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  • Developing stronger therapeutic relationships through mindfulness  Whether you’re a new therapist suffering with nerves or a therapist who interprets current relationships with clients on the basis of past experiences, you may have had times when you wished you were more grounded and able to think more clearly when working with clients. Liz Hawkins explains how,…

  • Should therapists specialise in one therapy or be multi-disciplined?  Have your say… While some therapists offer just one treatment or therapy, others offer a wide range, across a number of different disciplines. Do you believe it is better for a therapist to focus on becoming an expert in just one therapy, or to diversify and…

  • The April issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes articles by Kate Evans, a sport therapist in professional rugby union for 12 years, who explains how Kinesio Taping aids injury recovery and improves performance, and Lara Just, who discusses how nutrition can benefit mental health and well-being, plus a…

  • Do you work abroad? Whether you have emigrated from the UK to a different country, or have always lived and worked in another country, the FHT would love to hear from members who work abroad to help us put together an article for International Therapist.  If you would like to be involved, please email jreeves@fht.org.uk,…

  • Body esteem in clients Body dissatisfaction is common in men and women, with research showing body image becomes more negative in situations that are more body-focused. As the treatment room could potentially highlight any existing body image issues, as therapists, can we be doing more to help clients be less judgemental to their own bodies?…

  • Do you provide treatments in an unusual place?  Whether you are based in a moored barge, a lighthouse or a converted barn, the FHT would love to hear from members who provide therapy treatments in unusual places, to help us put together an article for International Therapist. If you would like to be involved, please…

  • Should first aid training be compulsory for therapists? Have your say… Although it is highly unlikely, clients may have an accident or become unwell when having a treatment, which may be completely unrelated to the treatment itself. While first aid training may be a legal requirement in certain situations, should it be compulsory for ALL…

  • The January issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes articles by Judith Whatley, who looks at reflexology for clients with stress and anxiety, and Liz Hawkins, who discusses how mindfulness can enhance the therapeutic relationship, plus a look at the first UK boutique ayurvedic retreat, how myofascial continuities can…

  • We look forward to supporting you in 2014 Look out for information in your next issue of International Therapist about the many things we have planned for our members in 2014. We’d also like to take this opportunity to highlight some of our activities and achievements in 2013, so that you can see how your…

  • Should therapists offer support ‘above and beyond’ the therapy treatment? Have your say… On occasion, clients will raise a personal matter towards the end of treatment (see example below). Should therapists try to offer additional support, within their scope of practice? Or can this create problems, such as the client expecting this on a frequent…

  • The October issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes articles by Jennifer Rhind, who looks at aromatherapy for mild anxiety and depression, and Jane Johnson, who provides some assessment and treatment tips for the neck region, plus a look at FHT members who receive GP referrals, reflective practice and…

  • The July issue of International Therapist is on its way to members. This issue includes articles by Dr Karen Pilkington, who looks at the use of complementary therapies in anxiety and depression, and Professor Timothy Noakes, who discusses achieving a balance between drinking sufficient amounts during exercise, without overdrinking, plus a look at abhyanga massage,…