Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Bath. Special interest in anxiety problems. Writer, mum and ex-journo. Help on managing your mind here: https://nitter.gq/t.co/hTt4Vwk33I
Bath, UK
Joined February 2009
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Want some tips on managing #anxiety about #coronavirus? I've written a new blog post to help you to unravel the vicious cycle of anxiety and stay concerned rather than panicked... alibinns.co.uk/resources/202… #CBT #REBT
Happiness is a day's #ACT training, like a mini retreat and it's not even the weekend yet. I love watching top therapists work and learn so much from this. And the best zoom playlist #ACTMAWSE @thinkpsychol @contextconsult Thank you!
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2/2 if your mind can come up with a reason why a pelican is better than a carpet you will realise your mind is one big reason-giving story maker capable of making up all kinds of stuff #ACTMAWSE
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Best thing about lockdown is being able to learn from home in comfort and finally crack an entry level understanding of relational frame theory 1/2 #ACTMAWSE @thinkpsychol @contextconsult
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Attention training - a really helpful technique for managing OCD, not just that but also useful for unhelpful thoughts in health anxiety too. @Katiedath explains how you can build this skill here youtube.com/watch?v=Eb06uZVG…
Absolutely love this idea... erp for #OCD Play intrusive thought 'Snap!' Find this and more ideas for tackling difficult thoughts head on here in OCD expert @Katiedath new video series youtube.com/watch?v=x7l53KhP…
A good post on @BBCNews today. Some great #CBT tips for looking after yourself over the next few months
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55264224
My new desk plant, finally potted. 💚 nicely symbolic of compassionate intention. It's a hoya kerri or sweetheart plant. @365dayscompass
How can #365DaysOfCompassion be 1000 days already? Big thank you to @chisi_98 and his amazing initiative which has brought together so many compassionate and inspiring people.🙏#1000DaysOfCompassion
This is quite an old video from @amnesty but just reminded of it... powerful and moving stuff. The value of eye contact, empathy, compassion... Get your tissues ready! youtube.com/watch?v=9Z68P9Gc… @365dayscompass
This book by @ShamashAlidina is high on my radar at the moment, looks really useful! amazon.co.uk/Mindfulness-Cha…
Since online therapy is currently the only way to help clients, I've written a post on how to get the most out of online CBT therapy and what I've learnt over the past few months... alibinns.co.uk/resources/how… #CBT #CBTworks #REBT #onlinetherapy
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Bath CBT - Ali Binns retweeted
Twitter Anxiety Guide:
1. Understand your anxiety
- glitchy bodyguard—not enemy
2. Give it a soothing home
- sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management, compassion...
3. Teach it
- exposure therapy
4. Bring it with you
- live your values
For anyone feeling lonely during this paendemic. Recognise you are not alone in this feeling, know that feeling lonely has nothing to do with your value as a human being... plus some tips for connection #365dayscompass blog.calm.com/blog/4-ways-to… #CBT
Not only is the Compassionate Kitbag a really useful way to help with difficult emotions but also a pleasant exploration of what you find soothing or uplifting... thanks for the mention @chisi_98 🙂
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Training day! The wonders of tech mean the @BABCP workshop 'Living with intolerance of uncertainty and how to make friends with uncertainty' now can be watched from home. Couldn't be more appropriate topic for these times
Despite times, hope you can find space near you to safely enjoy some exercise outdoors over Easter. Here's a photo from a nearby hill I've never climbed before. So near my home too and only sheep for company!
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Thought I'd share this poem via @yogamatters which offers a mindful response to the feelings we might have as we experience the strangeness of lockdown yogamatters.com/blog/savasan… #mindfulness @365dayscompass
Thanks to @DrRussHarris for this #coronavirus resource. Would encourage everyone to watch - even if you can take one thing away from this, I hope it can support you to get through the challenges ahead #CBT #ACT youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpH…
Want some tips on managing #anxiety about #coronavirus? I've written a new blog post to help you to unravel the vicious cycle of anxiety and stay concerned rather than panicked... alibinns.co.uk/resources/202… #CBT #REBT