Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere

Therapist, Supervisor, Client.
Pro-client.
Working with clients who have been harmed in therapy and therapists who care about harm in therapy.
AuDHD she/they

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

1 hour webinar for ANYONE interested in harm in therapy. Info/resources for ppl who've experienced harm in therapy, or want to learn more about harm, complaints or finding a new therapist after harm. Donation tickets. Will include live Q&A. April 30th 6pm. https://t.co/ZQnuZiLxTH

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@DeeAnnaNagel @KateAnthony I remember Kate, I didnt know her but I was aware of her work with ACTO. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

I'm standing for the BACP board! Voting is 15th Jul-15th Aug so if you're a BACP member, look for an email from Mi Voice with a link to vote around then. I'm interested in anti-oppressive practice & ethics and I'Il be answering questions sent to [email protected]

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@clarityandcalm ❤️

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

BACP Trustee voting is open! if you are a BACP member, please check your emails and cast your votes! Remember you can email me on [email protected] if you have any questions for me.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@RosyPosy_kitteh ❤️

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP That's what I said, it takes a resolution, but the board can reject those. Maria investigated this thoroughly when she was with us, I believe she posted about it then.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@Glennademeter @j987xyz @BACP I think it is the second time they've advertised for this, which is interesting

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP We tried that about 2 years ago. It can't be done through articles of association. It can only be done through agm resolution, which left members stymied. If you think this is possible, please, by all means, do it.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP As honest as I can be is 100% honest. I have had two conversations with Dr James and I've told him exactly where I stand on SCoPEd. He also knows all about the history of the scrap SCoPEd resolution and how i feel about the treatment of myself and others by BACP.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP You may feel that I can't think SCoPEd is a bad idea and try to influence implementation, I do feel that I can. We'll have to agree to disagree. The spurious expulsion of KS under article 36 happened under a different chair and CEO. I wouldn't have stood if they were still there.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP I know that not everyone will agree with that decision. That's okay.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP I've been as honest as I can be about how I feel about SCoPEd, and very consistently. I've never minced my words about it. And I won't. I don't see that as incompatible with trying to have a say in the future of the org. I'm tired of leaving it to people I don't trust.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP Do you mean "will I say i I disagree with the principle of scoped, and I would like to affect how it is implemented?". If so, yes and I have said as much in my election statement.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP It makes more sense to me to come in and say "here are all the ways in which scoped is failing members & clients. What is within our power to do, to improve these factors?" As ever, I'm particularly interested in how it disenfranchises marginalised therapists and clients.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP I've chosen this moment to stand because there will be majority new members on the board. Now is the moment to effect cultural change at the organisation. If I come in and say "scrap scoped" I'll be wasting my breath (though I'm happy to be honest that's my preference) 1/2

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP I still want it scrapped, but I can't effect that.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP Of course i will say that if I get to the board. Most people already know that's my view too. I understand it feels to you that I'm becoming part of the 'establishment'. I feel differently about it.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

Dislaimer: I log onto this website about once a week at most. If you have questions about my candidacy for BACP Board, you will need to be patient for responses. If you want an answer sooner, I have a dedicated email, in the tweet below.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@Against_SCoPEd I don't rate the 5 year plan at all. I think there is far too much emphasis on global 'branding' and far too little about client rights and member needs. It remains to be seen what power a new board will have over the direction of it.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@j987xyz @BACP I've repeatedly spoken out against the actions of BACP, and i stand by every last thing I've said on the subject. But I am a member, and I'd like to try to improve the direction of the org for the better. The alternative is rolling over and allowing the status quo.

[Erin Stevens same handle elsewhere @aclientfirst]

@Against_SCoPEd I was silent because I rarely engage with this platform due to its ownership. You now have an answer.