. You’re worried about whether you can comply and what will happen if you start gazing off into space or rocking on your chair. The office is very quiet. ‘Isn’t it lovely?’ says your manager. ‘People here appreciate our structure and clear boundaries. You’ll do the best work you have ever done here because no time is wasted. We’ve set it up so you don’t have to worry about making decisions, you just do what we say and concentrate on your work’. You think perhaps this isn’t the right place for you, but they remind you that you’ve signed a five year contract without a get out clause. There are no other options. You are powerless. What effect would that have on you? Would you be happy and relaxed at work? Would you be motivated and doing your best for those five years? Might you feel anxious and trapped or resentful and angry? And why would we think it would be any different for our kids?

Wow, what a powerful presentation to save till the end, such brave men sharing their experience of Rachel Roger’s intensive trauma service for serving police officers. EMDR saved their lives. Amazing thank you so much for sharing #emdrukconf

2/2 Which for me, links with that reduction in suicidal ideation after EMDR we were hearing about yesterday and we know is there, if unbearable pain is treated, we no longer need to escape it. #emdrukconf

1/2 EMDR -Creating the condition where we dare to go there- Ludwig Cornil, loving the lake and mountains metaphor. And the use of a bottle to show, non integrated memory/ affect. We need to treat that unbearable pain, EMDR allows access to the affect. #emdrukconf

Fantastically engaging talk from Professor Jane Ireland on developing a pathway for EMDR formulation for working with psychopathy and personality disorder. Thank you! #emdrukconf

📸 Fresh open water swim this morning to start the day off perfectly before day two of the #emdrukconf! 🌊💦 Excited to dive into more learning and networking opportunities. Can't wait to see what the day has in store! 😃 #EMDRtherapy #emdrukconf

📸 Clear, helpful presentation to end a great first day at the #emdrukconf on working therapeutically with Clients Accessing Pre-Trial Therapy. Guidance is indeed very clear 😊 Thanks, Dr. Raquel Correia. Fab first day! 🎉

Really found myself thinking about memory, after this afternoons presentation on memory distortion, we do need to be alert. #emdrukconf

Feeling culturally competent in using EMDR with different groups after a fantastically engaging presentation by Dr Dr Femke Bannick Mbazzi on her important work in Uganda. Even did a bit of group singing, great for the vagus! #emdrukconf

Promising new research. Burbank et al in 2024 examined the impact of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, with complex people presenting with suicidal ideation, this including intensive treatment (twice weekly online sessions), The study concluded that promising preliminary evidence that EMDR was found to reduce suicidal ideation and other symptoms across multiple diagnostic criteria. IT’s SAFE #emdrukconf

📸 At the EMDR UK conference and I am buzzing with excitement! 🎉 Ready to dive into a day full of learning and networking with like-minded professionals. 🤝 Soaking up all the knowledge and connect with fellow EMDR enthusiasts. Stay tuned 4 updates! 💫✨ #EMDRUKCONF #LearningAndNetworking #PassionateAboutEMDR

Signs of burnout can vary from person to person. Here are some common signs to look out for: 1. Physical and emotional exhaustion 😩 2. Decreased performance and productivity 📉 3. Cynicism and detachment 😒 4. Increased irritability and negativity 😡 5. Lack of enjoyment 😔 6. Physical symptoms 🤕 7. Sleep disturbances 😴 8. Withdrawal from responsibilities 🙅‍♂️ 9. Increased absenteeism 📅 10. Neglected self-care 🙇‍♀️ Remember, everyone's experience is unique. If you notice these signs, seek support from a healthcare professional or counselor. Take care of yourself! 💙 #burnout #selfcare #mentalhealth

Calling all therapists, coaches, health professionals, leaders, and anyone giving a lot of themselves in their work! 🔊 🔥 Are you at risk of burning out? It's crucial to prioritize self-care and ensure your own well-being. 💆‍♀️ 💪 What do you do to look after yourself? I am offering a free hour to allow you to focus on implementing strategies for better self-care. 🌟 📢 This is a call to action, to put plans in place for your well-being. Let's make your self-care a priority! 💙 📅 Join me on the 7th of March at 1pm for a free live Zoom call where I will share my top tips. 🎉 💬 Inbox me for details, and even if you can't make it live, don't worry! A recording will be available. Let's prioritize your well-being together! 💪🌻 #selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth 🌈

Really excellent news. Let us hope there will be more similar trials in the future. @BSCAH1 @MyBCU @jotalbotbowen @barnes_johnson @katejchartres @abrar71 @FlippinPain @amit_pawa @Assoc_Anaes @mirandarwolpert @Mental_Elf such simple interventions can be surprisingly effective!

Yeah, I hurt myself a week ago but as swelling hasn’t gone down I thought I should check with an x ray. I had a typically Kate elaborate accident exiting the pool in skiathos 🙄. X

Shout out to @NorthumbriaNHS after a visit the urgent care (North Tyneside). Within 2 mins I saw a nurse, was examined, and sent to x ray where I was seen immediately to return a few hours later to see the amazing practice nurse. I am so lucky to live where I do #outstanding

On our way to #IASPPiran2023 Exited for an excellent few days and look forward to spending time with likeminded #SuicidePrevention academics, experts by experience, clinicians and policy makers. Please come and say hello if you see us!