I have completed some interesting CPD in July, this has included courses on; Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) Recovery Principles Mental Health Service User Involvement and co-production Equality and Diversity Managing Conflict I also attended Second Steps Making Connections Day as mentioned here.
Continuing Work with The Bridge SARC
Today I renewed my Bank Contract with The University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This means I will continue my bank work as a Crisis Worker within The Bridge SARC. So what is The Bridge? The Bridge is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, commonly referred to as a 'SARC'. They offer medical care, emotional and …
Making Connections at the M Shed
Yesterday I took part in Second Steps 'Making Connections' event. As well as a range of activities, there was an inspiring panel discussion. Below is an exert from their website article summarising the discussion. Panel Discussion Bev who is Involvement Officer for Second Step talked about her role as carer for her son and the importance …
Sneak Peek of the Latest Business Card Design
The sample print run of my new business card design have just arrived. What does everyone think? I'll be making any changes to these along with some other advertising materials as part of an advertising campaign later this year.
Counselling for Children and Young People in Bristol
This certificate came up on my Facebook memories this morning. It's strange to think four years have passed since I completed this training, and almost six years since I started working therapeutically with children. If you are interested in the therapeutic services I provide for Children, you can read more here, or contact me to …
Continue reading "Counselling for Children and Young People in Bristol"
Exciting Associate Role at The University of Bristol
I'm very excited to announce that I am now providing Counselling within The University of Bristol Staff Counselling Service. The University Staff Counselling Service provides short-term counselling for a range of issues and difficulties. Staff Counselling provides the opportunity to explore whatever is troubling you with a professional and process this in a confidential and …
Continue reading "Exciting Associate Role at The University of Bristol"
What is Counselling?
Counselling is a form of therapy that offers a safe and confidential place to explore the topics, issues and emotions that are bothering you. You may have a specific life event, relationship difficulty or feeling that you wish to explore. You may want help to recognise unhelpful patterns in the way you think or behave, …
Welcome to my new website
I have lots of exciting projects and news coming over the next few months, what better way to kick things off than a new website and total re brand. If you want to be the first to hear updates from me, you can turn on notifications for this news page, or like my Facebook page …
Alison Clist BSc MBACP 