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Metaphors, Disability and Therapy
As someone who has lived independently for nearly 30 years while needing 24-hour care, I’ve become deeply aware of how profoundly our...

Helen Rutherford
May 13 min read
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Understanding Disability-Affirmative Therapy: A Compassionate Approach to Mental Health
A woman is seated comfortably on the floor of her cozy, sunlit living room, concentrating on her laptop. Her prosthetic leg is visible;...

Helen Rutherford
Apr 153 min read
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Words Matter:Â Small changes in language can create a more inclusive world (3/3)
We are publishing a series of blogs on Affinityhub.uk  regarding disability terminology. We know this can be a complex area for disabled...

Helen Rutherford
Mar 274 min read
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Words Matter: Making sense of all the different terminology as a parent carer (2/3)
In our second blog, Dr. Joanna Griffin writes from a parent carer perspective on the language surrounding disability, both in her...

Helen Rutherford
Mar 234 min read
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Words Matter: How Disability Terminology Impacts Identity and Mental Health (1/3)
We are publishing a series of blogs on Affinityhub.uk regarding disability terminology.

Helen Rutherford
Mar 214 min read
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Mental Health Support for Individuals with Visual Impairments
Mental health support for individuals with visual impairments is an essential aspect of navigating the emotional and psychological...

Helen Rutherford
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Cerebral Palsy and Early Menopause: What You Need to Know
For many women with cerebral palsy, the journey through ageing presents a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing...

Liz Whiteley BSc, PGDip, NCPS Accred
Oct 21, 20246 min read
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10 Benefits of Working with a Disabled Therapist as a Disabled Person
The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of successful therapy. Research shows that a strong therapeutic alliance leads to better...

Helen Rutherford
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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6 Reasons Why Disability Representation in the Mental Health Sector Is Crucial
1. Inclusion When mental health services actively represent disability, they naturally become more inclusive. This ensures that the...

Helen Rutherford
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Disability and Illness Online Therapy
As a society, we often take our health for granted. Realistically we will all experience ill health or disability at some point in our...

Helen Rutherford
Aug 20, 20244 min read
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The Therapeutic Hour - Another Barrier?
After reading February's Therapy Today I reflected on the article entitled "Time to Flex" by Sally Brown. This article discussed how we...

Helen Rutherford
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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