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Really excited to announce a one-hour webinar coming up in May, with Natalie Russ Introducing the Therapy Harm Resistance Project. This webinar is open to all with tickets on a donation basis. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducin... Harm in Therapy Series: www.erinstevens.co.uk/events

It's raining!!!

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.” Diary of Anne Frank January 13, 1943

Ahhh warmest spot in the house

I have always had a go bag in case we have to evacuate because of disaster, the animals also have a go bag and along side it is a cat carrier and a crate for the dog. I use the animals go back quite regularly when we travel. Recent events mean everyone should consider this.

I just want to shout at to all victims of CSA, the therapists and organisations that work with them and anyone else triggers and upset with the current discourse. I see you and you matter.

There seems to be a build up of fluff in the tumble dryer. #cats #pets

Hey Bluesky! Happy 2025… making my move here has been v.positive so far. If you’re a writer, therapist, creative, activist/campaigner, animal lover, photographer, or one who holds the values of kindness & respect for humankind as paramount, pls do follow me, and I will follow back 😊🩵🙏 #FollowFriday

I have been reading about Bird Flu killing cats in the US. Are there any cases in the UK yet? asking for a friend, she lives indoors but travels with us and goes out on a harness. #cat

Well our online shop is due this morning and the receipt says they have no Lick-e-lix and Kiera is not impressed at the news. #cats #pets

When most kids are playing with new electronics my granddaughter wanted to go to the sea and toast marshmallows. Memories she will keep forever.

Facts: Motability is a charity with huge reserves making enormous profits from leasing cars many adapted to those in receipt of the higher rate of PIP. Disabled people have no choice but to use this monopoly as adaptations are expensive and specialised. It is expensive and restricted.

Hey. It's just a day. Breathe for me.

Suicidal thoughts are loud, but they don't tell the truth. The world is better with you in it.

A useful list for autistic people looking for therapy. I recently saw one who mentioned their 'son with autism' on their website 😑

Kiera found the robin in the tree she thinks all these new things are just for her #cats

Kiera found the robin in the tree she thinks all these new things are just for her #cats

The Nuances of Harm in Therapy for Queer, Autistic Clients with Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social and Erin Stevens will explore queer autistic experiences of harm in therapy, minimising harm & understanding queer autistic experiences Mar 26 2025 6pm GMT www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nuance...

I'm delighted to announce two new workshops as part of the Harm in Therapy series for 2025: Rupture and Repair in Feb, and in March I'm excited to welcome Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social as a co-facilitator for our March workshop on Queer, Autistic experiences of Harm (links in thread)

I am one now bring me better toys human.

Honestly I thought it was later than 5am when I woke you this Sunday morning.

I promote autonomy, I spend my life giving people the confidence to be autonomous. So why am I against the Assisted Dying Bill? I think it runs the risk of removing autonomy, those that feel like a burden will act for emotional and financial relief of family. Palliative care needs reform first.

Apt today

I am disabled with an incurable condition that is progressive. I am not sure I have a future, society has proven I am not wanted. Assisted dying, removing disability benefits, lessening accessibility rights are all realities. Health care, social care is failing. Yet I fight on, why? #disability

FYI if a therapist's website says they "follow the BACP ethical framework" or similar, that doesn't mean they are a member of BACP. You can check membership on BACP website. If qualified therapists choose not to register, the wording should be transparent, not misleading.

hi guys

Therapists: facebook groups are public forums. They are not contracted peer supervision spaces. Do not share client details there, even with 'permission'

Yes I stole the dog's reindeer and she is not having it back. #catsofbluesky

I'm tired so leave me in peace!! #catsofbluesky

“Can’t you just rest more?” “I wish I could lay in bed all day!” “You’re so lucky I wish I didn’t have to work!” “Why are you tired you don’t DO anything?” These are the types of comments disabled people deal with every day. Then there’s the harmful inner monologue 🧵/1

We are attending the launch of the Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) Cross-NIHR Collaboration today! Please do come and say hello to us if you are attending to find out more about the work of the NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences. www.linkedin.com/posts/mltc-c...

I've written some thoughts and feelings about Maria Albertsen after the news of her untimely and tragic death last week. aclientfirst.com/2024/11/25/m...

I’m seeing more images appear here, and just want to remind everyone to please please make them accessible to everyone by adding alt text to images. If you need guidance on why it’s important and how to make posts more accessible then follow @rnib.bsky.social who give some BRILLIANT tips and info!

I sincerely hope certain people and organisations acknowledge Maria's contribution to this profession publicly and generously. Especially because there are several organisations and prominent people who whose careers and work has had its way paved by Maria's pioneering influence.

I love this.

Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed. (Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).

My dad is 87 today. Our vid chat went “I filled the car with diesel and all the cans so if Putin attacks our power network me and mum should be ok we have solar and the genny” Then asked why I was crying. At 87 he should be worried about what he wants for lunch.

Safe people are happy to have conversations about what you need to feel & be safe, & why your past experiences might make it difficult to feel safe.

Extinguishing another's candle will not make your world a brighter place. Please light candles and protect the flames of those that are struggling.

No Kiera it is 3am you are not having treats no matter how long you glare at me. #catsofbluesky

Awful to hear of Maria Albertsen’s death at just 44. A fierce advocate for counsellors, founder of CTUK, and creator of National Counsellors Day, Maria made an immense impact on the counselling profession with her ethical stance and commitment to equity. My condolences to all who knew her. 💔

My Supervisor knows me so well. We have worked together with brutal honesty, support and collaboration for years and my upcoming retirement and consequent endings were the topic of today. Are you really retiring? I have to. Silence You will be missed, Tears. I don't want to. Meh life.

Word of this morning is ‘procaffeinate’: to put everything on hold until you’ve had sufficient amounts of coffee.

Winter is on us, fuel bills are through the roof. So question of the day is........ What temperature is the thermostat set in your therapy room? Mine is 18 degrees C which is probably a bit cooler than I would like but too warm makes me sleepy.

I've just created a feed for discussion and information about #harmintherapy. I'm new to feeds, but hoping this will be a place where discussion and learning can be shared and more easily accessed bsky.app/profile/did:...

Unexpected obstacles many survivors face in trauma recovery include the sense that, in getting better, we're somehow "betraying" other victims who didn't "make it out" ("survivor guilt")-- or actually "betraying" our abusers (to whom we are "trauma bonded").

Is there a starter pack for Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Mental Health practitioners? If there is I would love a link for one and if not, how do we make one? #Psychotherapy #Counselling #Therapy #mentalhealth

Kiera chilling after an impromptu night on the tiles and frightening us all as she is an inside cat only out on harness.