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Neil’s highly praised Managing Stress practice manual is now available in an updated and extended second edition. Available via Amazon or from the publishers https://www.criticalpublishing.com/managing-stress. A hugely important resource for dealing with today’s pressures.

Anger is a powerful emotion, and one that no one is immune to. The physiological effect it has on us can be a strong spur to action, and so the temptation to respond there and then can be an intensely felt one. However, responding there and then can be highly problematic, as the intense emotion of the situation can distort our perceptions. It can also lead to an escalation in which our anger-driven response can ‘up the stakes’ emotionally and thereby lead to a worsening of the situation, rather than defuse it. In addition, it can mean that we are responding without a full understanding of the situation, and that could lead to making the situation worse. The traditional idea…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) raised concerns to the United Nations (UN) about the different experiences many people from different ethnic minority groups face across healthcare, justice and employment in England and Wales. The EHRC’s latest report, submitted to the Committee for the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), highlights serious issues. Click here to read more

“None of the above” is often the best option. We’re regularly confronted with multiple-choice questions. The foundation is already established, the options are already limited, do you want this or that? But the real questions lie in the assumptions that happened before you were even asked. When a developer brings you six website options, they’re skipping over critical questions about structure, upkeep, user experience and whether or not a site is the answer to your problem. Click here to read more

Stereotypes contribute towards the mental health crisis among children and young people, are at the root of girls’ problems with body image and eating disorders, higher male suicide rates and violence against women and girls. Stereotyped assumptions also significantly limit career choices and contribute to the gender pay gap. Ultimately, stereotypes limit children’s freedom and stop them from being themselves. But we know parents, care givers, teachers and practitioners all want to make a difference and there are small, practical ways to challenge stereotypes in our interactions with children. Click here to read more

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