Listening In

Meg Moss, Head of Policy & Public Affairs at NCPS, and Kelly Budd, Chief Professional Standards Officer at CPCAB, dive into the crucial theme of human connection in therapy amidst rising AI and digitalization. They discuss the risks linked to non-human methods in counseling and the necessity of maintaining high standards in training. The conversation touches on the importance of collaborative networks and authentic communication in the therapeutic community. They wrap up by advocating for a joint campaign focused on enhancing therapeutic relationships.

Louisa Rose, the CEO of the mental health charity 'Beyond', shares her insights on the importance of uplifting young voices in mental health initiatives. She discusses the charity's evolution during the pandemic and the transformative impact of youth engagement. Louisa emphasizes the need for humanizing therapeutic relationships and finding joy in self-care, balancing work and personal life. The conversation is peppered with encouraging stories of resilience and collaboration, painting a hopeful picture for the future of children's mental health advocacy.

Amelia Wrighton, Co-founder and CEO of Suicide&Co, shares her journey following the loss of her mother to suicide. She discusses the charity's mission to provide free counseling for those affected by such losses. Amelia highlights the unique complexities of grief from suicide, the importance of self-care for counselors, and the recently launched self-care app designed to support users coping with grief. The conversation also addresses community support, ongoing mental health discussions, and finding strength through adversity.

Pursuing the Power of Nature In this first episode of 'Listening In', Ally and Robert from Hawk and Heath discuss 'forest bathing', its Japanese origins and the science behind it. Forest bathing can benefit those that suffer symptoms such as stress, anxiety and poor sleep. What led Ally and Robert to this work, how do they use it, and how can we all learn to benefit from nature, ourselves? And what is, ’tree sniffing’?! To learn more about Hawk and Heath visit https://hawkandheath.co.uk/ Join in with the #30DaysWild https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild Please like and subscribe, so you can always be part of the conversation. This episode was recorded on Teams Created by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)  https://ncps.com/