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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 8/ We’re sorry that this resource caused offence and we will endeavour to do better in the future.

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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 7/ Each of our resources are accompanied by theoretical background and other context. However, we do accept that if the list is viewed out of context that it can appear offensive and insensitive.

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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 6/ “Anti-OCD” exercises for scrupulosity can include these kinds of exposure tasks (e.g. see Springer & Tolin, 2020) although they must be introduced sensitively, and guidance also suggests that some clients can benefit from additional consultation with faith leaders.

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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 5/ Like Paul describes in his post earlier in this thread, treating OCD should come from a collaborative formulation not a prescription.

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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 4/ We immediately removed the resource for a review, and it remains offline.

It is important to note that these resources are designed for professionals to discuss with their clients in the context of a therapeutic relationship.

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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 3/ On the 12th of September one of our members raised a concern that the exposure exercises in the scrupulosity handout were presented with too little context. They expressed a worry that the suggestions could be misinterpreted and experienced as offensive.

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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 2/ One of these resources addressed fears related to religious concerns in the context of OCD (scrupulosity) – for which exposure can be an important part of treatment.

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@saiqa_naz @FarhanaMaleque 1/ Psychology Tools has been publishing a series of resources designed for clinicians to use in therapy to help their clients consider potential exposure exercises for a wide variety of fears.

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Ever wanted to normalize intrusive thoughts and irrational fears? #deepdarkfears is wonderful. https://t.co/kWfn2Te1iD

[deepdarkfears @deepdarkfears]

Seeing stars. A fear submitted by MG to https://t.co/qBR9ONDbQy - thanks!

#comics #deepdarkfears

[Psychology Tools @psy_tools]

For anyone not familiar, Room 5 is well worth a listen. This week's story describes what it's like to live with BDD.
https://t.co/OzoKHVV6qo

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Our guide 'Understanding PTSD' is now also available for free in Polish, Russian, and English language versions.

[Psychology Tools @psy_tools]

In anticipation of inevitable psychological fallout from the war in #Ukraine we have translated a selection of #trauma & #PTSD psychoeducational resources into Ukrainian for children & adults. Free to download & use.
https://t.co/RSKYydeX93

[Psychology Tools @psy_tools]

In anticipation of inevitable psychological fallout from the war in #Ukraine we have translated a selection of #trauma & #PTSD psychoeducational resources into Ukrainian for children & adults. Free to download & use.
https://t.co/RSKYydeX93

[Psychology Tools @psy_tools]

Very pleased to announce the release of our free patient guide Critical Illness, Intensive Care, And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Please share widely. #PTSD #ICU https://t.co/8QNZFMEpLu

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@MurrayPTSD Thanks Hannah. It was much improved for the release of your fantastic paper while we were halfway through writing it.

[Prof Jo Billings @ProfJoBillings]

Some practical guidance on potential ways to mitigate the impact of moral injury amongst health and social care workers from our trauma group 👇🏻

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@sheevsb @psychologytools @CNWLNHS Looks great! We’ve got Albanian, Polish, and Turkish versions available @psy_tools if you want to incorporate them in your translated versions. https://t.co/rX7UmLPzT9

[Rachel H. Tribe @RachelHTribe]

Amazing work on guidance for writing letters of support for disability benefits from PSC South West #CommPsychFest18

[Paul Salkovskis @psalkovskis]

Seems like I'm an Elf. Thanks to @Mental_Elf for facilitating this and especially to @hotsexmadrigal, who co-produced the blog. A great deal of reading, thought and care gone into it
Power Threat Meaning Framework: innovative and important? #PTMFramework https://t.co/pjDw2r6ORe

[Vaughan Bell @vaughanbell]

Excellent, much needed study: Experiencing mental health diagnosis - a systematic review of qual studies, 78 papers, 13 countries, 2228 participants https://t.co/WZVksGa5I0 Main conclusion: experience differs greatly between people. Some find it invalidating, others liberating