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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union: standing up for therapists and therapy

Joined December 2020
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Almost a week to go until the protest! This is your opportunity to stand up, be counted, and let the government know that we won't accept their attacks on the trans community. Strength and solidarity to all in attendance 💪
Right now in the United Kingdom, under Tory rule, it is #NotSafeToBeMe They cancelled their conference to try and escape the inevitable backlash of marginalised communities standing up for themselves, but we will not be deterred. Parliament Square. Wednesday 29th June. 12PM.
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Acephobia is far too overlooked, ace folks deserve genuine, proper protection from this absolutely vile behaviour
The fact that I got just got hate crimed at Sadiq Khan's Pride reception for being asexual. I am pisseeeddd off.
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PCU_Trainee retweeted
"Nothing can take away the harm inflicted on me in the past, but we can make it better for the present and future. [...] I didn’t need or deserve that treatment; I deserved and needed acceptance." - @CarolynMMercer, survivor. #BanConversionTherapy banconversiontherapy.com/car…
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PCU_Trainee retweeted
It’s all in the news right now- conversion therapy. If you’re a therapist who has worked with or has considered working with trans clients, I wrote a blog that might be of interest: the-pca.org.uk/blog/but-i-m-… #trans #counsellor #tactt
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Psychologists can't be bystanders to transphobia. John modelling how to be a good ally ❤️
Fair. I'm likely neither completely aware of the gender bias within me & definitely not comfortable that it exists. But if protesting the gross misrepresentation of Trans people requires I be called misogynist by anti-trans people masquerading as feminists, then so be it.
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Did you know that gender or sexuality is not necessarily the reason why LGBTQ people seek therapy? Find out more: bit.ly/2OPWpaJ #LGBTQ
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Yes! Black Therapy Matters trainees pay £1 for PCU membership and can attend the monthly PCU BIPOC forums. Also @PcuTrainee
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"Join a union, start a union, hold your bosses accountable. We can win 💪" Agreed.
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Choice of training/modalities/membership bodies isn't available for all of us. I was at a different college but couldn't afford to continue. I'm now at the only place I could go that was financially possible. I have to be part of BACP as part of my course #nationalcounsellorsday
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PCU_Trainee retweeted
For those who wanted to learn a little bit more about what the NCS are doing in terms of diversity and inclusivity, I recorded a small supplement to the talk today: youtu.be/hX6H91TO10k #nationalcounsellorsday thank you @UK_Counsellors & @onlinevents, and all attendees 💚
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The @pcu_union are doing some fab work supporting therapists. Theyve been asking important questions around safety to practice during pandemic, how best to support trainees and prevent exploitation in education It is £60pa to join and £12pa for students #nationalcounsellorsday
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Today, after my studies with Ridgeway College, I will be writing my first article on Ollamh Counselling and the profession at large. @Therapists_C #therapistsconnect, what other articles would people like to see me write about? CC: @RadTherapistNet @decolonialcommi @PcuTrainee
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Just a reminder to the disgruntled BACP members out there - you can collectively disempower that particular org by voting with your feet and withholding your membership renewals. See how quick they change their tune with minimal members and funds! And who'd listen to them then?
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Why I'm supporting Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel - and why you should too. youtube.com/watch?v=Wa1WgvbY…
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Please do not go to the conference of the International Society for Sandplay Therapy (ISST) planned for Jerusalem in March 2022. This communication is being sent to individuals of ISST and others likely to be interested. Please circulate it widely. #SandPlay #Therapy
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PCU_Trainee retweeted
Are you a #counsellor or #psychotherapist? Are you a #trainee or #student? @pcu_union is open to you as soon as you start training - it's just £12 for a student! We are here to support with any training or placement issues.
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Absolutely LOVING our bespoke #pride month logo courtesy of @rvwest And here's a free version for anyone that wants it - just download the image 😊 #PrideMonth2021 #Creative #SharingIsCaring #SpreadLove #twittereps
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PCU_Trainee retweeted
It's #PrideMonth🏳️‍🌈 📰|Our free journal articles this month from our archive are on...LGBTQ+ experiences ❤️💛💚💙💜 Read them here 🔗 orlo.uk/ywy6R #LoveIsLove #Pride2021
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NEW: Trade union membership is up 4 years in a row. If you aren’t 40+ this hasn’t happened before in your life. Also the biggest single increase this century. Largest rise in rates is among young. Must finally draw a line under lazy ‘inevitable decline’ narrative about unions.
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