If you have ever wondered what psychotherapy looks like through the eyes of a child, we asked child psychotherapist Dr Margaret Lush for her view.       “It makes you feel better inside” said John*, an 8 year old adopted boy, in response to his puzzled sister’s interest in what therapy actually is. At this time, … Continued

You don’t have to be anyone else’s baggage handler. In some work situations, it is necessary to share a client’s burdens in order to understand their needs.  So, for instance, in cases of divorce and family break up, in disputes over children, or abuse, or bereavement, a lawyer or therapist might have to listen to … Continued

Robin Gorna is Vice Chair of the Technical Review Panel (TRP) for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (Global Fund) and sits on the UK NHS Long COVID Taskforce, and its Research and Information & Education sub-groups. Robin read Theology at St John’s College Oxford and went on to found and Chair … Continued

Welcome to Rafan House’s October newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for: – a short article: “Give sorrow words” – after National Grief Week, a look at what might constitute bereavement and coping with feelings after a loss.  – a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to … Continued

Welcome to Rafan House’s September newsletter! What’s here?In this newsletter, look out for:– a short article: Creating certainty – “the best-laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley” – but we plan nevertheless.  We look at how to create short-term certainty in an uncertain world. – a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to … Continued

Welcome to Rafan House’s July newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for: – Don’t let the old man in – people are understandably fearful as the world edges toward easing restrictions, and it will be hard to regain self-confidence.– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are. Don’t let … Continued

Welcome to Rafan House’s June newsletter! What’s here?In this newsletter, look out for:– a short article: Helping to lift them up – Supporting parents of children (of whatever age) with mental health issues– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are.– And finally – it’s nearly the holidays! – ish. Helping … Continued

Welcome to Rafan House’s March newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for:– a short article: Ever wondered what psychotherapeutic help might look like? – A look at what clients-patients might realistically expect from clinicians– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are.– A bunch of spring flowers!Ever wondered what … Continued

Welcome to Rafan House’s school newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for: – a short article: Teachers are the professionals – A look at the first week back to school for teachers.– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are.– A bunch of spring flowers! Teachers are the professionals … Continued

But sometimes it is hard to remember that, with so much external pressure on them. Schools have been back for a week now, with pupils’ re-entry being staggered.  Word is that pupils are REALLY happy to be back, in the main, and so are teachers.  There are issues of course – pupils have to acclimatise … Continued