In this episode of Members Matters, we explore how CBT practitioners are responding to the realities of the climate crisis. The Climate Change SIG joins us to discuss their work supporting therapists and clients experiencing climate related distress, and they introduce their new practice guide designed to help clinicians feel more confident in this area.

We also hear from Colin Hughes about the unique context in which IABCP operates across both Northern Ireland and Ireland, and the challenges and opportunities facing CBT therapists there. Plus, our Senior Clinical Advisor answers an important question from the mailbag about what to do if the police request access to therapy notes.

Join your hosts: Rachel Handley, Helen Macdonald and Steph Curnow guide you through this month’s insights to the people and practices of the BABCP. In This Episode:

• BABCP News & UpdatesRachel, Steph and Helen share what’s new in the BABCP as well as the events you can get involved with for the rest of the year.

• Introducing… CBT on the Island of Ireland, Colin Hughes from IABCP talks to Rachel about the recent changes in law that affecting practitioners and why Ireland’s healthcare system and history has created a resilient and adaptable workforce.
• Spotlight on, Creating the EABCT Annual ConferenceSteph Curnow introduces you to Steve Killick and Catherine Parker from the Climate Change Special Interest Group, you’ll hear about their recently released guide on why climate change matters in your practice and how you could see it impacting clients in the near future.
• Ask Me Anything What if you’re in a scenario where the police ask for your notes? Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald tackles this particular question: how you can respond when asked for your notes, what’s in the client’s best interest, and how you should be taking notes in the first place.
• Podcast Picks, The BABCP have plenty more podcasts you can listen to this month:
• Let’s Talk About CBT – Sally Tribe talks about how menopause influences wellbeing and how CBT can help during this stage of life.
• Research Matters – Steph Curnow chats with clinical psychologist Katherine Newman-Taylor about her recently published paper Ten Misconceptions about CBT for psychosis
• Practice Matters – Prof Zindel Segal looks at the mindfulness practices creating change and the origins of MBCT

Links and resources:

• Read the Climate Change SIG’s guide: Changing the Climate Conversation: A CBT approach to addressing the crisis here
• Join a Special Interest Group (SIG): https://babcp.com/Membership/Special-Interest-Groups
• Find a CBT supervisor on the CBT Register: https://www.cbtregisteruk.com
• More information on our Journals Special Issues can be found here
• Check out our other podcasts Let’s Talk About CBT, Practice Matters, and Research Matters in our podcasts hub: https://babcp.com/Podcasts

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