A story about vicarious trauma, setting the scene for some more helpful posts in the next few weeks.
Cannon Fodder: A Story of Vicarious Trauma
Author: notaguru
NotaGuru (NaG) is the pen name of Elizabeth Ruth. I have been a Low Intensity Therapist/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner since 2008 (joining IAPT in 2010) and write about Low Intensity therapies, IAPT, mental health, and therapist wellbeing. To get in touch about the site and blog please use the comments and contact section on the site or twitter @Notapwpguru .
White and Anti-Racist in IAPT: Who, Why and How
A collaboration of writers from the IAPT Worker's Café share their journey into anti-racism and how important it is to implement this in clinical practice. Packed with resources, a long read.
Some thoughts on ‘Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) Ill-equipped, Yet On Sentry Duty’
A response to a post on CBT Watch
A Year of NaG-ing (The One With the Flashbacks)
The anniversary post for notaguru.blog. I can't believe it's been a year! This post celebrates the guest bloggers and explains why the blog got started.
So You Want to be a PWP?
Lead PWP Sam Tourney writes a guide for aspiring PWP Trainees. How to apply, what to expect, what will help you to land the role and the qualities of successful candidates.
On Racism in IAPT: Part 2
Sheeva Weil's second post about Racism in IAPT is a practical guide to anti-racist work in IAPT services for practitioners and managers.
On Racism in IAPT: Part 1
Guest blogger Sheeva Weil shares anecdotes of racism in IAPT, Part 1 of a series of posts on racism in the IAPT context.
Treestars: Counselling in IAPT
IAPT teams are made up of a few professions and this post aims to celebrate the counsellors amongst us.
PWPs: The Thin Slice of the Cake
A guest blog by Liz Kell celebrating PWPs and reviewing the support available for low intensity therapists who are working through the pandemic.
Fishbowls and friends: the IAPT Low Intensity training year
A post for IAPT trainees and anyone who supports trainees. What are the challenges of the course, what helps and what to read before you start.
Not a Low Intensity Guru 