r/UKTherapists

Hi Everyone,

I’m just putting an ad out to see if anyone would like to replace me as the mod of this group? Unfortunately the past few months I’ve been very busy in other areas of life that I’ve not been able to properly service this group. That said, in the past 8 months it has grown, I set new rules and
Tags and was even invited to some free events (food and drink included) so for the right person, it can very interesting and rewarding.

Please message in the comments section.
More than one person can be a mod (and I’d recommend this) and any questions I will try to get back to you.

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Does anyone know where I can get or enrol for a self funded substance misuse practitioner training? I have tried to look for some online, but cannot seem to find any. Any DANOS aligned courses would be great

Any pointers from people working or who have worked in the field would be amazing.

Looking for someone to volunteer for an infant observation in/around London!

I am a career changer with a background in academic philosophy. I am currently studying to retrain as Child Psychotherapist. I am myself a father to a 8-year-old child. I currently work at a SEN school and volunteer with Samaritans. As part of my studies I have to observe an infant during the first two years of their lives.

Observations would take place roughly once a week, although there is a lot of flexibility. I would stay in the background and quietly observe your baby’s development in their natural environment. My role would be empathetic completely non-judgmental, focusing on listening to you and observing the interaction between your baby and you (or someone else caring for the baby during my visit). The observation would happen strictly within the limits you are comfortable with (for example, I could leave the room during breastfeeding). While I would like to observe your child until they turn 2 years old, you are of course free to drop out at any time.

Parents who have had this experience have found it emotionally beneficial and therapeutic. It has also helped them reflect their relationship with their baby in meaningful ways.

If you would like to support child psychotherapy training, and think you might benefit from infant observation, or are simply curious and would like to know more, please dm.

I’m based in London but willing to travel.