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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is an evidence-based group intervention for people living with dementia. I self-funded and attended my first CST training day in 2019. I remember it well. I was studying my MSc in Health Psychology with Bournemouth University and it was just before I started my full-time role as an Activity Coordinator on an NHS inpatient assessment ward. I had read a research article on CST and was amazed with the findings! For me taking a role which has the

I know, I can't believe it either! However, there's a certificate with my name on saying 'Master of Science' and I was able to wear this...

If you feel that you have failed at something, do become consumed by feelings of inadequacy? When faced with difficult times, do you tend...

Training as a Health Psychologist provides a variety of skills to work in numerous settings. Whilst there is a difference between whether...

- I am training as a health psychologist: this means I am interested in psychosocial health factors (psychological and social...

People can be seen to align themselves with either Yoga or Pilates, which of course is fine. However, I prefer to embrace what it is they...

In light of International Flower Day (19th of January) I thought that people would enjoy the theme of flowers to bring a little joy and...

first day on the job as an activity coordinator for people with dementia and I've been reflecting on mindful and contemplative activities..

After reading and reflecting on what I have learned about the limbic system, I am sharing snippets of into about it with you!

Values are different from resolutions and goals in so much that they guide us, they offer a way to align ourselves to the things that we...

I have developed an interest in tea more recently. The rituals involving tea are longstanding and stretch around the entire globe across...

Why I am training as a Health Psychologist...