Dynamic Change Consultants

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Following the tragic events in Southport, expert psychologists share advice for parents on how to support their children through distressing events.

"Listening and providing space and comfort can go a long way." Dr Sarah Parry, British Psychological Society's Faculty for Children, Young People and their Families.

Read more: www.bps.org.uk/news/how-speak-children-about-trauma-and-tragedy-psychologists-offer-expert-advice

S.W. (Wife of a Veteran) - - “I am so grateful for the transformative support and guidance I have received on my journey of healing from PTSD - and coping as a spouse of a s*x addict. My therapist’s approach has been marked by an incredible warmth, a wonderful sense of humour, and a non-judgmental attitude that immediately put me at ease.

“From the very beginning, she demonstrated a proactive and compassionate style, introducing me to therapy and mindfulness techniques that have been pivotal in managing my PTSD. Her remarkable insight, expertise and gentle encouragement have empowered me to break free from the fear cycle that I had been trapped in for so long as a partner of an addict.

“Her holistic approach, addressing both the somatic and mental aspects of my healing, has been instrumental in my recovery. She has never imposed her own thoughts or opinions on me; instead, she has listened intently, allowing me to explore and reach my own conclusions. As a result I have developed a greater sense of self awareness, and this patient and respectful method has fostered a safe space where I feel truly heard and understood.

“I wholeheartedly recommend PTSD Resolution to anyone seeking a therapist who embodies empathy, skill - and an exceptional ability to foster genuine healing. My therapist has profoundly impacted my life, and I am forever grateful for her guidance and support.”

You can read more testimonials on our web - www.ptsdresolution.org/testimonials.php

ITV News investigation reveals 58% of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been forced to take time out of school because their needs could not be met.

"The new government must act quickly to give councils the funding they need." Dr Gavin Morgan our Division of Educational and Child Psychology chair.

Beacuse : www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds-itvs-investigation-ehcp-delays

Our new website is now live

Clinical and corporate psychology services Welcome Founded by Professor Robert Bor, DCC is one of London’s foremost psychology practices. Our highly experienced consultants provide modern, solution-focused approaches to help individuals, families and teams to overcome a broad range of personal and workplace issues. Read more

Handbook of Aviation Neuropsychology: A Practical Guide for the Clinician

Handbook of Aviation Neuropsychology: A Practical Guide for the Clinician The field of aviation neuropsychology helps us to understand and improve human performance and safety in the aerospace industry, both for the estimated 300,000+ commercial pilots and the 4.5 billion passengers they transport every year. This handbook brings together a group of internationally ren...

PTSD UK PTSD UK - a community for everyone in the UK affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-25/edition-12/meeting-high-flyer

Meeting a high flyer | The Psychologist Belsize Park is a beautiful London ‘village’ with a strong literary tradition (Keats’ house is around the corner and you’ll find two branches of the excellent Daunts bookshop there). The Royal Free Hospital is a short walk up the road from the underground station. In fact, all Belsize Park l...

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We are pleased to announce that our rooms at Pinero House, 115a Harley Street are now open for clients.

We would like to welcome Laurence Regan to our growing team of psychologists.

Laurence is passionate about working creatively with clients to create transformational change. He believes that relationships and meaning making are at the core of who we are. Consequently, Laurence aims to work collaboratively with clients to develop an understanding of how past hurts might impact their current problems, relationships or ways of coping. Laurence is ambitious about not only reducing troubling symptoms significantly but also supporting clients in self-discovery, unlocking their potential, achieving more fulfilling relationships and improving quality of life.

While Laurence identifies primarily as a relational and dynamic therapist, he is trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), psychodynamic interpersonal therapy (PIT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). This allows him to work flexibly with clients to meet their individual needs and goals. Laurence’s particular area of expertise is adult mental health, working with individuals, couples and families who have experiences of trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, psychosis, personality and mood difficulties, medically unexplained symptoms, eating and body image issues.

We would like to welcome Gary to our team of psychologists. Gary is a Consultant Clinical & Sport and Exercise Psychologist and is available for video consultations.

Gary's expertise is in adult mental health working with conditions like adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, performance anxiety.

https://www.dccclinical.com/about/

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How do you tend to answer when someone says, “What can I do to help?” or ‘is there anything I can do?”

For many PTSD sufferers, the answer is often, “Oh nothing, I’m ok” or “ I don’t know what will help”. With PTSD sometimes you don't want to bother other people with your problems and is so difficult to put into words how you feel, let alone what someone else can do to help.

From our own experiences with PTSD, we’ve created a list of things that you may find useful. Some of them won’t be relevant to you, but maybe they’ll jog an idea in your head of something that would be good for you. You can find this here: ptsduk.org/offers-of-help/

What else would you add to this list - what have you found helpful to ask your friends and family to do (practical and emotional ideas)? Please comment below and we'll add them to the list to help others in the future.

Neuroanatomical studies have identified changes in major brain structures of those with PTSD — including the amygdala and hippocampus – showing that there are significant physical changes within the brain as a result of trauma.

These brain changes from PTSD, particularly if not diagnosed yet, can make life seem very confusing, and understanding your own mind can become almost impossible.

Find out more about how your brain is altered by trauma, and how treatments such as EMDR and CBT can reverse these effects on our website: https://www.ptsduk.org/what-is-ptsd/the-science-and-biology-of-ptsd/

Pets, and specifically dogs offer numerous forms of support to PTSD sufferers. For example, assault survivors may be reluctant to go out in public without the aid of a companion dog who can instil in them confidence and a feeling of security.

People with PTSD who have a dog also don’t just sleep more, but they have higher levels of oxytocin and dopamine with reduced cortisol.

Furthermore, it is suggested that pets are a great way for an individual to practise controlling stress levels and regulating their tone of voice.

Find out more about how pets can help PTSD sufferers in our latest blog article here: ptsduk.org/how-dogs-can-help-people-with-ptsd/

Also, we've launched a new item in our Supporters Store for your furry friends too - a dog bandana! The cuter your pup, the more awareness they'll raise for PTSD UK :) ptsduk.org/product/ptsd-uk-dog-bandana/

https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/gruelling-immensely-rewarding

'Gruelling but immensely rewarding' | The Psychologist I have worked at the Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in acute medicine for most of my career as a clinical psychologist. Covid-19 has, of course, changed the focus and tempo of work for me and many of my fellow psychologists both in the hospital and around the UK. While remote consultations...

"At the start of each of the sessions, the therapist asked me to think of the trauma, and scale it from 1-10 (1 being fine, 10 being OMG get me out of here) based on how you feel, and how strong your emotions are etc. For me, it was off the scale, it felt like I was going to be sick even just thinking about it (and she very kindly brought over a bucket just incase). She asked how I felt being back 'there' (vulnerable, scared, terrified) and how I wanted to feel when I looked back on it (strong, capable, and powerful)."

Read more about our founders experience with EMDR, what happens in a session and about creating your 'safe space' to go to in your mind when it gets too much. You can find this on our website here: https://www.ptsduk.org/my-story-going-through-emdr-treatment-for-ptsd/

To find out more about EMDR and treatment options for PTSD, please visit: https://www.ptsduk.org/treatment-help/

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-psychiatrists-warn-of-coronavirus-lockdowns-toll-on-mental-health-12131309

COVID-19: Psychiatrists warn of coronavirus lockdown's toll on mental health Police forces are also reporting an increase in the number of incidents involving people suffering from mental health crises.

An interesting read...

How to look after ourselves in a darker lockdown Having got through Lockdown 1 and enjoyed a summer of good weather, making it feel as if life as we knew it was returning, we are now having to brace ourselves for Lockdown 2. From Thursday we are all