Why we mustn’t ban trans books
To celebrate Trans Awareness Week (November 13-19), we’ve asked a few of our authors why trans literature is so important today, and what it means…
Author: Harry Taylor
Review of The Adverse Childhood Experiences Card Deck by Dr Warren Larkin
Review written by Kate Cairns. This resource is both deeply knowledgeable and accessibly presented. It enables anyone working with people in relation to adversity in…
‘Trans visibility is a double edged sword’ We asked some of our trans authors what Trans Day of Visibility means to them
March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility. It was born out of recognition that trans people have not always been visible and we have had to fight (and still do) for recognition of their existence. Now in 2023, trans visibility is greater than ever – but it can be a double edged sword. So we asked some of our authors what trans visibility means to them…
Pride flags… how has the LGBTQIA+ flag evolved?
Flags. There’s no getting around the fact that there are a lot of them… particularly within LGBTQ+ communities. The most recognisable
Art Psychotherapy and Innovation
In this wide-ranging and original book Jury and Coles have brought together a diverse collection of international art psychotherapists, some with many years experience in…
What You Really Want to Know About Life With Dementia – Interview with author Dr Karen Harrison Dening, Head of Research and Publications at Dementia UK
What’s different about ‘What You Really Want to Know About Life with Dementia’ compared to other guides on dementia? Over the past few decades, many…
New ways of working: Art Psychotherapy and Innovation in a post-pandemic world
Promoting new ways of working in the art psychotherapies in a post-pandemic world and an increasing need for therapies.
Promoting Resilience in Dementia Care: Small Acts, Big Impacts. Dr Julie Christie
Resilience can help us to problem solve and see everyday life from the perspective of the person with dementia. Dr Julie Christie explains its importance and the small acts that can have big impacts.
Thinking critically about safeguarding young people – Dez Holmes
Work with young people facing harm is an ever-evolving area of work, where the stakes are high and where policy and practice are often developed in response to crisis, leading to reactive and defensive approaches. The book I have edited – Safeguarding Young People: Risk, rights, relationships and resilience – tries to take a step back; to create space for reflection to allow a more aspirational and evidence-informed reframing of the issues.
What Can I do to Help Tackle Trafficking and Modern Slavery? Written by author of Unseen Lives, Kate Garbers
5 steps you can take to help tackle trafficking and modern forms of slavery. Written by founder of Unseen UK, and author of Unseen Lives: The Hidden World of Modern Slavery.