Perhaps a widening of the Government's Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) scheme is required as part of a more holistic approach to care of the elderly- and those experiencing dementia, in particular? www.harfordtherapy.com
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
BBC video article on mindfulness techniques
An interesting piece today on the BBC website exploring the potential use of mindfulness and meditation in the management of chronic pain: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16406814
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
David Harford Counselling and Therapy practice website revamped for 2012
Dear Blog Reader
Please visit my revised and, hopefully, improved website for further information about my counselling and psychotherapy service for individuals and couples based in the Leith area of Edinburgh.
New features include:
Sidebar links to relevant articles and external information sources
http://www.harfordtherapy.com
Hyperlinks relating to page content within the body of each page
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/transactionalanalysis.htm
An improved online payments system
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/apps/webstore/
A dedicated page for couple counselling
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/couplescounselling.htm
A dedicated page for telephone and Skype counselling
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/phoneskypecounselling.htm
An improved page of useful links
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/apps/links/
Please feel free to contact me if you wish to leave comments, or suggestions.
Thank you for looking.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Please visit my revised and, hopefully, improved website for further information about my counselling and psychotherapy service for individuals and couples based in the Leith area of Edinburgh.
New features include:
Sidebar links to relevant articles and external information sources
http://www.harfordtherapy.com
Hyperlinks relating to page content within the body of each page
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/transactionalanalysis.htm
An improved online payments system
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/apps/webstore/
A dedicated page for couple counselling
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/couplescounselling.htm
A dedicated page for telephone and Skype counselling
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/phoneskypecounselling.htm
An improved page of useful links
http://www.harfordtherapy.com/apps/links/
Please feel free to contact me if you wish to leave comments, or suggestions.
Thank you for looking.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Monday, 12 December 2011
The Only Certainty Is Change
Changes are afoot. Whether I happen to be gazing through a personal, professional, or Scottish Transactional Analysis Association (STAA) lens, this is an exciting period of transition at all levels of attention.
Following in the wake of a highly successful STAA Conference and long-anticipated affiliation with EATA, there are various changes within the composition of the STAA Committee; new faces to take in and new relationships to build, while casting a grateful glance back towards those whose involvement is receding into recent history. Our external relationships are in flux, too; the parameters of our interaction with national and international bodies being re-negotiated and reconfigured with the aim of mutual enrichment of the TA community.
On a personal level, having gone through the factious and secretive machinations of TUPE legislation and eventual redundancy- an unenviable experience common to many thousands of people in the UK just now- I am about to embark on the next phase of my career as a full-time, self-employed TA practitioner, which will require careful adjustments in both my private and professional life to ensure a smooth and harmonious transition to a condition of total freedom and, with it, total responsibility.
Looking wider again, there are also a whole raft of social and political shifts on the immediate horizon. Like it or not, we may be witnessing the dying throes of the Euro and, with it, the ambitions of those looking for greater fiscal and political integration. Is the exchange of promissory capital- the dominant duplex transaction in our society- about to implode, or is it just postcolonial hand-wringing in response to the cold hard fact that China and India are playing an increasingly effective 'NIGYSOB' these days, while we slide inexorably into decadent 'Kick Me' and passive 'Poor Us'? (Berne, 1964)
And, looking through the TA glass again, there are still ideological battles to be fought, research to be conducted and recognition to be won in the aftermath of the recent failed attempt to introduce statutory regulation of our profession and the ongoing checks and imbalances of the 'Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)' programme.
So, what's it going to be, then, eh?....How do we position ourselves within this massive palimpsest of turmoil?....The TA familiar at my side replies, “With our selves firmly grounded in the only dimension we can effect and negotiate change- the present, marshalling all the skills and emotional resources afforded by a robust Adult.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Following in the wake of a highly successful STAA Conference and long-anticipated affiliation with EATA, there are various changes within the composition of the STAA Committee; new faces to take in and new relationships to build, while casting a grateful glance back towards those whose involvement is receding into recent history. Our external relationships are in flux, too; the parameters of our interaction with national and international bodies being re-negotiated and reconfigured with the aim of mutual enrichment of the TA community.
On a personal level, having gone through the factious and secretive machinations of TUPE legislation and eventual redundancy- an unenviable experience common to many thousands of people in the UK just now- I am about to embark on the next phase of my career as a full-time, self-employed TA practitioner, which will require careful adjustments in both my private and professional life to ensure a smooth and harmonious transition to a condition of total freedom and, with it, total responsibility.
Looking wider again, there are also a whole raft of social and political shifts on the immediate horizon. Like it or not, we may be witnessing the dying throes of the Euro and, with it, the ambitions of those looking for greater fiscal and political integration. Is the exchange of promissory capital- the dominant duplex transaction in our society- about to implode, or is it just postcolonial hand-wringing in response to the cold hard fact that China and India are playing an increasingly effective 'NIGYSOB' these days, while we slide inexorably into decadent 'Kick Me' and passive 'Poor Us'? (Berne, 1964)
And, looking through the TA glass again, there are still ideological battles to be fought, research to be conducted and recognition to be won in the aftermath of the recent failed attempt to introduce statutory regulation of our profession and the ongoing checks and imbalances of the 'Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)' programme.
So, what's it going to be, then, eh?....How do we position ourselves within this massive palimpsest of turmoil?....The TA familiar at my side replies, “With our selves firmly grounded in the only dimension we can effect and negotiate change- the present, marshalling all the skills and emotional resources afforded by a robust Adult.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Monday, 22 August 2011
Workshops announced for Scottish TA Conference 2011- Oct 29th - Edinburgh
STAA Conference Update
29th October 2011, Edinburgh
TARTAN TA - What's the Impact?
Exploring Borders and Boundaries
FULL LIST OF WORKSHOPS!
The STAA Conference Committee are pleased to announce the following programme for our forthcoming October event. We are proud to be able to bring delegates such a fascinating variety of subject matter and presentation styles- and we advise all readers to book their places quickly in order to beat the 18th September deadline for discounted ticket prices.
Full details can be found by visiting www.scottishta.org.uk and clicking on the 'Conferences' page, where there are instructions on how to purchase tickets either online, or by post.
Morning Workshops 11.15 am – 1.15 pm
Mick Cooper DPhil, Cpsych: “Exploring Relational Depth”
An opportunity for participants to explore the experience of deep relating, and to examine its potential contribution to therapeutic effectiveness.
Morag Highet, PTSTA: “Let’s Put the TArTAn in TA!”
Two workshops in which delegates will create unique tartans!
Attendance can be to one or both workshops.
Part One: An experiential workshop to explore our personal identity, using the PAC model and tartan as metaphors.
Trevor Timms, CTA: “A Body of TA”
As Without so Within: We will explore boundaries and borders as an internal experience created in response to relationship.
Rob van Tol, PG Dip Psych.: “Online Identity, Reputation & Boundaries”
The Internet has created new local spaces: Facebook, Twitter etc.
How do I manage my professional boundaries, my reputation and my identity? How do we have a private life in a public sphere?
Afternoon Workshops 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Morag Highet, PTSTA: “Let’s Put the TArTAn in TA!”
Part Two: An experiential workshop to explore our collective Scottish identity, using the PAC model and tartan as metaphors.
Ray Little, CTA: “Let’s Talk Therapy”
An examination of therapeutic theory and methodology from an integrated relational TA perspective.
Rosemary Napper, TSTA: “The Individual in Context: the subtleties of cultural scripting throughout our lives.”
This lively workshop will engage you in considering your own experiences of different cultures.
Mary O’Neill, Dip in TA counselling: “Emotional Baggage: How to Travel Light”
In this workshop we will consider the nature of emotional baggage....instead of getting someone else to carry our baggage we can repack the suitcase and take what we need.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
29th October 2011, Edinburgh
TARTAN TA - What's the Impact?
Exploring Borders and Boundaries
FULL LIST OF WORKSHOPS!
The STAA Conference Committee are pleased to announce the following programme for our forthcoming October event. We are proud to be able to bring delegates such a fascinating variety of subject matter and presentation styles- and we advise all readers to book their places quickly in order to beat the 18th September deadline for discounted ticket prices.
Full details can be found by visiting www.scottishta.org.uk and clicking on the 'Conferences' page, where there are instructions on how to purchase tickets either online, or by post.
Morning Workshops 11.15 am – 1.15 pm
Mick Cooper DPhil, Cpsych: “Exploring Relational Depth”
An opportunity for participants to explore the experience of deep relating, and to examine its potential contribution to therapeutic effectiveness.
Morag Highet, PTSTA: “Let’s Put the TArTAn in TA!”
Two workshops in which delegates will create unique tartans!
Attendance can be to one or both workshops.
Part One: An experiential workshop to explore our personal identity, using the PAC model and tartan as metaphors.
Trevor Timms, CTA: “A Body of TA”
As Without so Within: We will explore boundaries and borders as an internal experience created in response to relationship.
Rob van Tol, PG Dip Psych.: “Online Identity, Reputation & Boundaries”
The Internet has created new local spaces: Facebook, Twitter etc.
How do I manage my professional boundaries, my reputation and my identity? How do we have a private life in a public sphere?
Afternoon Workshops 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Morag Highet, PTSTA: “Let’s Put the TArTAn in TA!”
Part Two: An experiential workshop to explore our collective Scottish identity, using the PAC model and tartan as metaphors.
Ray Little, CTA: “Let’s Talk Therapy”
An examination of therapeutic theory and methodology from an integrated relational TA perspective.
Rosemary Napper, TSTA: “The Individual in Context: the subtleties of cultural scripting throughout our lives.”
This lively workshop will engage you in considering your own experiences of different cultures.
Mary O’Neill, Dip in TA counselling: “Emotional Baggage: How to Travel Light”
In this workshop we will consider the nature of emotional baggage....instead of getting someone else to carry our baggage we can repack the suitcase and take what we need.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Scottish TA Conference 2011- workshops announced
Hi Folks
Just to let you know....
So far, five workshops have been finalised for the STAA 2011 Conference to be held on Saturday 22nd January at the John MacIntryre Centre, Pollock Halls of Residence, Newington Edinburgh.
Please click the following link to view the details: http://www.scottishta.org.uk/apps/blog/
Remember- discounted tickets for the conference are available until 1st January 2011, so please visit http://www.scottishta.org.uk/staaconferences.htm for more information and go to http://www.scottishta.org.uk/apps/webstore/ to book your place.
In the meantime, here are some more details about our opening speaker, Robin Walford:
Title: The Final Frontier
Biography:
Robin is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst and an Anglican priest. He was ordained in 1978 and developed a specialised ministry in pastoral care and counselling. He trained in psychodynamic counselling at Leicester University. He has had many years’ experience as a counsellor and TA psychotherapist with a private clinical practice working with individuals and couples. He worked for a number of years for the National Health Service as the Co-ordinating Chaplain and Community Mental Health Chaplain for Leeds Community & Mental Health Services NHS Trust. Robin has considerable experience as a trainer and supervisor as well as playing an active role within the training programmes at the Institute, he teaches as a visiting trainer in a wide variety of settings.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Just to let you know....
So far, five workshops have been finalised for the STAA 2011 Conference to be held on Saturday 22nd January at the John MacIntryre Centre, Pollock Halls of Residence, Newington Edinburgh.
Please click the following link to view the details: http://www.scottishta.org.uk/apps/blog/
Remember- discounted tickets for the conference are available until 1st January 2011, so please visit http://www.scottishta.org.uk/staaconferences.htm for more information and go to http://www.scottishta.org.uk/apps/webstore/ to book your place.
In the meantime, here are some more details about our opening speaker, Robin Walford:
Title: The Final Frontier
Biography:
Robin is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst and an Anglican priest. He was ordained in 1978 and developed a specialised ministry in pastoral care and counselling. He trained in psychodynamic counselling at Leicester University. He has had many years’ experience as a counsellor and TA psychotherapist with a private clinical practice working with individuals and couples. He worked for a number of years for the National Health Service as the Co-ordinating Chaplain and Community Mental Health Chaplain for Leeds Community & Mental Health Services NHS Trust. Robin has considerable experience as a trainer and supervisor as well as playing an active role within the training programmes at the Institute, he teaches as a visiting trainer in a wide variety of settings.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Monday, 1 November 2010
Scottish Transactional Analysis Conference 2010
SCOTTISH TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS CONFERENCE
Integrative therapy: new frontiers in TA theory and practice
Saturday 22nd January 2011
Pollock Halls, Edinburgh
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Opening Address:
Dr Carol Craig (Centre for Confidence and Well Being)
Closing Address:
Robin Walford (Leeds Psychotherapy Training Institute, MA Psych Ther, TSTA)
Integrating ideas and techniques from different approaches, has been a central element of TA philosophy since the earliest writings of Eric Berne, offering clients a therapeutic experience that draws on a range of potent change processes. Over the past 40 years, TA theorists and practitioners have been at the forefront of the movement toward psychotherapy integration. This conference provides an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on this core element of the TA tradition. What are these different strategies for achieving effective integration? What are the implications for training, supervision and research, of adopting an integrative perspective? Answering these questions in the context of their practice will be of special significance to Transactional Analysts and practitioners from other modalities in the humanistic therapies.
At this conference we will use workshops and presentations to explore some of these meanings in a variety of contexts. While the main focus will be on issues around the role of integration in therapeutic settings, it is intended that the reflective conversations that emerge will also have application in educational and organisational settings and in the private lives of delegates.
Booking Fees,
Members (STAA/ ITA/EATA ) £75 Non Member £90 includes coffees and lunch
Member £65, Non Member £80 if booked before 1st December 2010
To book, go to our website and pay using paypal at http://scottishta.org.uk/apps/webstore or return the form below to 7/2 Murano Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HH or by email to ckaren@blueyonder.co.uk or conferences@scottishta.org.uk
If you have any queries of would like to deliver a workshop at the conference, please email conferences@scottishta.org.uk for a Workshop Proposal Form.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
Integrative therapy: new frontiers in TA theory and practice
Saturday 22nd January 2011
Pollock Halls, Edinburgh
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Opening Address:
Dr Carol Craig (Centre for Confidence and Well Being)
Closing Address:
Robin Walford (Leeds Psychotherapy Training Institute, MA Psych Ther, TSTA)
Integrating ideas and techniques from different approaches, has been a central element of TA philosophy since the earliest writings of Eric Berne, offering clients a therapeutic experience that draws on a range of potent change processes. Over the past 40 years, TA theorists and practitioners have been at the forefront of the movement toward psychotherapy integration. This conference provides an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on this core element of the TA tradition. What are these different strategies for achieving effective integration? What are the implications for training, supervision and research, of adopting an integrative perspective? Answering these questions in the context of their practice will be of special significance to Transactional Analysts and practitioners from other modalities in the humanistic therapies.
At this conference we will use workshops and presentations to explore some of these meanings in a variety of contexts. While the main focus will be on issues around the role of integration in therapeutic settings, it is intended that the reflective conversations that emerge will also have application in educational and organisational settings and in the private lives of delegates.
Booking Fees,
Members (STAA/ ITA/EATA ) £75 Non Member £90 includes coffees and lunch
Member £65, Non Member £80 if booked before 1st December 2010
To book, go to our website and pay using paypal at http://scottishta.org.uk/apps/webstore or return the form below to 7/2 Murano Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HH or by email to ckaren@blueyonder.co.uk or conferences@scottishta.org.uk
If you have any queries of would like to deliver a workshop at the conference, please email conferences@scottishta.org.uk for a Workshop Proposal Form.
David Harford www.harfordtherapy.com
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