https://simplecast.com How We Care ‘How We Care’ is a series of monthly collaborative conversations between helping professionals for people who care, counsel, guide, or coach for a living (or may want to in the future). We consider what this takes, the challenges, how best to look after our own wellbeing and ways to develop our effectiveness. With combined experience in their fields of nearly 60 years, Paul and Elizabeth are passionate about what they do and the interactions they have with their clients. With guest conversationalists from other disciplines, this is ‘How We Care’! 2020 How We Care en Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:12 +0000 https://how-we-care.simplecast.com How We Care https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e4398895-b50e-4179-baf7-4c8c095c0801/1ba8ace2-7aed-4294-a699-97a0516ebe10/3000x3000/how-we-care.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://how-we-care.simplecast.com episodic ‘How We Care’ is a series of monthly collaborative conversations between helping professionals for people who care, counsel, guide, or coach for a living (or may want to in the future). We consider what this takes, the challenges, how best to look after our own wellbeing and ways to develop our effectiveness. With combined experience in their fields of nearly 60 years, Paul and Elizabeth are passionate about what they do and the interactions they have with their clients. With guest conversationalists from other disciplines, this is ‘How We Care’! Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt false https://feeds.simplecast.com/wCsOnsKu careers, coaching, counselling, helping, professionals, therapy Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt fruingaunt@talk21.com 48b19034-6d2b-4be3-b607-8191c33557ee How We Care: Episode 34: A book for our ableist times: how ‘The Salt Path’ exposed how we really view illness and disability. Elizabeth reads her recent article on what the Salt Path book scandal tells us about how society views chronic illness and disability. Aiming to raise awareness and understanding of living with chronic illness in her writing, this episode is for those of you living with a chronic condition and those who care about or are supporting people who are disabled by illness. Better understanding myths about healing and the fear-driven self-protective thinking that happens for those free of ongoing health challenges can help us avoid the divisions and misunderstandings that can occur.


 

To read the article: https://elizabethturp.co.uk/archived-articles


 

See also episode 2: https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no2-the-problem-with-positive-thinking


 

episode 14: https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-14-why-we-all-need-to-know-the-truth-about-long-coviid


 

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-34-a-book-for-our-ableist-times-how-the-salt-path-exposed-how-we-really-view-illness-and-disability-jSU5mFzs Elizabeth reads her recent article on what the Salt Path book scandal tells us about how society views chronic illness and disability. Aiming to raise awareness and understanding of living with chronic illness in her writing, this episode is for those of you living with a chronic condition and those who care about or are supporting people who are disabled by illness. Better understanding myths about healing and the fear-driven self-protective thinking that happens for those free of ongoing health challenges can help us avoid the divisions and misunderstandings that can occur.


 

To read the article: https://elizabethturp.co.uk/archived-articles


 

See also episode 2: https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no2-the-problem-with-positive-thinking


 

episode 14: https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-14-why-we-all-need-to-know-the-truth-about-long-coviid


 

]]> How We Care: Episode 34: A book for our ableist times: how ‘The Salt Path’ exposed how we really view illness and disability. Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:11:51 Elizabeth reads her recent article on what the Salt Path book scandal tells us about how society views chronic illness and disability. Aiming to raise awareness and understanding of living with chronic illness in her writing, this episode is for those of you living with a chronic condition and those who care about or are supporting people who are disabled by illness. Elizabeth reads her recent article on what the Salt Path book scandal tells us about how society views chronic illness and disability. Aiming to raise awareness and understanding of living with chronic illness in her writing, this episode is for those of you living with a chronic condition and those who care about or are supporting people who are disabled by illness. true full 34 af831f47-a152-49a3-bd6c-2c529c9d5351 How We Care: Episode 32: Bullies, Blaggers, and Bastards: Coping with Difficult Colleagues at Work Paul and Elizabeth discuss how badly behaved, even abusive, collegues can impact our careers, mental health and motivation. They consider how workplace culture and the wider world can support these harms and what you can do to deal with it.

Dr Katherine Hubbard's blog post, as quoted in this episode, is here 

https://katharinehubbard.blog/2026/01/20/toxic-people-failing-upwards-universities-must-do-better/ 

For benefits of joining a union: https://www.tuc.org.uk/why-join-union

 

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:56:12 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-33-bullies-blaggers-and-bastards-coping-with-difficult-colleagues-at-work-0YpDpUv6 Paul and Elizabeth discuss how badly behaved, even abusive, collegues can impact our careers, mental health and motivation. They consider how workplace culture and the wider world can support these harms and what you can do to deal with it.

Dr Katherine Hubbard's blog post, as quoted in this episode, is here 

https://katharinehubbard.blog/2026/01/20/toxic-people-failing-upwards-universities-must-do-better/ 

For benefits of joining a union: https://www.tuc.org.uk/why-join-union

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 32: Bullies, Blaggers, and Bastards: Coping with Difficult Colleagues at Work Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:04:59 Paul and Elizabeth discuss how badly behaved, even abusive, collegues can impact our careers, mental health and motivation. They consider how workplace culture and the wider world can support these harms and what you can do to deal with it. Paul and Elizabeth discuss how badly behaved, even abusive, collegues can impact our careers, mental health and motivation. They consider how workplace culture and the wider world can support these harms and what you can do to deal with it. true full 33 24810a8b-e651-44f6-9252-8517b9e43b43 How We Care: Episode 32: Midlife Challenge and Change Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt take on the vast subject of the challenges of midlife: loss, grief, illness, frustration, stress, caring responsibilities, retirement, etc and consider how this time of life often brings reflection on how we want the rest of our lives to be. At two different stages of midlife, your hosts discuss what they have dealt with, how they have managed work during challening times and how they help others going through this complex time to live more authentically. So if you are a helper who has midlife clients, or a person aged 45 and up who wants some help to improve your quality of life or make some big decisions, this episode is for you.

 

Article: Midlife Challenge and Change by host Elizabeth Turp for more on how therapy can help with this life stage: https://elizabethturp.co.uk/articles

Get in touch to arrange an introductory call if you would like to discuss getting some help for you.

 

Episode 10: Can AI replace us:  

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-10-can-ai-replace-us

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 15:02:06 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-32-midlife-challenge-and-change-sN5Alt2B Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt take on the vast subject of the challenges of midlife: loss, grief, illness, frustration, stress, caring responsibilities, retirement, etc and consider how this time of life often brings reflection on how we want the rest of our lives to be. At two different stages of midlife, your hosts discuss what they have dealt with, how they have managed work during challening times and how they help others going through this complex time to live more authentically. So if you are a helper who has midlife clients, or a person aged 45 and up who wants some help to improve your quality of life or make some big decisions, this episode is for you.

 

Article: Midlife Challenge and Change by host Elizabeth Turp for more on how therapy can help with this life stage: https://elizabethturp.co.uk/articles

Get in touch to arrange an introductory call if you would like to discuss getting some help for you.

 

Episode 10: Can AI replace us:  

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-10-can-ai-replace-us

]]> How We Care: Episode 32: Midlife Challenge and Change Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:57:44 Elizabeth and Paul take on the vast subject of the challenges of midlife: loss, grief, illness, frustration, stress, caring responsibilities, retirement, etc and consider how this time of life often brings reflection on how we want the rest of our lives to be. Elizabeth and Paul take on the vast subject of the challenges of midlife: loss, grief, illness, frustration, stress, caring responsibilities, retirement, etc and consider how this time of life often brings reflection on how we want the rest of our lives to be. false full 32 961ee1c8-5579-4c48-be62-d74cd37b2cae How We Care: Episode 31: The Importance of Space and Place Show notes:


Living and working in the place that Carl Jung called ‘the ‘pool of life’, their chosen rather than birth city, Elizabeth and Paul are fascinated by the importance of place both to their own lives and to their clients wellbeing, lives & choices. We consider how identity and memory relate to space and place both in the world and the therapy room. Paul talks about his research on this topic. Listen for another fascinating conversation.


 

Podcast on digital nomad lifestyle Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/digital-nomads-skeptical-sunday/


 

Our episode on surviving as a helping professional in a time of fear & division:


 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-26-surviving-as-a-helping-professional-in-a-time-of-fear-hate-and-global-crisis


 

Our episode 'Do we love our clients'  https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-22-do-we-love-our-clients

The Story of the Polish Soil

  • When Chopin left Poland at the age of 20, his teacher reportedly gave him an urn containing Polish soil, which he kept until his death.

 

  • While the idea of Chopin carrying the soil might be apocryphal, the story reflects his deep connection to his homeland and continued patriotism throughout his life, despite his exile.

From Google AI Overview

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-31-the-importance-of-space-and-place-SUQWtVlP Show notes:


Living and working in the place that Carl Jung called ‘the ‘pool of life’, their chosen rather than birth city, Elizabeth and Paul are fascinated by the importance of place both to their own lives and to their clients wellbeing, lives & choices. We consider how identity and memory relate to space and place both in the world and the therapy room. Paul talks about his research on this topic. Listen for another fascinating conversation.


 

Podcast on digital nomad lifestyle Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/digital-nomads-skeptical-sunday/


 

Our episode on surviving as a helping professional in a time of fear & division:


 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-26-surviving-as-a-helping-professional-in-a-time-of-fear-hate-and-global-crisis


 

Our episode 'Do we love our clients'  https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-22-do-we-love-our-clients

The Story of the Polish Soil

  • When Chopin left Poland at the age of 20, his teacher reportedly gave him an urn containing Polish soil, which he kept until his death.

 

  • While the idea of Chopin carrying the soil might be apocryphal, the story reflects his deep connection to his homeland and continued patriotism throughout his life, despite his exile.

From Google AI Overview

]]> How We Care: Episode 31: The Importance of Space and Place Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:05:01 Elizabeth and Paul consider how identity and memory relate to space and place both in the world and the therapy room. Paul talks about his research on the topic of space and place in relation to career and life decision. Listen for another fascinating conversation. Elizabeth and Paul consider how identity and memory relate to space and place both in the world and the therapy room. Paul talks about his research on the topic of space and place in relation to career and life decision. Listen for another fascinating conversation. identity, space, place false full 31 26c69d26-8ddf-407a-9fd0-9d957c56a2ab How We Care: Episode 30: Is Helping a Creative Act? Episode 30: Is helping a creative act?


Elizabeth & Paul talk about creativity in therapy, counselling, teaching and social work. They look at how confidence, experience, authenticity, adaptability and individualisation lead to successful and creative collaborative work with clients.


The following previous episodes are mentioned in the discussion.

Ep  The Courage of the Person-Centred Approach

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-8-the-courage-of-the-person-centrered-approach


 

Ep  Helping clients gain clarity and shift perspective:

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-13-helping-clients-gain-clarity-and-shift-perspective


Mentioned in the episode

The Artists Way, Julia Cameron course to help you unlock creativity: 

https://juliacameronlive.com/


Also mentioned in the episode

Flow State definition: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/flow

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-30-is-helping-a-creative-act-uJ_svV_d Episode 30: Is helping a creative act?


Elizabeth & Paul talk about creativity in therapy, counselling, teaching and social work. They look at how confidence, experience, authenticity, adaptability and individualisation lead to successful and creative collaborative work with clients.


The following previous episodes are mentioned in the discussion.

Ep  The Courage of the Person-Centred Approach

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-8-the-courage-of-the-person-centrered-approach


 

Ep  Helping clients gain clarity and shift perspective:

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-13-helping-clients-gain-clarity-and-shift-perspective


Mentioned in the episode

The Artists Way, Julia Cameron course to help you unlock creativity: 

https://juliacameronlive.com/


Also mentioned in the episode

Flow State definition: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/flow

]]> How We Care: Episode 30: Is Helping a Creative Act? Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:57:50 Elizabeth & Paul talk about creativity in therapy, counselling, teaching and social work. They look at how confidence, experience, authenticity, adaptability and individualisation lead to successful and creative collaborative work with clients. Elizabeth & Paul talk about creativity in therapy, counselling, teaching and social work. They look at how confidence, experience, authenticity, adaptability and individualisation lead to successful and creative collaborative work with clients. false full 31 10df337c-4f47-49b7-9d97-dc925e9c7bf7 How We Care: Episode 29: The Third Thing: Do we Need Praise and Recognition as Helping Professionals Elizabeth and Paul discuss  the Stoics' idea of not needing or seeking 'the third thing', with the first thing being giving someone beneficial help, the second thing being the benefits they gain from it, and the third thing being getting praise and recognition for it. The stoic belief is that the first two things should be enough. n.b. this is not an argument for us not giving praise and recognition to others when appropriate, but more to highlight that sometimes we can get attached in a less than healthy way to our good work being recognised.

The original idea for this episode was inspired by the following article Daily Stoic inspiriation for episode https://dailystoic.com/you-do-not-need-this/

and the writings of the Stoic Philosopher and Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius
 

Several previous episodes are cross-referenced in the discussion  including Episode 9- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Episode 17-Keeping up with Social Change as a Helping Professional, and also  multiple episodes on on practitioner wellbeing and self-care

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 07:51:19 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-29-the-third-thing-do-we-need-praise-and-recognition-as-helping-professionals-6qdtRlyP Elizabeth and Paul discuss  the Stoics' idea of not needing or seeking 'the third thing', with the first thing being giving someone beneficial help, the second thing being the benefits they gain from it, and the third thing being getting praise and recognition for it. The stoic belief is that the first two things should be enough. n.b. this is not an argument for us not giving praise and recognition to others when appropriate, but more to highlight that sometimes we can get attached in a less than healthy way to our good work being recognised.

The original idea for this episode was inspired by the following article Daily Stoic inspiriation for episode https://dailystoic.com/you-do-not-need-this/

and the writings of the Stoic Philosopher and Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius
 

Several previous episodes are cross-referenced in the discussion  including Episode 9- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Episode 17-Keeping up with Social Change as a Helping Professional, and also  multiple episodes on on practitioner wellbeing and self-care

]]> How We Care: Episode 29: The Third Thing: Do we Need Praise and Recognition as Helping Professionals Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:08:08 Elizabeth and Paul discuss the Stoics' idea of not needing or seeking 'the third thing', with the first thing being giving someone beneficial help, the second thing being the benefits they gain from it, and the third thing being getting praise and recognition for it. The stoic belief is that the first two things should be enough. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the Stoics' idea of not needing or seeking 'the third thing', with the first thing being giving someone beneficial help, the second thing being the benefits they gain from it, and the third thing being getting praise and recognition for it. The stoic belief is that the first two things should be enough. false full 30 e97d5afa-24cb-4224-9771-457e24a87912 How We Care: Episode 28: When to Stop Saying Yes Episode 28: When to Stop Saying Yes


 

Elizabeth and Paul discuss how beliefs, social pressure, people pleasing and self image can affect our ability to make choices about the demands made of us at work and in relationship. They reflect on the changes they have experienced at different life stages and health challenges. They consider strategies you can try to shift from taking on too much to putting your own wellbeing into your decision making process, freeing up energy and time.
 


 

Article referred to about the origens of people pleasing and narcissim: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parenting/202101/the-one-thing-narcissists-and-people-pleasers-may-have-in-common


 

Previous relevant episodes:


 

Ep 27: Burnout and Rustout https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-27-burnout-and-rustout


 

Ep 25: The impact of beliefs on clients and practitioners https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-25-the-impact-of-beliefs-on-clients-and-practitioners


 

Connect with us on LinkedIn for information on upcoming episodes and discussion.


 


 

]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 13:53:35 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-28-when-to-stop-saying-yes-ujQYhyMY Episode 28: When to Stop Saying Yes


 

Elizabeth and Paul discuss how beliefs, social pressure, people pleasing and self image can affect our ability to make choices about the demands made of us at work and in relationship. They reflect on the changes they have experienced at different life stages and health challenges. They consider strategies you can try to shift from taking on too much to putting your own wellbeing into your decision making process, freeing up energy and time.
 


 

Article referred to about the origens of people pleasing and narcissim: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parenting/202101/the-one-thing-narcissists-and-people-pleasers-may-have-in-common


 

Previous relevant episodes:


 

Ep 27: Burnout and Rustout https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-27-burnout-and-rustout


 

Ep 25: The impact of beliefs on clients and practitioners https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-25-the-impact-of-beliefs-on-clients-and-practitioners


 

Connect with us on LinkedIn for information on upcoming episodes and discussion.


 


 

]]> How We Care: Episode 28: When to Stop Saying Yes Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:06:54 Elizabeth and Paul discuss how beliefs, social pressure, people pleasing and self image can affect our ability to make choices about the demands made of us at work and in relationship. They reflect on the changes they have experienced at different life stages and health challenges. They consider strategies you can try to shift from taking on too much to putting your own wellbeing into your decision making process, freeing up energy and time. Elizabeth and Paul discuss how beliefs, social pressure, people pleasing and self image can affect our ability to make choices about the demands made of us at work and in relationship. They reflect on the changes they have experienced at different life stages and health challenges. They consider strategies you can try to shift from taking on too much to putting your own wellbeing into your decision making process, freeing up energy and time. boundaries self-care saying no false full 29 425f6442-620a-442a-9340-7df603d60380 Reshare: Episode 18: Acts of Self-Care for Helping Professionals Elizabeth and Paul take a lucky dip approach to the card resource '50 Acts of Professional Self-Care' developed by Siobhan McLean of Kirwin Mc Lean Associates and Self-Care Psychology and pull out some cards at random to prompt discussion.

More information on this resource is available via Twitter @SelfCarePsy, via facebook @selfcarepsychology or at selfcarepsychology.com

Two exercises mentioned at the end and drawn from the above resource are:

The Equal Breathing Exercise

Equalising breathing can calm the body and mind very effectively, and can be great to do at times of stress.  It is taken from the Yoga tradition where it is known as Sama-Vritti, and also backed by scientific observation.

To prepare you can lie down, sit up straight, or stand up straight, then;

  1. Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4
  2. Pause
  3. Exhale for a count of 4
  4. Repeat for a few minutes, or as long as you feel comfortable.

The Passive Progressive Relaxation Exercise

Used to help people achieve deep relaxation. It can be done at work (e.g. at your desk). For best results it is best to lie flat, however.  The best way to experience this is via a recording, and there are may versions of the exercise available free online  (e.g. on YouTube) You will be guided through each area of your body, relaxing each as you progress through the exercise.

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  or Paul paulgaunt2@gmail.com

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:20:30 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/reshare-episode-18-acts-of-self-care-for-helping-professionals-mfOmBAND Elizabeth and Paul take a lucky dip approach to the card resource '50 Acts of Professional Self-Care' developed by Siobhan McLean of Kirwin Mc Lean Associates and Self-Care Psychology and pull out some cards at random to prompt discussion.

More information on this resource is available via Twitter @SelfCarePsy, via facebook @selfcarepsychology or at selfcarepsychology.com

Two exercises mentioned at the end and drawn from the above resource are:

The Equal Breathing Exercise

Equalising breathing can calm the body and mind very effectively, and can be great to do at times of stress.  It is taken from the Yoga tradition where it is known as Sama-Vritti, and also backed by scientific observation.

To prepare you can lie down, sit up straight, or stand up straight, then;

  1. Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4
  2. Pause
  3. Exhale for a count of 4
  4. Repeat for a few minutes, or as long as you feel comfortable.

The Passive Progressive Relaxation Exercise

Used to help people achieve deep relaxation. It can be done at work (e.g. at your desk). For best results it is best to lie flat, however.  The best way to experience this is via a recording, and there are may versions of the exercise available free online  (e.g. on YouTube) You will be guided through each area of your body, relaxing each as you progress through the exercise.

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  or Paul paulgaunt2@gmail.com

]]> Reshare: Episode 18: Acts of Self-Care for Helping Professionals Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:05:05 This is a reshare of one of our episodes devoted to self-care. We thought in this season of busyness, and in the context of much turmoil in the world. some of the ideas and exercises represented here could resonate with helping professionals This is a reshare of one of our episodes devoted to self-care. We thought in this season of busyness, and in the context of much turmoil in the world. some of the ideas and exercises represented here could resonate with helping professionals false full 18 d070b1c4-c463-4c53-854b-8f87d9eea33c How We Care: Episode 27: Burnout and Rustout The opening passage read by Paul is from a LinkedIn post written by Colin Newlyn (Decrapify Work) posted 17/10/24. Colins insights into workplace culture and employee well-being are well worth checking out. You can find more here https://decrapifywork.substack.com/

Later on Paul quotes from a linked in post by Chance Marshall from 18/10/24 regarding the new UK Labour governments plans to 'encourage' people with serious mental illness intro work.

Check out our many related episodes on self-care for helping professionals and Episode
 

25 on how our beliefs affect our work.
 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-25-the-impact-of-beliefs-on-clients-and-practitioners


 

The Harpers Bazzar article on rustout mentioned in this episode is here: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/mind-body/a43695947/rust-out/

A couple more interesting articles on Rustout are here  
https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/rust-out-signs-impact-mental-health/761502

https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2024/01/15/rust-out-the-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-about-them/
 

Therapist Burnout Podcast: Mental Health, Business, and Career Tips for Therapists, Counselors, & Psychologists Why Is Therapist Burnout Different?

Burnout is something almost every profession deals with, but for therapists, it hits differently. We’re not just exhausted from the long hours or the endless paperwork—it’s the emotional weight of holding space for others, the vicarious trauma we take on, and the unrelenting pressure to be “okay” so we can keep helping our clients
 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/therapist-burnout-podcast-mental-health-business-and/id1698139097?i=1000672036990


 

Overthinking About Burnout Magical Overthinkers Podcast

Chronically stressed? Emotionally exhausted? Depleted to the point of physical suffering, dissociation, and paranoia that things will never improve? Burnout, which is not just fatigue or boredom but rather what happens when our bodies fail to complete the "stress response cycle." That's according to our guest, Amelia Nagoksi, co-author of the bestselling book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/magical-overthinkers/id1745220403?i=1000660279335


 


 

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:50:57 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-27-burnout-and-rustout-XUpnku_0 The opening passage read by Paul is from a LinkedIn post written by Colin Newlyn (Decrapify Work) posted 17/10/24. Colins insights into workplace culture and employee well-being are well worth checking out. You can find more here https://decrapifywork.substack.com/

Later on Paul quotes from a linked in post by Chance Marshall from 18/10/24 regarding the new UK Labour governments plans to 'encourage' people with serious mental illness intro work.

Check out our many related episodes on self-care for helping professionals and Episode
 

25 on how our beliefs affect our work.
 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-25-the-impact-of-beliefs-on-clients-and-practitioners


 

The Harpers Bazzar article on rustout mentioned in this episode is here: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/mind-body/a43695947/rust-out/

A couple more interesting articles on Rustout are here  
https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/rust-out-signs-impact-mental-health/761502

https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2024/01/15/rust-out-the-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-about-them/
 

Therapist Burnout Podcast: Mental Health, Business, and Career Tips for Therapists, Counselors, & Psychologists Why Is Therapist Burnout Different?

Burnout is something almost every profession deals with, but for therapists, it hits differently. We’re not just exhausted from the long hours or the endless paperwork—it’s the emotional weight of holding space for others, the vicarious trauma we take on, and the unrelenting pressure to be “okay” so we can keep helping our clients
 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/therapist-burnout-podcast-mental-health-business-and/id1698139097?i=1000672036990


 

Overthinking About Burnout Magical Overthinkers Podcast

Chronically stressed? Emotionally exhausted? Depleted to the point of physical suffering, dissociation, and paranoia that things will never improve? Burnout, which is not just fatigue or boredom but rather what happens when our bodies fail to complete the "stress response cycle." That's according to our guest, Amelia Nagoksi, co-author of the bestselling book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/magical-overthinkers/id1745220403?i=1000660279335


 


 

]]> How We Care: Episode 27: Burnout and Rustout Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:13:52 Elizabeth and Paul discuss the related states of Burnout and Rustout; what the signs are, how they arise, and what can be done to combat them. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the related states of Burnout and Rustout; what the signs are, how they arise, and what can be done to combat them. false full 28 a2fb9f12-e0cc-48ad-8668-017b6299630c How We Care: Episode 26: Surviving as a Helping Professional in a Time of Fear, Hate and Global Crisis Elizabeth and Paul discuss coping with the recent extreme events in the UK and worldwide as a helper and how love, connection, community and openness to understanding can help us take care of ourselves and our clients during challenging times.

Read more about Imam Adam Kelwick and Nan's Against Nazis here:
 


 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/08/ice-cream-nans-against-nazis-uplifting-acts-face-far-right-riots

Also see this short YouTube video 'Why a Liverpool Imam reached out to far-right rioters outside his mosque'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23FuOgGZqkM&list=WL&index=8

 

Episode 17 of this podcast with guest Therapists Connect founder Dr Peter Blundell discusses the importance of how we engage with social issues
 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-keeping-up-with-social-change-as-a-helping-professional-the-importance-of-challenging-cpd

 

For Elizabeth's articles on Long Covid: https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/archived-articles

 

David Byrne's 'Reasons to Be Cheerful' project as mentioned in the podcast: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/


 

]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2024 19:01:14 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-26-surviving-as-a-helping-professional-in-a-time-of-fear-hate-and-global-crisis-CHfBluJ4 Elizabeth and Paul discuss coping with the recent extreme events in the UK and worldwide as a helper and how love, connection, community and openness to understanding can help us take care of ourselves and our clients during challenging times.

Read more about Imam Adam Kelwick and Nan's Against Nazis here:
 


 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/08/ice-cream-nans-against-nazis-uplifting-acts-face-far-right-riots

Also see this short YouTube video 'Why a Liverpool Imam reached out to far-right rioters outside his mosque'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23FuOgGZqkM&list=WL&index=8

 

Episode 17 of this podcast with guest Therapists Connect founder Dr Peter Blundell discusses the importance of how we engage with social issues
 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-keeping-up-with-social-change-as-a-helping-professional-the-importance-of-challenging-cpd

 

For Elizabeth's articles on Long Covid: https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/archived-articles

 

David Byrne's 'Reasons to Be Cheerful' project as mentioned in the podcast: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/


 

]]> How We Care: Episode 26: Surviving as a Helping Professional in a Time of Fear, Hate and Global Crisis Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:00:47 Elizabeth and Paul discuss coping with the recent extreme events in the UK and worldwide as a helper and how love, connection, community and openness to understanding can help us take care of ourselves and our clients during challenging times. Elizabeth and Paul discuss coping with the recent extreme events in the UK and worldwide as a helper and how love, connection, community and openness to understanding can help us take care of ourselves and our clients during challenging times. false full 27 b90f5fab-45b8-4583-afc0-41b1e24f97fc How We Care: Episode 25:The impact of Beliefs on Clients and Practitioners In episode 25 of How We Care Elizabeth & Paul talk about how client's beliefs about themselves, practitioners beliefs about their work and their own personal beliefs can impact progress and effectiveness and how to address this. Drawing on evolutionary theory and the neuroscience of fear, considering why helping is a political act and social context matters, this conversation goes far and wide into the complexity of individual belief systems.
 


 

Article available soon:

Why therapist curiosity and openness matter in a changing world

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/articles


 

Earlier episode referred to in this one: Ep 23: Keeping it Human: The impact of dehumanising systems on well-being

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-23-keeping-it-human-the-impact-of-dehumanising-systems-on-well-being


 

For counsellors: Check out Good Enough Counsellors Facebook group run by Josephine Hughes for a safe space to discuss practice issues.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:24:09 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-25-the-impact-of-beliefs-on-clients-and-practitioners-oqqZ1lUp In episode 25 of How We Care Elizabeth & Paul talk about how client's beliefs about themselves, practitioners beliefs about their work and their own personal beliefs can impact progress and effectiveness and how to address this. Drawing on evolutionary theory and the neuroscience of fear, considering why helping is a political act and social context matters, this conversation goes far and wide into the complexity of individual belief systems.
 


 

Article available soon:

Why therapist curiosity and openness matter in a changing world

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/articles


 

Earlier episode referred to in this one: Ep 23: Keeping it Human: The impact of dehumanising systems on well-being

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-23-keeping-it-human-the-impact-of-dehumanising-systems-on-well-being


 

For counsellors: Check out Good Enough Counsellors Facebook group run by Josephine Hughes for a safe space to discuss practice issues.

]]> How We Care: Episode 25:The impact of Beliefs on Clients and Practitioners Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:10:37 In episode 25 of How We Care Elizabeth & Paul talk about how client's beliefs about themselves, practitioners beliefs about their work and their own personal beliefs can impact progress and effectiveness and how to address this. In episode 25 of How We Care Elizabeth & Paul talk about how client's beliefs about themselves, practitioners beliefs about their work and their own personal beliefs can impact progress and effectiveness and how to address this. false full 26 59e604a9-25b5-45d7-998c-8426c32c8111 How We Care: Episode 24: Deep Listening for Helping Conversations In this episode we consider the ways in which good listening underpins effective helping and our wider interactions in everyday life. We discuss the behaviours that signify good listening, and identify some of the factors that can interfere with deep listening, such as fatigue and intrusive thoughts.

We reflect back on our very first episode 'Being with Emotions in Helping Conversations' which featured examples of what good listening actually is and how we can be more present with difficult feelings when they come up in non-therapy helping interactions.
 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no1-being-with-emotions-in-helping-conversations


Also, you might want to check out episodes 3, 5 and 18 of How We Care for self-care for the practitioner and episode 12 for self-awareness for helping professionals. https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes


In the Assembly BBC programme, with a diverse group of people asking the actor/director

Michael Sheen questions - he listens with patience and makes space for their differing communication styles.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xyj5/the-assembly

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-24-deep-listening-for-helping-conversations-ryroySV2 In this episode we consider the ways in which good listening underpins effective helping and our wider interactions in everyday life. We discuss the behaviours that signify good listening, and identify some of the factors that can interfere with deep listening, such as fatigue and intrusive thoughts.

We reflect back on our very first episode 'Being with Emotions in Helping Conversations' which featured examples of what good listening actually is and how we can be more present with difficult feelings when they come up in non-therapy helping interactions.
 

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no1-being-with-emotions-in-helping-conversations


Also, you might want to check out episodes 3, 5 and 18 of How We Care for self-care for the practitioner and episode 12 for self-awareness for helping professionals. https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes


In the Assembly BBC programme, with a diverse group of people asking the actor/director

Michael Sheen questions - he listens with patience and makes space for their differing communication styles.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xyj5/the-assembly

]]> How We Care: Episode 24: Deep Listening for Helping Conversations Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:08:06 Elizabeth and Paul discuss what good listening is, and why it is essential in helping conversations. Elizabeth and Paul discuss what good listening is, and why it is essential in helping conversations. false full 25 d282a64c-3dc1-437a-b618-1793e598f9ca How We Care: Episode 23: Keeping it Human: The impact of dehumanising systems on well-being Elizabeth and Paul consider the impact of dehumanising systems on well-being, both in the workplace and wider society. They also discuss some of the ways in which helping professions can support clients/patients/customers etc through the effects of these dehumanising systems.

The powerful ITV drama about the post office scandal discussed in this episode is linked to below;

https://www.itv.com/watch/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office/10a0469/10a0469a0001

A link is made in this episode to a previous episode of the How We Care Episode    'Turning Scars into Service'. We make the point that often people who experience dehumanising treatment, are often strengthened in their resolve to prevent it happening to themselves again, or to others, or strengthened in their empathy and understanding when it does happen.  

Timpsons is mentioned as an example of a positive company culture and the link below is an article by their CEO, James Timpson

https://gunnercooke.com/is-culture-really-that-important-with-james-timpson-ceo-of-timpson/

Any thoughts or comments on this episode? Or themes you would like us to cover?

Contact us via LinkedIn

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linkedin.com/in/paul-gaunt-bbb02874

 

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:34:56 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-23-keeping-it-human-the-impact-of-dehumanising-systems-on-well-being-ojZNSLJs Elizabeth and Paul consider the impact of dehumanising systems on well-being, both in the workplace and wider society. They also discuss some of the ways in which helping professions can support clients/patients/customers etc through the effects of these dehumanising systems.

The powerful ITV drama about the post office scandal discussed in this episode is linked to below;

https://www.itv.com/watch/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office/10a0469/10a0469a0001

A link is made in this episode to a previous episode of the How We Care Episode    'Turning Scars into Service'. We make the point that often people who experience dehumanising treatment, are often strengthened in their resolve to prevent it happening to themselves again, or to others, or strengthened in their empathy and understanding when it does happen.  

Timpsons is mentioned as an example of a positive company culture and the link below is an article by their CEO, James Timpson

https://gunnercooke.com/is-culture-really-that-important-with-james-timpson-ceo-of-timpson/

Any thoughts or comments on this episode? Or themes you would like us to cover?

Contact us via LinkedIn

Elizabeth’s Profile

linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-turp-11a90035

Paul's Profile

linkedin.com/in/paul-gaunt-bbb02874

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 23: Keeping it Human: The impact of dehumanising systems on well-being Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:08:12 Elizabeth and Paul consider the impact of dehumanising systems on well-being, both in the workplace and wider society. They also discuss some of the ways in which helping professions can support clients/patients/customers etc through the effects of these dehumanising systems. Elizabeth and Paul consider the impact of dehumanising systems on well-being, both in the workplace and wider society. They also discuss some of the ways in which helping professions can support clients/patients/customers etc through the effects of these dehumanising systems. false full 24 8a2cd2fc-0d83-4a6f-b776-3badcc11d79a How We Care: Episode 22: Do We Love Our Clients? Elizabeth and Paul discuss whether they love their clients, the different types of love experienced in human connection, what love means in helping conversations and the effect that attentive, accepting, warm, therapeutic relationships can have on clients and why this is the case. They also consider potential problems within meaningful professional helping relationships and how to address them.

 

Ancient Greek Words for Love: https://www.greecehighdefinition.com/blog/9-different-types-of-love-according-to-the-ancient-greeks

James Frey 'A Million Little Pieces' novel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Million_Little_Pieces

 

 “At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou


 

The therapeutic relationship as determinant of outcome: https://therapymeetsnumbers.com/the-therapeutic-alliance/

 

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:34:17 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-22-do-we-love-our-clients-FNLjiPfI Elizabeth and Paul discuss whether they love their clients, the different types of love experienced in human connection, what love means in helping conversations and the effect that attentive, accepting, warm, therapeutic relationships can have on clients and why this is the case. They also consider potential problems within meaningful professional helping relationships and how to address them.

 

Ancient Greek Words for Love: https://www.greecehighdefinition.com/blog/9-different-types-of-love-according-to-the-ancient-greeks

James Frey 'A Million Little Pieces' novel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Million_Little_Pieces

 

 “At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou


 

The therapeutic relationship as determinant of outcome: https://therapymeetsnumbers.com/the-therapeutic-alliance/

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 22: Do We Love Our Clients? Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:58:00 Elizabeth and Paul discuss whether they love their clients, the different types of love experienced in human connection, what love means in helping conversations and the effect that attentive, accepting, warm, therapeutic relationships can have on clients and why this is the case. They also consider potential problems within meaningful professional helping relationships and how to address them. Elizabeth and Paul discuss whether they love their clients, the different types of love experienced in human connection, what love means in helping conversations and the effect that attentive, accepting, warm, therapeutic relationships can have on clients and why this is the case. They also consider potential problems within meaningful professional helping relationships and how to address them. false full 23 d3e63870-ee25-4487-9986-4051fc57988c How We Care: Episode 21: Transitions in Life and Work Episode 21: Transitions in Work and Life: how do big changes in life (parenthood, retirement, loss, redundancy, ill health, etc) impact us and what can be useful to know about coping with changes to our roles, whether chosen or imposed on us.


 

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and role transitions from article in the Clinical Psychology Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4109031/


 

Previous relevant episodes of How We Care referred to in this episode:


 

Episodes 3, 5, 18
 


 

Episode 8: The Courage of the Person-Centred Approach
 


 

with best wishes,

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:45:59 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-21-transitions-in-life-and-work-nGQnwSd0 Episode 21: Transitions in Work and Life: how do big changes in life (parenthood, retirement, loss, redundancy, ill health, etc) impact us and what can be useful to know about coping with changes to our roles, whether chosen or imposed on us.


 

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and role transitions from article in the Clinical Psychology Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4109031/


 

Previous relevant episodes of How We Care referred to in this episode:


 

Episodes 3, 5, 18
 


 

Episode 8: The Courage of the Person-Centred Approach
 


 

with best wishes,

]]> How We Care: Episode 21: Transitions in Life and Work Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:56:02 Elizabeth and Paul discuss how big changes in life (parenthood, retirement, loss, redundancy, ill health, etc) impact us and what can be useful to know about coping with changes to our roles, whether chosen or imposed on us. Elizabeth and Paul discuss how big changes in life (parenthood, retirement, loss, redundancy, ill health, etc) impact us and what can be useful to know about coping with changes to our roles, whether chosen or imposed on us. false full 22 1de7d20b-88aa-462b-93ea-16df33111558 Reshare: Ep1 Being With Emotions in Helping Conversations Rehare of our first, and second most downloaded, episode 

Dr Oliver Jenkin's article Engaging with the emotional content of career guidance can be found at

https://indigo.careers/engaging-with-the-emotional-content-of-career-guidance/

A good explanation of Carl Rogers'  Core Conditions of congruence in counselling is here

https://medium.com/achology/carl-rogers-and-the-core-conditions-of-counselling-a87167028905

An article by Charles Handy on the concept of 'Proper Selfishness is at http://spiritualityandjustice.brahmakumaris.org/images/stories/articles/SiP_Article_Proper_Selfishness.pdf

There's an article from Psychology Today on Radical Self-Care here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201401/committing-radical-self-care#:~:text=%20Committing%20to%20Radical%20Self-Care%20%201%20Nurture,to%20you.%20Do%20you%20need%20some...%20More%20

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

 

 

 

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:22:46 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no1-being-with-emotions-in-helping-conversations-nyly1njy-jqY797P9 Rehare of our first, and second most downloaded, episode 

Dr Oliver Jenkin's article Engaging with the emotional content of career guidance can be found at

https://indigo.careers/engaging-with-the-emotional-content-of-career-guidance/

A good explanation of Carl Rogers'  Core Conditions of congruence in counselling is here

https://medium.com/achology/carl-rogers-and-the-core-conditions-of-counselling-a87167028905

An article by Charles Handy on the concept of 'Proper Selfishness is at http://spiritualityandjustice.brahmakumaris.org/images/stories/articles/SiP_Article_Proper_Selfishness.pdf

There's an article from Psychology Today on Radical Self-Care here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201401/committing-radical-self-care#:~:text=%20Committing%20to%20Radical%20Self-Care%20%201%20Nurture,to%20you.%20Do%20you%20need%20some...%20More%20

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

 

 

 

]]> Reshare: Ep1 Being With Emotions in Helping Conversations Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:45:48 This is a reshare of our very first episode. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the core conditions for being present and supportive when clients express strong emotions such as fear, anger, or grief in helping conversations. They also explore how helping professionals can protect themselves from absorbing difficult emotions when helping clients through tough times. This is a reshare of our very first episode. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the core conditions for being present and supportive when clients express strong emotions such as fear, anger, or grief in helping conversations. They also explore how helping professionals can protect themselves from absorbing difficult emotions when helping clients through tough times. therapy, counselling, empathy, caring, emotions, career, listening false full 1 511c3bd1-c8b4-4f1f-b532-f1bec0c61ec6 Reshare: Episode 3: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 1. Reshare: Episode 3: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 1.

Want to start the new season with good habits for your own wellbeing? We have plenty of ideas for self- reflection on possibly the How We Care Podcasts most important topic: Practitioner Wellbeing.

Elizabeth and Paul discuss their best self-care hacks, as well as some of the ways in which helping professionals can neglect caring for themselves because of a focus on prioritising the needs of those they help, and how that can be counterproductive for our own-well-being.

See also: Episode 5: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 2,

                Episode 18: Acts of Self-Care for Helping Professionals.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:17:24 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/reshare-episode-3-self-care-for-helping-professionals-part-1-iAPF_m7L Reshare: Episode 3: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 1.

Want to start the new season with good habits for your own wellbeing? We have plenty of ideas for self- reflection on possibly the How We Care Podcasts most important topic: Practitioner Wellbeing.

Elizabeth and Paul discuss their best self-care hacks, as well as some of the ways in which helping professionals can neglect caring for themselves because of a focus on prioritising the needs of those they help, and how that can be counterproductive for our own-well-being.

See also: Episode 5: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 2,

                Episode 18: Acts of Self-Care for Helping Professionals.

]]> Reshare: Episode 3: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 1. Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:01:25 Elizabeth and Paul discuss their best self-care hacks, as well as some of the ways in which helping professionals can neglect caring for themselves because of a focus on prioritising the needs of those they help, and how that can be counterproductive for our own-well-being. Elizabeth and Paul discuss their best self-care hacks, as well as some of the ways in which helping professionals can neglect caring for themselves because of a focus on prioritising the needs of those they help, and how that can be counterproductive for our own-well-being. false full 21 9a1f1c47-bf90-458e-822c-7613e3fdc72d Episode 20 How We Care Podcast: Supporting students and looking after your own wellbeing in educational settings. With special guest Dave Wood Phd: illustrator & graphic designer, educator, researcher, author and course leader at Dundee University. Elizabeth and Dave discuss the informal but vital role of supporting people in educational settings through emotional challenges and mental health, what this takes and how to take care of yourself while doing so. We consider the lifelong learning, curiosity, creativity, authenticity and acceptance involved in our work.

Find out more about Dave’s work at Scouse Scot https://scouse.scot/

Complimentary episodes of How We Care:

Episode 1: Being with Emotions in Helping Conversations: Elizabeth and Paul discuss the core conditions for being present and supportive when clients express strong emotions such as fear, anger, or grief in helping conversations. They also explore how helping professionals can protect themselves from absorbing difficult emotions when helping clients through tough times.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no1-being-with-emotions-in-helping-conversations

Episode 6: Turning our Scars into Service: Elizabeth and Paul discuss the idea that as helping professionals our most difficult life events (e.g. illness, loss, life changes) can be used to deepen our empathy for clients and sharpen our effectiveness as a helper.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-6-turning-our-scars-into-service

Episode 9: Combatting Imposter Syndrome

Paul talks with special guest Sally Beyer, careers coach and expert on Imposter Syndrome about her work helping medical professionals combat imposter syndrome, some tried and tested strategies for dealing with imposter feelings when they arise, and some useful resources to find out more.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-ep-9-combatting-imposter-syndrome

Explore all our episodes for more on practitioner wellbeing and person-centred working.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/

 

]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:33:43 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-how-we-care-podcast-supporting-students-and-looking-after-your-own-wellbeing-in-educational-settings-jRTFpvyG With special guest Dave Wood Phd: illustrator & graphic designer, educator, researcher, author and course leader at Dundee University. Elizabeth and Dave discuss the informal but vital role of supporting people in educational settings through emotional challenges and mental health, what this takes and how to take care of yourself while doing so. We consider the lifelong learning, curiosity, creativity, authenticity and acceptance involved in our work.

Find out more about Dave’s work at Scouse Scot https://scouse.scot/

Complimentary episodes of How We Care:

Episode 1: Being with Emotions in Helping Conversations: Elizabeth and Paul discuss the core conditions for being present and supportive when clients express strong emotions such as fear, anger, or grief in helping conversations. They also explore how helping professionals can protect themselves from absorbing difficult emotions when helping clients through tough times.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no1-being-with-emotions-in-helping-conversations

Episode 6: Turning our Scars into Service: Elizabeth and Paul discuss the idea that as helping professionals our most difficult life events (e.g. illness, loss, life changes) can be used to deepen our empathy for clients and sharpen our effectiveness as a helper.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-6-turning-our-scars-into-service

Episode 9: Combatting Imposter Syndrome

Paul talks with special guest Sally Beyer, careers coach and expert on Imposter Syndrome about her work helping medical professionals combat imposter syndrome, some tried and tested strategies for dealing with imposter feelings when they arise, and some useful resources to find out more.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-ep-9-combatting-imposter-syndrome

Explore all our episodes for more on practitioner wellbeing and person-centred working.

https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/

 

]]> Episode 20 How We Care Podcast: Supporting students and looking after your own wellbeing in educational settings. Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:09:52 With special guest Dave Wood Phd: illustrator & graphic designer, educator, researcher, author and course leader at Dundee University. Elizabeth and Dave discuss the informal but vital role of supporting people in educational settings through emotional challenges and mental health, what this takes and how to take care of yourself while doing so. We consider the lifelong learning, curiosity, creativity, authenticity and acceptance involved in our work. With special guest Dave Wood Phd: illustrator & graphic designer, educator, researcher, author and course leader at Dundee University. Elizabeth and Dave discuss the informal but vital role of supporting people in educational settings through emotional challenges and mental health, what this takes and how to take care of yourself while doing so. We consider the lifelong learning, curiosity, creativity, authenticity and acceptance involved in our work. false full 20 f8422af0-18db-4b7b-aa2d-d5f94e3a81e1 How We Care: Episode 19: The benefits of Reflective Practice Here is a link to a full transcript of Episode 19

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=7

Engaging in reflective practice can help you to;

* Evaluate your strengths and areas for development as a practitioner in your field

* Identify your core professional values and ways to incorporate them into your practice 

* Develop your plans for your own continuous professional development (CPD)

* Develop a better understanding of the perspectives of clients and colleagues 

* Increase your effectiveness and employability in your field. 

Taken from the Coventry University MA Career Development and Management course resources.

Here are some definitions you may find helpful; 

Reflection - Engagement in a deliberate mental process of thinking about, or contemplating, things that have happened, what was experienced and learned, from our own and from others' points of view. Reflection here means looking beneath the surface to find the truth about something, to draw conclusions for building new knowledge. 

Reflexivity - Reflexivity is the process of 'stepping back' from a situation we are involved in, for a 'helicopter view' of ourselves. Here we examine ourselves to gauge our values, assumptions, behaviour and relationships, and thereby monitor our learning and develop our intra-personal and inter-personal skills (equating to self-management, and external relationships). 

Critical Reflection - Critical Reflection is the adoption of a questioning stance to solve problems, challenge the 'status quo' and examine our own assumptions. This extends to consideration of wider socio-political perspectives and other relevant diverse contexts, theory and professional activity. 

Reflective Practice - Reflective Practice is the use of self-analysis to understand, evaluate and interpret events and experiences in which we are involved. This extends to being able to form a theoretical view or analysis, as would allow clear explanation to others, if required. The process of Reflective Practice seeks to enable insights and aid learning for new personal understanding, knowledge, and action, to enhance our self-development and our professional performance. 

From: https://www.businessballs.com/self-awareness/reflective-practice/

Here is quick and easy introduction to reflective practice and it’s benefits

Reflective Practice | SkillsYouNeed

If you’d like to delve deeper into reflective practice, here is a free ten-session Open Learning course from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Syllabus | Reflective Practice: An Approach for Expanding Your Learning Frontiers | Urban Studies and Planning | MIT OpenCourseWare

If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  or email paulgaunt2@gmail.com

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

 

 

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-19-the-benefits-of-reflective-practice-lytca2_D Here is a link to a full transcript of Episode 19

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=7

Engaging in reflective practice can help you to;

* Evaluate your strengths and areas for development as a practitioner in your field

* Identify your core professional values and ways to incorporate them into your practice 

* Develop your plans for your own continuous professional development (CPD)

* Develop a better understanding of the perspectives of clients and colleagues 

* Increase your effectiveness and employability in your field. 

Taken from the Coventry University MA Career Development and Management course resources.

Here are some definitions you may find helpful; 

Reflection - Engagement in a deliberate mental process of thinking about, or contemplating, things that have happened, what was experienced and learned, from our own and from others' points of view. Reflection here means looking beneath the surface to find the truth about something, to draw conclusions for building new knowledge. 

Reflexivity - Reflexivity is the process of 'stepping back' from a situation we are involved in, for a 'helicopter view' of ourselves. Here we examine ourselves to gauge our values, assumptions, behaviour and relationships, and thereby monitor our learning and develop our intra-personal and inter-personal skills (equating to self-management, and external relationships). 

Critical Reflection - Critical Reflection is the adoption of a questioning stance to solve problems, challenge the 'status quo' and examine our own assumptions. This extends to consideration of wider socio-political perspectives and other relevant diverse contexts, theory and professional activity. 

Reflective Practice - Reflective Practice is the use of self-analysis to understand, evaluate and interpret events and experiences in which we are involved. This extends to being able to form a theoretical view or analysis, as would allow clear explanation to others, if required. The process of Reflective Practice seeks to enable insights and aid learning for new personal understanding, knowledge, and action, to enhance our self-development and our professional performance. 

From: https://www.businessballs.com/self-awareness/reflective-practice/

Here is quick and easy introduction to reflective practice and it’s benefits

Reflective Practice | SkillsYouNeed

If you’d like to delve deeper into reflective practice, here is a free ten-session Open Learning course from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Syllabus | Reflective Practice: An Approach for Expanding Your Learning Frontiers | Urban Studies and Planning | MIT OpenCourseWare

If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  or email paulgaunt2@gmail.com

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

 

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 19: The benefits of Reflective Practice Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:02:17 Elizabeth and Paul discuss the many benefits of reflective practice, and their own individual experience of using reflective practice to enhance professional practice. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the many benefits of reflective practice, and their own individual experience of using reflective practice to enhance professional practice. false full 19 617d15b4-aa47-4404-8141-21de3ec49bec How We Care: Episode 18: Acts of Self-Care for Helping Professionals Elizabeth and Paul take a lucky dip approach to the card resource '50 Acts of Professional Self-Care developed by Siobhan McLean of Kirwin Mc Lean Associates and Self-Care Psychology and pull out some cards at random to prompt discussion.

More information on this resource is available via Twitter @SelfCarePsy, via facebook @selfcarepsychology or at selfcarepsychology.com

Two exercises mentioned at the end and drawn from the above resource are:

The Equal Breathing Exercise

Equalising breathing can calm the body and mind very effectively, and can be great to do at times of stress.  It is taken from the Yoga tradition where it is known as Sama-Vritti, and also backed by scientific observation.

To prepare you can lie down, sit up straight, or stand up straight, then;

  1. Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4
  2. Pause
  3. Exhale for a count of 4
  4. Repeat for a few minutes, or as long as you feel comfortable.

The Passive Progressive Relaxation Exercise

Used to help people achieve deep relaxation. It can be done at work (e.g. at your desk). For best results it is best to lie flat, however.  The best way to experience this is via a recording, and there are may versions of the exercise available free online  (e.g. on YouTube) You will be guided through each area of your body, relaxing each as you progress through the exercise.

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  or email paulgaunt2@gmail.com

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

]]> Thu, 2 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-18-acts-of-self-care-for-helping-professionals-5DSVlw_8 Elizabeth and Paul take a lucky dip approach to the card resource '50 Acts of Professional Self-Care developed by Siobhan McLean of Kirwin Mc Lean Associates and Self-Care Psychology and pull out some cards at random to prompt discussion.

More information on this resource is available via Twitter @SelfCarePsy, via facebook @selfcarepsychology or at selfcarepsychology.com

Two exercises mentioned at the end and drawn from the above resource are:

The Equal Breathing Exercise

Equalising breathing can calm the body and mind very effectively, and can be great to do at times of stress.  It is taken from the Yoga tradition where it is known as Sama-Vritti, and also backed by scientific observation.

To prepare you can lie down, sit up straight, or stand up straight, then;

  1. Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4
  2. Pause
  3. Exhale for a count of 4
  4. Repeat for a few minutes, or as long as you feel comfortable.

The Passive Progressive Relaxation Exercise

Used to help people achieve deep relaxation. It can be done at work (e.g. at your desk). For best results it is best to lie flat, however.  The best way to experience this is via a recording, and there are may versions of the exercise available free online  (e.g. on YouTube) You will be guided through each area of your body, relaxing each as you progress through the exercise.

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  or email paulgaunt2@gmail.com

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 18: Acts of Self-Care for Helping Professionals Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:05:05 Elizabeth and Paul take a lucky dip approach to the card resource '50 Acts of Professional Self-Care developed by Siobhan McLean of Kirwin Mc Lean Associates and Self-Care Psychology and pull out some cards at random to prompt discussion. Elizabeth and Paul take a lucky dip approach to the card resource '50 Acts of Professional Self-Care developed by Siobhan McLean of Kirwin Mc Lean Associates and Self-Care Psychology and pull out some cards at random to prompt discussion. false full 18 b4d86de8-0520-40b2-a02b-db1ca51c4b43 Episode 17: Keeping up with social change as a helping professional – the importance of challenging CPD. Episode 17: Keeping up with social change as a helping professional – the importance of challenging CPD.

Elizabeth talks with guest Dr Peter Blundell, counsellor/psychotherapist, social worker, lecturer, researcher and founder of Therapists Connect.

Discussion on the importance of continually learning and challenging yourself as a helping professional in a changing and sometimes divisive world. We look at ways to work on ourselves at different career stages to address our privilege, prejudices, power dynamics and avoid potential harm to our clients that can come from our own ignorance or fear through anti-oppressive practice.

We consider what can get in the way of doing this and offer some ideas about how to choose accessible and relevant CPD.

Find Dr Peter Blundell and the Therapists Connect community across social media and here:

www.peterblundell.com  

www.therapists-connect.com

www.breakingtheboundaries.co.uk

Podcasts mentioned in this episode that challenge myths, misinformation and prejudice:

 

‘Maintenance Phase’ a podcast exploding myths about weight and health

https://www.maintenancephase.com/

 

The ‘Really Bad Therapy’ podcast, in-depth discussions of harm in therapy

https://www.verybadtherapy.com/episodes

 

The Therapists Connect podcast hosts discussions with individuals and groups of practitioners about individual journeys to becoming a therapist, often discussing equality issues, intersectionality and the importance of anti-oppressive practice.

Podcast | #TherapistsConnect (therapists-connect.com)

 

Relevant articles from Dr Peter Blundell

Boundaries - https://ejqrp.org/index.php/ejqrp/article/view/137/105

Self in Teaching Anti-Oppressive Practice –

https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/psychotherapy-politics-international/article/view/34

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:29:38 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-keeping-up-with-social-change-as-a-helping-professional-the-importance-of-challenging-cpd-GxYKZ_Z_ Episode 17: Keeping up with social change as a helping professional – the importance of challenging CPD.

Elizabeth talks with guest Dr Peter Blundell, counsellor/psychotherapist, social worker, lecturer, researcher and founder of Therapists Connect.

Discussion on the importance of continually learning and challenging yourself as a helping professional in a changing and sometimes divisive world. We look at ways to work on ourselves at different career stages to address our privilege, prejudices, power dynamics and avoid potential harm to our clients that can come from our own ignorance or fear through anti-oppressive practice.

We consider what can get in the way of doing this and offer some ideas about how to choose accessible and relevant CPD.

Find Dr Peter Blundell and the Therapists Connect community across social media and here:

www.peterblundell.com  

www.therapists-connect.com

www.breakingtheboundaries.co.uk

Podcasts mentioned in this episode that challenge myths, misinformation and prejudice:

 

‘Maintenance Phase’ a podcast exploding myths about weight and health

https://www.maintenancephase.com/

 

The ‘Really Bad Therapy’ podcast, in-depth discussions of harm in therapy

https://www.verybadtherapy.com/episodes

 

The Therapists Connect podcast hosts discussions with individuals and groups of practitioners about individual journeys to becoming a therapist, often discussing equality issues, intersectionality and the importance of anti-oppressive practice.

Podcast | #TherapistsConnect (therapists-connect.com)

 

Relevant articles from Dr Peter Blundell

Boundaries - https://ejqrp.org/index.php/ejqrp/article/view/137/105

Self in Teaching Anti-Oppressive Practice –

https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/psychotherapy-politics-international/article/view/34

]]> Episode 17: Keeping up with social change as a helping professional – the importance of challenging CPD. Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:54:57 Elizabeth talks with guest Dr Peter Blundell, counsellor/psychotherapist, social worker, lecturer, researcher and founder of Therapists Connect. Discussion on the importance of continually learning and challenging yourself as a helping professional in a changing and sometimes divisive world. We look at ways to work on ourselves at different career stages to address our privilege, prejudices, power dynamics and avoid potential harm to our clients that can come from our own ignorance or fear through anti-oppressive practice. Elizabeth talks with guest Dr Peter Blundell, counsellor/psychotherapist, social worker, lecturer, researcher and founder of Therapists Connect. Discussion on the importance of continually learning and challenging yourself as a helping professional in a changing and sometimes divisive world. We look at ways to work on ourselves at different career stages to address our privilege, prejudices, power dynamics and avoid potential harm to our clients that can come from our own ignorance or fear through anti-oppressive practice. false full 17 937a1c46-dcd5-46da-a2d9-8a16c2c541af How We Care: Episode 16: Looking Back at Two Years of How We Care They discuss practitoner wellbeing, individualised care and the power of being open to anythng in the work, with insights into how effective helping conversations are based on deep empathy and trusting human connection and how person centred the podcast is too!

 

Contact us on twitter @howwecarepod or Instagram @howecarepodcast or via www.elizabethturp.co.uk or paulgaunt2@gmail.com

 

]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:41:12 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-16-looking-back-at-two-years-of-how-we-care-mjQnsZrb They discuss practitoner wellbeing, individualised care and the power of being open to anythng in the work, with insights into how effective helping conversations are based on deep empathy and trusting human connection and how person centred the podcast is too!

 

Contact us on twitter @howwecarepod or Instagram @howecarepodcast or via www.elizabethturp.co.uk or paulgaunt2@gmail.com

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 16: Looking Back at Two Years of How We Care Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:52:50 Episode description: Elizabeth & Paul return to celebrate two years of the podcast, reflecting on the creation, process and development of their conversations and looking back on the most listened to episodes. Episode description: Elizabeth & Paul return to celebrate two years of the podcast, reflecting on the creation, process and development of their conversations and looking back on the most listened to episodes. false full 16 b96948d5-3f16-4d87-8887-b244c1ea5daf How We Care: Episode 15: Working and Training as a Helping Professional when you have a chronic condition. Show notes:


 

Episode 15: Working and Training as a Helping Professional when you have a chronic condition.


 

Elizabeth and special guest person-centred counsellor Natalie Rodil discuss their experiences in the counselling profession while living with chronic illness. They describe their journeys to getting support, learning self-management and the ongong challenges of both organisational and private practice work. Their experiences as mid-career and early career therapist respectively highlight some useful points about needs, policy and rights and for those of you managing others some clear examples of the how to support employees with chronic conditions. See show notes for further resources.
 


 

You can find Natalie Rodil on Twitter @NatalieRodil
 


 

Episodes 3 & 5 of this podcast focus on self-care for practitioners, epsiode 11 is about dealing with work and illness, particularly new health challenges.


 

Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustments legislation: https://www.acas.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments


 

For comprehensive resource on Pacing for chronic illness: https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9


 

Podcast recommendation: Welcome to Self - caring for the human in the therapist chair with Dr Hayley Quinn https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/


 

Facebook private group Disability Counsellors Group has useful discussions.

]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:31:18 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-15-working-and-training-as-a-helping-professional-when-you-have-a-chronic-condition-HkH8XFVj Show notes:


 

Episode 15: Working and Training as a Helping Professional when you have a chronic condition.


 

Elizabeth and special guest person-centred counsellor Natalie Rodil discuss their experiences in the counselling profession while living with chronic illness. They describe their journeys to getting support, learning self-management and the ongong challenges of both organisational and private practice work. Their experiences as mid-career and early career therapist respectively highlight some useful points about needs, policy and rights and for those of you managing others some clear examples of the how to support employees with chronic conditions. See show notes for further resources.
 


 

You can find Natalie Rodil on Twitter @NatalieRodil
 


 

Episodes 3 & 5 of this podcast focus on self-care for practitioners, epsiode 11 is about dealing with work and illness, particularly new health challenges.


 

Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustments legislation: https://www.acas.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments


 

For comprehensive resource on Pacing for chronic illness: https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9


 

Podcast recommendation: Welcome to Self - caring for the human in the therapist chair with Dr Hayley Quinn https://drhayleydquinn.com/podcast/


 

Facebook private group Disability Counsellors Group has useful discussions.

]]> How We Care: Episode 15: Working and Training as a Helping Professional when you have a chronic condition. Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:57:36 Elizabeth and special guest person-centred counsellor Natalie Rodil discuss their experiences in the counselling profession while living with chronic illness. They describe their journeys to getting support, learning self-management and the ongong challenges of both organisational and private practice work. Elizabeth and special guest person-centred counsellor Natalie Rodil discuss their experiences in the counselling profession while living with chronic illness. They describe their journeys to getting support, learning self-management and the ongong challenges of both organisational and private practice work. false full 15 0f904cc0-4d37-4587-a25c-39a7f6917f3a How We Care: Episode 14: Why We All Need to Know the Truth About Long Coviid Elizabeth reads her article about the hidden reality of long term health problems arising from Covid-19 infection. This is far more common than people realise and important to begin to understand if you work as a helping professional. With the words of some Long Covid patients, she considers the impact on individuals, society, relationships and the economy and offers some explantions for why it isn't being given more attention. Please see written version in links below for hyperlinks to data, studies and science referred to in the piece. Follow her on Twitter @lizahpool for more on Long Covid.
 


 

Transcript of article read in this episode 'Why we all need to know the truth about Long Covid' and related article ' Please believe us - a call for empathy for Long Covid patients' see:


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=6


 

For patient resources on postviral recovery and self-management:


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:25:41 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-14-why-we-all-need-to-know-the-truth-about-long-coviid-6fazbIPe Elizabeth reads her article about the hidden reality of long term health problems arising from Covid-19 infection. This is far more common than people realise and important to begin to understand if you work as a helping professional. With the words of some Long Covid patients, she considers the impact on individuals, society, relationships and the economy and offers some explantions for why it isn't being given more attention. Please see written version in links below for hyperlinks to data, studies and science referred to in the piece. Follow her on Twitter @lizahpool for more on Long Covid.
 


 

Transcript of article read in this episode 'Why we all need to know the truth about Long Covid' and related article ' Please believe us - a call for empathy for Long Covid patients' see:


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=6


 

For patient resources on postviral recovery and self-management:


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9

]]> How We Care: Episode 14: Why We All Need to Know the Truth About Long Coviid Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:21:27 Elizabeth reads her article about the hidden reality of long term health problems arising from Covid-19 infection, and considers the impact on individuals, society, relationships and the economy, including testimonies from some Long Covid patients. Elizabeth reads her article about the hidden reality of long term health problems arising from Covid-19 infection, and considers the impact on individuals, society, relationships and the economy, including testimonies from some Long Covid patients. false full 14 cefce186-1a85-4f48-a2d6-73fcc22344c9 How We Care: Episode 13: Helping Clients Gain Clarity and Shift Perspective The book mentioned in this episode is 'Creative Career Coaching: Theory into Practice by Liane Hambly and Ciara Bomford, published in 2019 by Routledge. Although targeted primarily at career coaches, it contains techniques and ideas that could transfer to many helping conversations

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:15:11 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-13-helping-clients-gain-clarity-and-shift-perspective-F_tpQ8p0 The book mentioned in this episode is 'Creative Career Coaching: Theory into Practice by Liane Hambly and Ciara Bomford, published in 2019 by Routledge. Although targeted primarily at career coaches, it contains techniques and ideas that could transfer to many helping conversations

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 13: Helping Clients Gain Clarity and Shift Perspective Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:57:53 Elizabeth and Paul consider some of the skills and techniques helping professionals can use to help clients gain clarity and shift perspective. Among the approaches discussed are the use of visualisation and visual images, scaling questions, considering problems from the perspective of another, and the skilful use of silence. Elizabeth and Paul consider some of the skills and techniques helping professionals can use to help clients gain clarity and shift perspective. Among the approaches discussed are the use of visualisation and visual images, scaling questions, considering problems from the perspective of another, and the skilful use of silence. false full 13 1a943171-4793-472b-9fe4-8bac7f6c7679 How We Care: Episode 12: The Value of Self-Awareness for Helping Professionals The definition and description of self-awareness mentioned by Paul at the beginning of the episode is here:

What Is Self-Awareness? (And How To Increase Yours) | Indeed.com

Here is an explanation of the Morning Pages journaling technique from Julia Cameron's Artists Way, as mentioned by Elizabeth:

https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/

The Chris Argyris article, Teaching Smart People How To Learn,  is here:

Teaching Smart People How to Learn.pdf (google.com)

Here are free mindfulness resources from UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Centre including a 3 min body scan & body & breath meditations:

https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations


 

 


 


 

 


 

]]> Tue, 8 Feb 2022 15:56:39 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-12-the-value-of-self-awareness-for-helping-professionals-GweDKDK0 The definition and description of self-awareness mentioned by Paul at the beginning of the episode is here:

What Is Self-Awareness? (And How To Increase Yours) | Indeed.com

Here is an explanation of the Morning Pages journaling technique from Julia Cameron's Artists Way, as mentioned by Elizabeth:

https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/

The Chris Argyris article, Teaching Smart People How To Learn,  is here:

Teaching Smart People How to Learn.pdf (google.com)

Here are free mindfulness resources from UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Centre including a 3 min body scan & body & breath meditations:

https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations


 

 


 


 

 


 

]]> How We Care: Episode 12: The Value of Self-Awareness for Helping Professionals Elizabeth Turp Paul Gaunt 01:09:43 Elizabeth and Paul discuss the value of developing and maintaining self-awareness as a helping professional, and the ways in which high levels of self-awareness can significantly enhance our support for those we seek to help. They share some of their own strategies for being self-aware including journaling, recruiting critical friends, and mind-body awareness practices. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the value of developing and maintaining self-awareness as a helping professional, and the ways in which high levels of self-awareness can significantly enhance our support for those we seek to help. They share some of their own strategies for being self-aware including journaling, recruiting critical friends, and mind-body awareness practices. false full 12 7be49526-567f-405b-b1b6-0e27bbf2fd9e How We Care: Episode 11: Dealing with Work and Illness (part one) Here are details on the UK Equality Act 2010 outlining the duty to make reasonable adjustments (from Citizens Advice Bureau):


 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/what-are-the-different-types-of-discrimination/duty-to-make-reasonable-adjustments-for-disabled-people/


 

Here are articles from Elizabeth's website on pacing yourself during recovery from illness & long covid
 


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9


 

and articles on how counselling can help people adjusting to disability


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=6

and here is an article with advice for freelancers balancing the challenges of work and illness

Working Through Illness as a Freelancer (allfreelancewriting.com)

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:58:21 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-11-dealing-with-work-and-illness-part-one-15phZ5rp Here are details on the UK Equality Act 2010 outlining the duty to make reasonable adjustments (from Citizens Advice Bureau):


 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/what-are-the-different-types-of-discrimination/duty-to-make-reasonable-adjustments-for-disabled-people/


 

Here are articles from Elizabeth's website on pacing yourself during recovery from illness & long covid
 


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9


 

and articles on how counselling can help people adjusting to disability


 

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=6

and here is an article with advice for freelancers balancing the challenges of work and illness

Working Through Illness as a Freelancer (allfreelancewriting.com)

]]> How We Care: Episode 11: Dealing with Work and Illness (part one) Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:44:56 Elizabeth and Paul discuss the challenges of working through illness, and of returning to work after an illness or with a long-term health condition. This is part one of a two-part discussion on this topic....part 2 will include a deeper exploration of working while living with long term conditions/chronic illness. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the challenges of working through illness, and of returning to work after an illness or with a long-term health condition. This is part one of a two-part discussion on this topic....part 2 will include a deeper exploration of working while living with long term conditions/chronic illness. false full 11 4b29b5d8-0a79-4de7-99c2-c236e4158d71 How We Care: Episode 10 Can AI Replace Us? Some resources linked to the content of this episode

‎Between Us: A Psychotherapy Podcast: Episode 38: The Empirical Wears No Clothes on Apple Podcasts

Will AI replace counsellors? - Counselling Directory (counselling-directory.org.uk)

15 Jobs That Will Never Be Replaced By AI | by Chan Priya | Medium

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:05:44 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-10-can-ai-replace-us-G4unvR4o Some resources linked to the content of this episode

‎Between Us: A Psychotherapy Podcast: Episode 38: The Empirical Wears No Clothes on Apple Podcasts

Will AI replace counsellors? - Counselling Directory (counselling-directory.org.uk)

15 Jobs That Will Never Be Replaced By AI | by Chan Priya | Medium

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 

]]> How We Care: Episode 10 Can AI Replace Us? Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:53:06 Elizabeth and Paul discuss the possibility that AI might threaten jobs such as Therapists, Coaches, Careers Advisers and Doctors. They make a case for specific attributes that will always be difficult for AI to replace, and the value we all get from being listened to by an empathic human, rather than a robot (or a robotic human!) Elizabeth and Paul discuss the possibility that AI might threaten jobs such as Therapists, Coaches, Careers Advisers and Doctors. They make a case for specific attributes that will always be difficult for AI to replace, and the value we all get from being listened to by an empathic human, rather than a robot (or a robotic human!) false full 10 d0fc798c-07ea-4891-adcb-020a02aaffe6 How We Care Ep. 9 Combatting Imposter Syndrome This article refers to the original research into Imposter Syndrome carried out at Georgia State University in the late 1970s, as well as addressing some strategies for combatting imposter feelings

How to Beat Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Career Killer | Touro University (tuw.edu)

The book The Imposter Cure by Dr Jessamy Hibberd is here The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome: Amazon.co.uk: Hibberd, Dr Jessamy: 9781783253067: Books

This website (referred to by Sally in the podcast) describes the five types of Imposter Syndrome  identified by Dr Valerie Young

5 Types of Imposter Syndrome and How to Stop Them | The Muse

Here is another short and interesting take on Imposter Syndrome by  coach and hypnotherapist Sally Heady

Impostor Syndrome: the belief that sucks joy out of success | Coaching Manchester Hypnotherapy (sallyheady.co.uk)

Sally refers to the value of Growth Mindset and Grounding Techniques in the podcast, and here are a couple of useful related links

Growth Mindset | Psychology Today  Carol Dweck

7 Simple Grounding Techniques For Calming Down Quickly (drsarahallen.com)

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:42:42 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Sally Beyer (Careers Coach and Imposter Syndrome expert) and Paul Gaunt (host)) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-ep-9-combatting-imposter-syndrome-8yYZi49A This article refers to the original research into Imposter Syndrome carried out at Georgia State University in the late 1970s, as well as addressing some strategies for combatting imposter feelings

How to Beat Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Career Killer | Touro University (tuw.edu)

The book The Imposter Cure by Dr Jessamy Hibberd is here The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome: Amazon.co.uk: Hibberd, Dr Jessamy: 9781783253067: Books

This website (referred to by Sally in the podcast) describes the five types of Imposter Syndrome  identified by Dr Valerie Young

5 Types of Imposter Syndrome and How to Stop Them | The Muse

Here is another short and interesting take on Imposter Syndrome by  coach and hypnotherapist Sally Heady

Impostor Syndrome: the belief that sucks joy out of success | Coaching Manchester Hypnotherapy (sallyheady.co.uk)

Sally refers to the value of Growth Mindset and Grounding Techniques in the podcast, and here are a couple of useful related links

Growth Mindset | Psychology Today  Carol Dweck

7 Simple Grounding Techniques For Calming Down Quickly (drsarahallen.com)

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

]]> How We Care Ep. 9 Combatting Imposter Syndrome Sally Beyer (Careers Coach and Imposter Syndrome expert) and Paul Gaunt (host) 00:35:15 Paul talks with special guest Sally Beyer, careers coach and expert on Imposter Syndrome about her work helping medical professionals combat imposter syndrome, some tried and tested strategies for dealing with imposter feelings when they arise, and some useful resources to find out more. Paul talks with special guest Sally Beyer, careers coach and expert on Imposter Syndrome about her work helping medical professionals combat imposter syndrome, some tried and tested strategies for dealing with imposter feelings when they arise, and some useful resources to find out more. #therapy #guidance #skilledhelpers #impostersyndrome false full 9 c862c765-1ab1-4697-a342-3e7ec7751561 How We Care: Episode 8: The Courage of the Person-Centred Approach Carl Rogers was the originator of the person-centred approach, and this Psychology Today article gives a quick overview of what the approach entails.

Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Approach | Psychology Today

You can read more about the approach here.....

Person–Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy) (goodtherapy.org)......

and here (a perspective on applying the approach to Health Services)

https://www.health.org.uk/sites/default/files/PersonCentredCareMadeSimple.pdf

and finally here  (an interview focussing on using a person-centred approach in career counselling)

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:34:20 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-8-the-courage-of-the-person-centrered-approach-R0_Szub6 Carl Rogers was the originator of the person-centred approach, and this Psychology Today article gives a quick overview of what the approach entails.

Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Approach | Psychology Today

You can read more about the approach here.....

Person–Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy) (goodtherapy.org)......

and here (a perspective on applying the approach to Health Services)

https://www.health.org.uk/sites/default/files/PersonCentredCareMadeSimple.pdf

and finally here  (an interview focussing on using a person-centred approach in career counselling)

]]> How We Care: Episode 8: The Courage of the Person-Centred Approach Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:58:44 Elizabeth and Paul discuss the Person-Centred approach to helping conversations, how it can empower clients and why it requires courage on the part of a helping professional. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the Person-Centred approach to helping conversations, how it can empower clients and why it requires courage on the part of a helping professional. false full 8 fad0e316-5bda-47ff-bca8-dc4774651088 How We Care: Episode 7: Supporting People's Life Decisions Here is an article by Paul about different kinds of decision-making styles-with a particular focus on career decisions.

Career Decisions: ‘Undecided’ vs ‘indecisive’ - What's the difference? | Paul Gaunt Careers Advisor

If you have been considering the big decision whether to go to counselling here is an article written by Elizabeth with information on some common concerns:

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=6

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 


 

]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-8-supporting-peoples-life-decisions-RUswuub9 Here is an article by Paul about different kinds of decision-making styles-with a particular focus on career decisions.

Career Decisions: ‘Undecided’ vs ‘indecisive’ - What's the difference? | Paul Gaunt Careers Advisor

If you have been considering the big decision whether to go to counselling here is an article written by Elizabeth with information on some common concerns:

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=6

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

You can also find us on Twitter at @howwecarepod

 


 

]]> How We Care: Episode 7: Supporting People's Life Decisions Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:52:02 Elizabeth and Paul discuss some effective strategies for supporting people to make life decisions. Elizabeth and Paul discuss some effective strategies for supporting people to make life decisions. false full 7 55c35c2c-5a6e-478f-af58-9c0e7c8366ed How We Care: Ep 6 Turning our Scars into Service To hear Bruce Anderson's take on the idea of 'core gifts', including 'passage gifts' (the gifts we can draw from our own personal suffering) have a listen to this excellent interview from Katie Elliott's 'Adventures in Behaviour Change' podcast. 

BRUCE ANDERSON - Adventures in Behaviour Change | Podcast on Spotify

For more on  Bruces's work with the Core Gift Institute, see the website here Core Gift Institute

So much of Elizabeth's writing - links to the central theme of this podcast. See the links below.

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=4

Carl Jung's concept of the Wounded Healer is not directly discussed in this episode but was certainly on our minds during our discussion.

What is... a Wounded Healer - Mental Health @ Home (mentalhealthathome.org)


 

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-episode-6-turning-our-scars-into-service-7ThSZtKN To hear Bruce Anderson's take on the idea of 'core gifts', including 'passage gifts' (the gifts we can draw from our own personal suffering) have a listen to this excellent interview from Katie Elliott's 'Adventures in Behaviour Change' podcast. 

BRUCE ANDERSON - Adventures in Behaviour Change | Podcast on Spotify

For more on  Bruces's work with the Core Gift Institute, see the website here Core Gift Institute

So much of Elizabeth's writing - links to the central theme of this podcast. See the links below.

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=4

Carl Jung's concept of the Wounded Healer is not directly discussed in this episode but was certainly on our minds during our discussion.

What is... a Wounded Healer - Mental Health @ Home (mentalhealthathome.org)


 

]]> How We Care: Ep 6 Turning our Scars into Service Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:45:31 In the last Episode of Series 1 of How We Care, Elizabeth and Paul discuss the idea that as helping professionals our most difficult life events (e.g. mental or physical illness, loss, bad treatment by other people) can be used to deepen our empathy for clients and sharpen our effectiveness as a helper. The How We Care podcast will be back in July for Series 2. In the last Episode of Series 1 of How We Care, Elizabeth and Paul discuss the idea that as helping professionals our most difficult life events (e.g. mental or physical illness, loss, bad treatment by other people) can be used to deepen our empathy for clients and sharpen our effectiveness as a helper. The How We Care podcast will be back in July for Series 2. false full 6 b9b96f3c-a70a-43ac-8ac5-47f2a33986c3 How We Care Ep 5: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 2 Listeners to our previous discussion on Self-Care (Episode 3) asked for us to cover more on this topic, hence Self-Care part 2, with a focus on among other things, healthy sleep habits, diet and exercise. Although, these might seem obvious things to do, many of us struggle to manage these aspects of our busy lives, especially when we are focussed on helping others.

Here are some useful resources linked to the topics discussed in this Episode

Elizabeth's articles ;

'Pacing for wellbeing, fatigue & post-viral recovery' and 'Modern Sleep Problems:10 Habits for a Good Nights Sleep' are on the page link below

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9

......and three other self-care articles

Why It’s So Hard to Stay Focused Right Now (thriveglobal.com)

Cake and inner calm: 10 ways to improve your mood – without exercising | Mental health | The Guardian

A Guide to Practicing Self-Care with Mindfulness - Mindful

 

]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no5-self-care-part-2-fsLEdEV6 Listeners to our previous discussion on Self-Care (Episode 3) asked for us to cover more on this topic, hence Self-Care part 2, with a focus on among other things, healthy sleep habits, diet and exercise. Although, these might seem obvious things to do, many of us struggle to manage these aspects of our busy lives, especially when we are focussed on helping others.

Here are some useful resources linked to the topics discussed in this Episode

Elizabeth's articles ;

'Pacing for wellbeing, fatigue & post-viral recovery' and 'Modern Sleep Problems:10 Habits for a Good Nights Sleep' are on the page link below

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9

......and three other self-care articles

Why It’s So Hard to Stay Focused Right Now (thriveglobal.com)

Cake and inner calm: 10 ways to improve your mood – without exercising | Mental health | The Guardian

A Guide to Practicing Self-Care with Mindfulness - Mindful

 

]]> How We Care Ep 5: Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 2 Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:52:59 Elizabeth and Paul revisit the topic of Self-Care, picking up from the discussion in Episode 3, with a focus on healthy sleep patterns, exercise, diet, pacing ourselves and finding an outlet to express and release emotions. Elizabeth and Paul revisit the topic of Self-Care, picking up from the discussion in Episode 3, with a focus on healthy sleep patterns, exercise, diet, pacing ourselves and finding an outlet to express and release emotions. false full 5 a07bb448-8a0c-474e-b94d-4470b866a7f6 How We Care Ep4: The Benefits of being a Mindful Professional (with Dr Liz Sparkes) About Dr Liz Sparkes

Dr Liz Sparkes is the course director for the MSC in Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University. Liz  previously worked in the NHS in behaviour change, setting up services for mental health service users. Enabling changes in behaviours such as diet, exercise, and smoking. She also trained and supported healthcare professionals in behaviour change. She has a PhD in pain psychology and is a mindfulness teacher, delivering 8 week courses alongside teacher training retreats. Elizabeth has researched extensively  into pain, mindfulness and maternal health.

Episode Resources

Resources mentioned by Liz in this episode

Home | Dr Liz Sparkes

Login (insighttimer.com)

The Compassionate Mind Foundation

Mindfulness & Compassion MSc (Postgraduate 2020-2021) | Coventry University

Other Resources

'Here are some articles Elizabeth Turp has written giving examples of how mindfulness can benefit mental and physical health.'

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9

and here are a couple of book suggestions for further investigation of mindfulness practice

Whereever you Go, There You Are by Jon Kabatt-Zinn

Sane New World by Ruby Wax

About the Hosts

With combined experience in their fields of nearly 60 years …….Paul and Elizabeth are passionate about what they do and the interactions they have with their clients. With guest conversationalists from other disciplines, this is ‘How We Care’! 

This podcast comes from a shared love of their work and fascination with their parallel skills and work issues. It was inspired by the person-centred approach that one helped the other with many years ago, and is now borne of admiration and mutual support between colleagues and friends

Elizabeth Turp is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, writer and speaker in private practice in Liverpool. Her 23 year career includes various roles in the third sector and 12 years in NHS Primary Care. Working with complex mental health issues, she specializes in helping people living with chronic invisible illness and publishes regularly and runs training on this, and self-care for therapists. 

Paul Gaunt is a Careers Adviser, lecturer and trainer with over 30 years experience. Formerly Head of several university careers services, he is now a  lecturer at Coventry University teaching trainee careers practitioners and has a private careers guidance practice based in Liverpool and online.

If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at Home | Paul Gaunt Careers Advisor  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no-4-the-benefits-of-being-a-mindful-professional-with-dr-liz-sparkes-BCB8cM1j About Dr Liz Sparkes

Dr Liz Sparkes is the course director for the MSC in Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University. Liz  previously worked in the NHS in behaviour change, setting up services for mental health service users. Enabling changes in behaviours such as diet, exercise, and smoking. She also trained and supported healthcare professionals in behaviour change. She has a PhD in pain psychology and is a mindfulness teacher, delivering 8 week courses alongside teacher training retreats. Elizabeth has researched extensively  into pain, mindfulness and maternal health.

Episode Resources

Resources mentioned by Liz in this episode

Home | Dr Liz Sparkes

Login (insighttimer.com)

The Compassionate Mind Foundation

Mindfulness & Compassion MSc (Postgraduate 2020-2021) | Coventry University

Other Resources

'Here are some articles Elizabeth Turp has written giving examples of how mindfulness can benefit mental and physical health.'

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=9

and here are a couple of book suggestions for further investigation of mindfulness practice

Whereever you Go, There You Are by Jon Kabatt-Zinn

Sane New World by Ruby Wax

About the Hosts

With combined experience in their fields of nearly 60 years …….Paul and Elizabeth are passionate about what they do and the interactions they have with their clients. With guest conversationalists from other disciplines, this is ‘How We Care’! 

This podcast comes from a shared love of their work and fascination with their parallel skills and work issues. It was inspired by the person-centred approach that one helped the other with many years ago, and is now borne of admiration and mutual support between colleagues and friends

Elizabeth Turp is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, writer and speaker in private practice in Liverpool. Her 23 year career includes various roles in the third sector and 12 years in NHS Primary Care. Working with complex mental health issues, she specializes in helping people living with chronic invisible illness and publishes regularly and runs training on this, and self-care for therapists. 

Paul Gaunt is a Careers Adviser, lecturer and trainer with over 30 years experience. Formerly Head of several university careers services, he is now a  lecturer at Coventry University teaching trainee careers practitioners and has a private careers guidance practice based in Liverpool and online.

If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at Home | Paul Gaunt Careers Advisor  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

]]> How We Care Ep4: The Benefits of being a Mindful Professional (with Dr Liz Sparkes) Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:35:32 In this episode Dr Liz Sparkes, Director of Coventry University's Masters in Mindfulness and Compassion, talks with Paul about what mindfulness is (and isn't) outlines the benefits of developing a mindfulness practice, and the links between mindfulness and compassion. In this episode Dr Liz Sparkes, Director of Coventry University's Masters in Mindfulness and Compassion, talks with Paul about what mindfulness is (and isn't) outlines the benefits of developing a mindfulness practice, and the links between mindfulness and compassion. #mindfulness #compassion #beingpresent #skills false full 4 9e6fa785-9d32-4d27-bc78-bea81788dcac How We Care Ep3 Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 1 The blog on 'Generosity Burnout by Iulia Trandafir of Useful and Kind Unlimited from which the opening quote is taken is here;

Blog — useful and kind (usefulandkindunlimited.com)

Here are some resources developed by Elizabeth around good self-care for  helping professionals

An article published on the Counsellors Cafe website on  10 self-care lessons you can learn from a counsellor'

https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2017/06/26/10-self-care-lessons-you-can-learn-from-a-counsellor

...and more self-care related resources here at Elizabeth's blog page

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=7

There's an article from Psychology Today on Radical Self-Care here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201401/committing-radical-self-care#:~:text=%20Committing%20to%20Radical%20Self-Care%20%201%20Nurture,to%20you.%20Do%20you%20need%20some...%20More%20

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at https://paulgaunt.co.uk Twitter at @paulgoodwork
 

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/self-care-for-helping-professionals-n4PKWF7j The blog on 'Generosity Burnout by Iulia Trandafir of Useful and Kind Unlimited from which the opening quote is taken is here;

Blog — useful and kind (usefulandkindunlimited.com)

Here are some resources developed by Elizabeth around good self-care for  helping professionals

An article published on the Counsellors Cafe website on  10 self-care lessons you can learn from a counsellor'

https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2017/06/26/10-self-care-lessons-you-can-learn-from-a-counsellor

...and more self-care related resources here at Elizabeth's blog page

https://www.elizabethturp.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/6083?opendocument&part=7

There's an article from Psychology Today on Radical Self-Care here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201401/committing-radical-self-care#:~:text=%20Committing%20to%20Radical%20Self-Care%20%201%20Nurture,to%20you.%20Do%20you%20need%20some...%20More%20

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at https://paulgaunt.co.uk Twitter at @paulgoodwork
 

]]> How We Care Ep3 Self-Care for Helping Professionals, part 1 Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 01:01:25 Elizabeth and Paul discuss share their best self-care hacks, as well as some of the ways in which helping professionals can neglect caring for themselves because of a focus on prioritising the needs of those they help, and how that can be counterproductive for our own-well-being Elizabeth and Paul discuss share their best self-care hacks, as well as some of the ways in which helping professionals can neglect caring for themselves because of a focus on prioritising the needs of those they help, and how that can be counterproductive for our own-well-being well-being, burnout, self- care, helping false full 3 eb66a3ce-809e-4fa8-8b65-542981db66ce How We Care Ep 2 The Problem With Positive Thinking  

About the Hosts

With combined experience in their fields of nearly 60 years …….Paul and Elizabeth are passionate about what they do and the interactions they have with their clients. With guest conversationalists from other disciplines, this is ‘How We Care’! 

This podcast comes from a shared love of their work and fascination with their parallel skills and work issues. It was inspired by the person-centred approach that one helped the other with many years ago, and is now borne of admiration and mutual support between colleagues and friends

Elizabeth Turp is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, writer and speaker in private practice in Liverpool. Her 23 year career includes various roles in the third sector and 12 years in NHS Primary Care. Working with complex mental health issues, she specializes in helping people living with chronic invisible illness and publishes regularly and runs training on this, and self-care for therapists. 

Paul Gaunt is a Careers Adviser, lecturer and trainer with over 30 years experience. Formerly Head of several university careers services, he is now a  lecturer at Coventry University teaching trainee careers practitioners and has a private careers guidance practice based in Liverpool and online.

If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at Home | Paul Gaunt Careers Advisor  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

 

]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2020 16:30:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no2-the-problem-with-positive-thinking-sDcCzS6n  

About the Hosts

With combined experience in their fields of nearly 60 years …….Paul and Elizabeth are passionate about what they do and the interactions they have with their clients. With guest conversationalists from other disciplines, this is ‘How We Care’! 

This podcast comes from a shared love of their work and fascination with their parallel skills and work issues. It was inspired by the person-centred approach that one helped the other with many years ago, and is now borne of admiration and mutual support between colleagues and friends

Elizabeth Turp is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, writer and speaker in private practice in Liverpool. Her 23 year career includes various roles in the third sector and 12 years in NHS Primary Care. Working with complex mental health issues, she specializes in helping people living with chronic invisible illness and publishes regularly and runs training on this, and self-care for therapists. 

Paul Gaunt is a Careers Adviser, lecturer and trainer with over 30 years experience. Formerly Head of several university careers services, he is now a  lecturer at Coventry University teaching trainee careers practitioners and has a private careers guidance practice based in Liverpool and online.

If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at Home | Paul Gaunt Careers Advisor  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

 

]]> How We Care Ep 2 The Problem With Positive Thinking Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt 00:48:17 Elizabeth and Paul speak of how helping professionals of all kinds are united in their desire to use their skills and knowledge to help people make positive changes and feel better about life. In seeking to enable these outcomes, however, we can sometimes try to 'fast track' the client to a better state through use of 'positive thinking' strategies for which the client/patient/student may not yet be ready. Inadvertently we may reinforce a double bind where the person being helped expresses difficult emotions, and then feels additionally bad for not being more positive! Elizabeth and Paul speak of how helping professionals of all kinds are united in their desire to use their skills and knowledge to help people make positive changes and feel better about life. In seeking to enable these outcomes, however, we can sometimes try to 'fast track' the client to a better state through use of 'positive thinking' strategies for which the client/patient/student may not yet be ready. Inadvertently we may reinforce a double bind where the person being helped expresses difficult emotions, and then feels additionally bad for not being more positive! false full 2 1c04d0bd-de07-4668-b53c-792c29ed4035 How We Care Ep1 Being With Emotions in Helping Conversations Dr Oliver Jenkin's article Engaging with the emotional content of career guidance can be found at

https://indigo.careers/engaging-with-the-emotional-content-of-career-guidance/

A good explanation of Carl Rogers'  Core Conditions of congruence in counselling is here

https://medium.com/achology/carl-rogers-and-the-core-conditions-of-counselling-a87167028905

An article by Charles Handy on the concept of 'Proper Selfishness is at http://spiritualityandjustice.brahmakumaris.org/images/stories/articles/SiP_Article_Proper_Selfishness.pdf

There's an article from Psychology Today on Radical Self-Care here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201401/committing-radical-self-care#:~:text=%20Committing%20to%20Radical%20Self-Care%20%201%20Nurture,to%20you.%20Do%20you%20need%20some...%20More%20

 If you’d like to find our more or obtain a transcript of this episode, contact Elizabeth via www.elizabethturp.co.uk  Twitter at @lizahpool or Paul at www.paulgaunt.co uk  Twitter at @paulgoodwork

 

 

 

]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 fruingaunt@talk21.com (Elizabeth Turp and Paul Gaunt) https://how-we-care.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-care-no1-being-with-emotions-in-helping-conversations-VaapoUP3 Dr Oliver Jenkin's article Engaging with the emotional content of career guidance can be found at

https://indigo.careers/engaging-with-the-emotional-content-of-career-guidance/

A good explanation of Carl Rogers'  Core Conditions of congruence in counselling is here

https://medium.com/achology/carl-rogers-and-the-core-conditions-of-counselling-a87167028905

An article by Charles Handy on the concept of 'Proper Selfishness is at http://spiritualityandjustice.brahmakumaris.org/images/stories/articles/SiP_Article_Proper_Selfishness.pdf

There's an article from Psychology Today on Radical Self-Care here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201401/committing-radical-self-care#:~:text=%20Committing%20to%20Radical%20Self-Care%20%201%20Nurture,to%20you.%20Do%20you%20need%20some...%20More%20

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