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Intrusive Thoughts: A Treatment Guide

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If you have been in clinical practice for any length of time, you will already know that intrusive thoughts are really common. You may have worked with someone who mentions,…

10 Books about Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders are rarely just about food. They often reflect complex relationships with the body, identity, attachment, emotion, trauma, control, and culture. As therapists, we’re invited to look beyond symptoms…

The Therapist’s Corner: August Inspiration

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The internet can be both a treasure trove of insightful content and entertainment, and also a source of overwhelming information. That’s why the BTP team has come together to curate…

When Food Becomes the Language

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At some point in almost every therapist’s career, someone arrives in therapy with a complicated relationship with food. It might be named clearly, as binge eating or bulimia, or it…

The Therapist’s Corner: March Inspiration

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The internet can be both a treasure trove of insightful content and entertainment, and also a source of overwhelming information. That’s why the BTP team has come together to curate…

EMDR: Unlocking the Brain’s Innate Capacity to Heal

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This article has been written by Dr Ines Santos, who is a clinical psychologist specialising in trauma and complex trauma, an EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer, and is an accredited…