Newsletter – July 2020

Interesting Content and Research

• Psychological Flexibility: The Superpower of Mental Health and Wellbeing
• 4 Existential Ideas That Can Change How You Approach Life
• Dante and Spiritual Transformation with Dr Mark Vernon 
• How Our Personality Changes As We Age
• Internal Family Systems: An Introduction

Learning Resources

A Liberated Mind: The Essential Guide to ACT – Professor Steven Hayes

This book, written by the co-developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), provides an accessible introduction to the six core processes of ACT, and how they can be applied to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Online Courses, Events & Training

• International Meaning Conference: Facing COVID-19 & beyond
• Become a Certified Happiness Facilitator with The Museum of Happiness
• Imagination and Spiritual Sight -William Blake, Carl Jung and Owen Barfield
• Understanding Reactions to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from the Polyvagal Theory and the Oxytocin Hypothesis
• An Introduction to Theory & Practice of Compassion Focused Therapy (July 2020)

Jobs in Psychology

• Research Assistant – Kings College London
• Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
• Assistant Psychologist
• Psychotherapist – Karma Health and Wellbeing
• CBT Therapist – Bupa

Quotes to Ponder

“Every life is a piece of art, put together with all means available.” — Pierre Janet

“Give more. Give what you didn’t get. Love more. Drop the old story.” — Garry Shandling

“Cleverness divides, intelligence includes.” — Eckharte Tolle

“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves.” — Bessel van der Kolk

“The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi