[ad_1] Following detailed and ongoing discussions with UNISON representatives, we can confirm today that strike action involving up to 116 Second Step employees will take place for four days on 13, 14, 21 and 22 January 2026. In line with UNISON’s request, we have made a clear offer to look collaboratively at union recognition. As part…
[ad_1] Today Mattel launched their autistic Barbie – a doll with pink noise-cancelling headphones, a fidget spinner, sensory sensitive clothing, an AAC tablet, an eye gaze slightly to the side, and fully bendable wrists and elbows to allow repetitive movements like stimming and hand-flapping. I am SO emotional. Representation matters. Autistic children will now be…
[ad_1] By Marvin Ross Voice mail has to be the greatest communication advance of modern times dating back to the late 1970’s. Prior to that time, if the person you were calling was not in, you had to keep trying or send a letter. Voicemail was a godsend and if you were really lucky, you…
[ad_1] Anxiety doesn’t always look the same. Some people can point clearly to what they’re afraid of. Others feel anxious without being able to explain why. Both experiences are valid — and in Bach flower remedies, they’re supported very differently. Two remedies that are often confused are Mimulus and Aspen. They both relate to fear…
[ad_1] “Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is associated with trait X” we write when reporting results of observational studies. Replace “trait X” with, for instance, Type 2 Diabetes or Body Mass Index (BMI) and this simply means that people with depression are more likely to have diabetes or higher BMI than those without. But this doesn’t tell…
[ad_1] Marriage counselors are often asked if therapy can be effective in fixing troubled relationships, or if it simply postpones the inevitable. You might think that the answer is a straightforward “yes” or “no,” but the truth is, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Several factors contribute to the success of marriage counseling. Some…
[ad_1] When searching for mental health services, being knowledgeable is crucial. Although the terms therapist and psychologist both describe professionals committed to enhancing their patients’ emotional and mental health, they do not carry the same meaning. Understanding some of these distinctions can aid you in your quest for the appropriate expert. The two titles can…
[ad_1] A lack of confidence can show up in different ways. Some people doubt their ability before they even begin. Others do know what they feel or think, but struggle to trust it – constantly seeking reassurance or external confirmation. Both experiences can look similar from the outside, yet internally they are very different. Two…
[ad_1] Over the past several months, I have received a lot of messages on social media asking me to speak about eating disorders, particularly in relation to autism, but I haven’t really felt able to speak about it. Becoming unwell last year took me by surprise, and I think it’s hard to balance eating disorder…
[ad_1] If your life looks “fine” but therapy feels oddly difficult, blank, or frustrating, it may be a sign your system is learning a new kind of safety, not a sign you’re failing. Quick takeaway: “I don’t know” can be a protective pause, not a dead end. This is common: Therapy can feel hard before…