2019 was the year I discovered podcasts. I’m not alone – it’s estimated that there are currently 800 000 podcasts, an increase of 250 000 since the middle on 2018. Here, I share some of my…
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In 1964, Gloria Szymanski was recruited by her therapist, Everett Shostrom, to take part in a series of films demonstrating psychotherapy. Shostrom also recruited three leading psychotherapists: Carl Rogers, creator of ‘person-centred therapy’ (widely known…
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The NHS has a healthcare workforce crisis. It is estimated that 40,000 nursing and midwifery posts currently stand vacant – enough to fill Hong Kong Stadium. Furthermore, 68% of junior doctors report that staffing gaps…
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Life is often stressful. These stresses can come in all shapes and sizes, from the burden of financial debt to the hassle of a fender-bender; from the heartache of a sick parent to the irritation…
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Breaking bad news is a cornerstone of healthcare delivery. From the doctor delivering blood test results in cancer services to the sonographer communicating the discovery of a pregnancy loss, healthcare professionals regularly find themselves in…
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