What did you take away from this year's Annual Conference? This month, Members Matters brings you reflections from conference delegates, insights from Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald, and a spotlight on the Mindfulness SIG with Anna-Maria Newell.

Your monthly Members Matters update is your place for BABCP news, meeting key members, and getting practical guidance from the CBT community with your hosts: Rachel Handley, Steph Curnow, and Helen Macdonald.

In This Episode:

• BABCP News & Updates
  Rachel and Steph reflect in this episode about what happened in Glasgow at the recent EABCT Conference, and you can hear from some of your fellow members as Steph found out what attendees were learning and enjoying most over the week.

• Introducing…
  A familiar voice, Helen Macdonald, get to know your Senior Clinical Advisor a little better, as Rachel finds out what keeps Helen busy in the role and what goals she's working toward for the BABCP and you, the members.
  
  
• Spotlight on, Mindfulness
  This month, Steph speaks to Anna-Maria Newell, who introduces the Mindfulness Special Interest Group (SIG). She shares the group's vision for creating space where members can embody mindfulness and bring it into their CBT practice. Hear about how you can take part in their regular 'Breathe and Eat' meetings, a lunchtime pause to reflect, recharge, and network with intent.
  
  

Links and resources:

• Join a Special Interest Group (SIG): https://babcp.com/Membership/Special-Interest-Groups
• Find a CBT supervisor on the CBT Register: https://www.cbtregisteruk.com
• More information on our Journals Special Issues can be found here
• Check out our other podcasts Let's Talk About CBT, Practice Matters, and Research Matters in our podcasts hub: https://babcp.com/Podcasts

Contact us: podcasts@babcp.com

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Want to make the most of this year's EABCT Conference? This episode of Members Matters, brings you a preview of what's in store and how the event comes together. Meet your BABCP President, Stirling Moorey, and find out what's happening in Glasgow from 3–6 September as the Annual Conference draws near.

Join your hosts: Rachel Handley, Helen Macdonald and Steph Curnow for your monthly update on what's new at the BABCP.

In This Episode:

BABCP News & Updates

Rachel, Steph and Helen share their insights on the upcoming EABCT Conference, some of the sessions you can look forward to, plus tips on navigating the event and making valuable connections with fellow members.

Introducing…

Your new BABCP President, Stirling Moorey, joins Rachel to talk about his vision for the association, the challenges and opportunities in leading the organisation and how he sees the profession evolving.

Spotlight on, Creating the EABCT Annual Conference

Steph Curnow welcomes Jo Daniels and Simon Blackwell from the National Conference Program Advisory Group (formerly the BABCP Scientific Committee) to share what goes into creating a conference of this scale, including the presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, and themes that delegates can look forward to, both in Glasgow and online.

Ask Me Anything

Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald takes on more of your questions as she looks at why safeguarding is important for BABCP members, and how new training initiatives aim to strengthen standards across the profession.

Podcast Picks, The BABCP have plenty more podcasts you can listen to this month:

· Let's Talk About CBT- How can low-intensity CBT interventions have a big impact?

·  Research Matters - Katherine Wakelin covers moral injury and PTSD

· Practice Matters- A look at perinatal depression and anxiety, with Prof Heather O'Mahen and Dr Sarah Healy

Links and resources:

• Find out more about the conference: https://eabct2025.org/
• Check out our other podcasts Let's Talk About CBT, Practice Matters, and Research Matters in our podcasts hub: https://babcp.com/Podcasts

Contact us: podcasts@babcp.com

New episodes every month – subscribe now so you don't miss out.

What's changing at the BABCP, and what does it mean for you? Your monthly instalment of Members Matters brings updates on digital developments, fresh guidance on registration and accreditation, and a spotlight on our WOMGEND SIG with your hosts: Rachel Handley, Helen Macdonald and Steph Curnow.

In This Episode:

• BABCP News & Updates
  Rachel and Helen bring you the latest on the launch of the new BABCP website and member database and introduce the new registration route for Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWPs).
  
  
• Introducing…
  Chief Accreditation Officer and Registrar Rebecca Light joins Rachel to talk about the key differences between registration and accreditation, the evolving role of accreditation, and what she does for her mental health while balancing all of her roles.
  
  
• Spotlight on, Gender Equality and Men's Mental Health
  Steph Curnow welcomes Amy Beddows and Mat Wilding to introduce the Women's Equality and Gender Diversity Special Interest Group (WOMGEND). They explain the group's work, dealing with gender-based violence, and why they're encouraging men to show up for gender equality matters in CBT.
  
  
• Ask Me Anything
  Another of your questions from the mailbag, Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald, explains what kinds of member queries fall outside BABCP's remit and where to find the support you need.

• Podcast Picks, there's lots more to hear from the BABCP. Here are the podcasts you can listen to this month:
  
  
• • Let's Talk About CBT – Accessing CBT in 'low data' areas of the world
    
    
  • Practice Matters – Getting to the heart of CBT with Dr Judith Beck.
    
    

Links and resources:

• Join a Special Interest Group (SIG): https://babcp.com/Membership/Special-Interest-Groups
• Find a CBT supervisor on the CBT Register: https://www.cbtregisteruk.com
• More information on our Journals Special Issues can be found here
• Check out our other podcasts Let's Talk About CBT, Practice Matters, and Research Matters in our podcasts hub: https://babcp.com/Podcasts

Contact us: podcasts@babcp.com

New episodes every month – subscribe now so you don't miss out.