"Mediation in online therapy – reflections of applicability to the autistic population"

As part of an assignment for the Online Therapy Institute’s Certified Cyber Therapist course, I have been thinking about the concept of “presence” in online therapy (Lombard & Ditton, 2006).   What type of “presence” it is that most resonates with me, or that I would seek to try and create in my online therapeutic work?  For me, I think it is/will be about a combination of immersion (engagement) and transportation (“we are together”) – the co-creation of a space which is both novel yet can quickly come to be familiar, therefore allowing both client and therapist to quickly relax into the business of becoming immersed in the process and the relationship. I am less interested in the need to make the experience feel like a traditional therapy environment or encounter (realism) – indeed, because, to many of my autistic clients, that is the whole problem!

August 20, 2018 by Kate Anthony

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"Youth loneliness"

"UK Youth have published a report looking at the role of local youth organisations in addressing youth loneliness, focusing on the perspective of youth workers. Findings from an online survey with 152 youth workers show that: 82% of youth workers agreed that loneliness is an issue for the young people they work with; 73% of youth workers disagreed with the statement that young people actively seek help. Recommendations include the development of a youth sector-wide strategy for youth loneliness."

Source: UK Youth Date: 09 August 2018

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"Children living in households with complex needs "

"The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a report analysing the voices of children living in households with domestic abuse, parental substance misuse and parental mental health problems. The report presents findings from interviews with 15 children and young people aged 6 to 19 who were supported in three projects in London, Doncaster and Herefordshire. The interviews explored: how experiences at home affected their emotional wellbeing, mental health, behaviour and relationships with family and friends; how they coped; what stopped them from speaking out about what was happening at home; and their experience of support."

Source: Children’s Commissioner for England Date: 14 August 2018

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"Siblings of disabled people know them best. Let's use their insight" Monica McCaffrey

Sibs has launched a series of practical guides that outline how care staff and families can collaborate better to improve care. Organisations that recognise and value siblings, we believe, should aim to involve them in their disabled brother or sister’s support. Providers can demonstrate their commitment to communicating with, listening to and involving relatives by signing a statement of intent (Sibs has created a template for this).

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"Young carers"

Action for Children and Carers Trust have released findings from a survey of 270 young carers under the age of 18 looking at how they spend their summer holidays. Findings show that: 47% of young carers spend more than four hours a day during the summer caring for a relative; 68% said they feel more stressed or worried during the holidays; and 57% worry about talking about what they did in the summer break when they go back to school.

Source  Action for Children  Date: 02 August 2018

“Promoting self regulation in adolescents and young adults: A practice brief”

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