1. What is the power threat-meaning framework? The Power Threat Meaning Framework is an alternative framework to psychiatric diagnosis, authored by Dr Lucy Johnstone and Professor Mary Boyle. 2. When was it developed? The Power Threat Meaning Framework was published in January 2018, following the Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) discussion to shift the paradigm from functional …
CBT Health Anxiety in London CBT Health Anxiety in London In this article, we are going to discuss how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help with Health Anxiety. Firstly, we will talk about the signs of health anxiety. Secondly, we will be looking at how a person develop health anxiety. Finally, we will look at how …
This is the third and last blog in our series on how to deal with challenging behaviour. In this post I will discuss antecedent-based interventions. In my previous post of this series I discussed differential reinforcement strategies. You can read the second post of this series by clicking here. Antecedent-based strategies are used to reduce …
This is the second blog in our series on how to deal with challenging behaviour. In my previous post I discussed the principles of reinforcement, extinction and punishment. You can read the first post of this series by clicking here. All techniques in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) are based on these three principles. One of …
This is the first blog in our series on how to deal with challenging behaviour. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) has become a well-known system of supporting individuals, particularly those with diagnoses of learning disabilities, autism, or dementia. This system was developed from Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), which uses behavioural principles to increase or decrease behaviours. …
A diagnosis of Conduct disorder is given when the following characteristics are exhibited frequently: Aggression towards people and animals Property destruction Deceitfulness Antisocial behaviour, e.g. theft and rule violations. A diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by: Problems with anger Frequent non-compliance with rules Argumentativeness Misattribution of blame towards others. Of course, many of …
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Compassion Focused Therapy in London | CFT London What is Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)? Compassion focused therapy (CFT) is a psychological intervention that increases compassion towards self and others, while reducing experiences of shame and self-criticism. This approach has been used with individuals who have a history of abuse, neglect or a lack of affection, …
Sleeping difficulties are a common problem, from struggling to fall asleep to waking in the middle of the night multiple times or for hours on end. This can be a frustrating experience and can create a never-ending cycle as the more frustrated we get, the harder it is to fall asleep! Poor sleep quality is …
Procrastination is a common experience for most of us; whether it’s binge watching Netflix or scrolling through every social media app on your phone before even considering buckling down to work. This is even more difficult and frequent for individuals diagnosed with ADHD, who struggle to maintain concentration, switch off from distractions, plan ahead and …
