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This Week
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Hi folks, this week we are taking a look at the serious business of play. Contemporary artist David Hockney once said "people tend to forget that play is very serious". Our CEO Kerry Evans dives in to what exactly that means.
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We also have the latest mental health news, exploring how loneliness is killing men, and doomscrolling is leading to despair , but ice cold water works miracles for depression.
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Find local and online events, and the next instalment in 'what clients teach therapists about life'.
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The serious business of play
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A few words from CEO Kerry Evans
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Before becoming a therapist I worked in the financial sector alongside a bunch of ambitious investment bankers. They spent 80 to 100 hours a week working hard to amass the sort of money that would eventually buy them freedom and they planned on retiring early in great luxury to have FUN TIMES.
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I saw many of them hang up their cuff links only to discover they were unable to enjoy the magnificent playgrounds they had invested in. Work had been stimulating and it was so central to their identity that giving it up represented a huge sacrifice. They knew how to compete but they had forgotten how to play.
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Psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott emphasised the role of play in helping children come to terms with and navigate the complexities of the real world. He argued that play continues to be important for good mental health in adult life, and it was central to his work with clients young and old.
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“Psychotherapy,” he wrote, “has to do with two people playing together. The corollary of this is that where playing is not possible then the work done by the therapist is directed towards bringing the patient from a state of not being able to play into a state of being able to play.”
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Winnicott suggested play was a way of reaching the authentic, less-defended part of a person. Working with imagination, creativity, free association and dreams can all be considered forms of play in therapy.
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More generally an attitude of playfulness can help clients explore new ideas and experiment with their lesser-known parts. This capacity can then be enjoyed in the outside world, bringing meaning, intimacy and joy.
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My banker colleagues were motivated by the promise of freedom. But while money undeniably affords us options in life, what if freedom is found instead in knowing how to make use of them? And what if being able to play is key to that knowledge? Then play becomes an investment that pays dividends throughout life, and one that we can all afford.
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Mental Health in the News
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Events Calendar
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"We know from personal experience and the thousands of conversations that we’ve had within our community just how hard it can be to find new friends as a dad. Our dad-friendly meetups are successfully reimagining the traditional approach to men's mental health provision by creating innovative, safe spaces to allow dads and male carers of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds to talk openly about their struggles."
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Thursday 25th July, 7:00pm.
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Castle Square House, Brighton.
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"this talk examines how this new understanding of how art can impact the brain and body to drive emotion, creativity, memories and even connection we can better curate the world around us. We explore what this means for our own lived experiences and how we can use it to design spaces and experiences that support and impact our wellbeing in an increasingly accessible way."
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Wednesday 7th August, 7:00pm.
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Brighthelm Centre, Brighton.
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"Embrace your raw, inner self and learn how to navigate the power dynamics that shape your most intimate bonds.
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Dr Lori Beth Bisbey is a psychologist, accredited advanced GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) therapist, sex & intimacy coach, author, podcast host speaker and resident specialist therapist on Open House: The Great Sex Experiment (channel 4)."
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Sunday 11th August, 5:00pm.
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Trans Pride is a day where trans people, friends, allies and family can meet and have an amazing time in a fun and safe space. Their aim is to inspire all trans, intersex, gender variant and queer people to help make a real difference by celebrating trans lives and gender diversity.
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Monday 5th August 10:30am
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The Crown & Anchor, Eastbourne
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Follow us on Social Media
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See what we are discussing on our social media pages and join the conversation! On Instagram at the moment, we are starting to look at the things our therapists learn from their clients.
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Book your Initial Consultation
Hastings Therapy Centre and Brighton Therapy Centre have vacancies for therapy throughout the week. We offer individual, relationship and group therapies.
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We also have a number of low-cost appointments available.
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Our Charitable Work
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All BTC/HTC Practitioners commit at least 25% of their time to the provision of low-cost and no-cost therapy. Any surplus generated from our mainstream work is ploughed back into our charitable services. You can help someone in your community access the support they need by contributing using the button below.
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Meet our Practitioners
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Meet our Trustees
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Meet our trustees who offer their valued experience and knowledge to support our charity
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