DrYvonne
@dryvonnewaft.bsky.social
Psychologist, author, mum, always in need of a holiday!
Blood type: Earl Grey Tea.
My book Coping with Trauma Surviving and Thriving in the face of overwhelming events…
https://www.catalystclinpsy.co.uk/collections/frontpage
Blood type: Earl Grey Tea.
My book Coping with Trauma Surviving and Thriving in the face of overwhelming events…
https://www.catalystclinpsy.co.uk/collections/frontpage
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Admin/writing day today and I have to write an article by the beginning of Jan, but I’m away 2 weeks of Christmas and New Year so must crack on. So obviously procrastinated wildly for an hour before starting anything useful. Opened a blank document copied 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Admin/writing day today and I have to write an article by the beginning of Jan, but I’m away 2 weeks of Christmas and New Year so must crack on. So obviously procrastinated wildly for an hour before starting anything useful. Opened a blank document copied 1/2
Really chuffed to see my lovely colleague Deb Kingston’s review of my book Coping with Trauma in the BPS’s Psychology Teaching Review last month. Check out my website to access a copy of the book www.catalystclinpsy.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Really chuffed to see my lovely colleague Deb Kingston’s review of my book Coping with Trauma in the BPS’s Psychology Teaching Review last month. Check out my website to access a copy of the book www.catalystclinpsy.co.uk
Just found my way back to Bluesky! I deleted the app before travelling to the US for a weddingin the summer as I was concerned about the content of my feed, if my phone got examined at border control! Anyway I then forgot my username and couldn’t get back in. So here I am 🫣
December 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Just found my way back to Bluesky! I deleted the app before travelling to the US for a weddingin the summer as I was concerned about the content of my feed, if my phone got examined at border control! Anyway I then forgot my username and couldn’t get back in. So here I am 🫣
Heading to Worcester for BWB National League finals with Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club ♿️ 🏀 Let’s Go Steelers 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿
May 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Heading to Worcester for BWB National League finals with Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club ♿️ 🏀 Let’s Go Steelers 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿
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I’m speaking at the Happier Life Live conference tomorrow, but for today I’m just going to sit back and listen to some inspiring humans talking about life and stuff!
#happierlifelive
#copingwithtrauma
@acp-uk.bsky.social
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
#happierlifelive
#copingwithtrauma
@acp-uk.bsky.social
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I’m speaking at the Happier Life Live conference tomorrow, but for today I’m just going to sit back and listen to some inspiring humans talking about life and stuff!
#happierlifelive
#copingwithtrauma
@acp-uk.bsky.social
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
#happierlifelive
#copingwithtrauma
@acp-uk.bsky.social
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
Disability in the UK in 2025
Trauma upon Trauma upon Trauma
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April 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Lovely swim yesterday afternoon at @poolbridgefarm in York. Perfect weather. 14°C in the water, 20°C air temp. #happyplace #copingwithtrauma
#openwaterswimming
#openwaterswimming
April 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Lovely swim yesterday afternoon at @poolbridgefarm in York. Perfect weather. 14°C in the water, 20°C air temp. #happyplace #copingwithtrauma
#openwaterswimming
#openwaterswimming
Fab little bike ride along the Transpennine Trail today …
April 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Fab little bike ride along the Transpennine Trail today …
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Rachel Reeves' disability deceptions
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Rachel Reeves' disability deceptions
Labour’s latest "pocket money" attack line against the disabled isn’t just offensive it’s downright deceptive too.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Rachel Reeves' disability deceptions
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Trainline, Transpennine Express and passenger assist fails have been my main news this week. Why do our railways still live in the 1800s?? 🚂 ♿️ 🤷🏼♀️
March 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Trainline, Transpennine Express and passenger assist fails have been my main news this week. Why do our railways still live in the 1800s?? 🚂 ♿️ 🤷🏼♀️
In Liverpool now for the EMDR UK 2025 conference. Looking forward to a packed programme of inspiring presentations!
#EMDR2025
#CopingWithTrauma
#EMDR2025
#CopingWithTrauma
March 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In Liverpool now for the EMDR UK 2025 conference. Looking forward to a packed programme of inspiring presentations!
#EMDR2025
#CopingWithTrauma
#EMDR2025
#CopingWithTrauma
Setting off to the EMDR UK national conference this morning. Excited to hear about new developments and inspiring trauma work being done. Also looking forward to real life connection with inspiring colleagues and friends.
March 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Setting off to the EMDR UK national conference this morning. Excited to hear about new developments and inspiring trauma work being done. Also looking forward to real life connection with inspiring colleagues and friends.
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The right wing think tank, Policy Exchange, has released a big report today recommending young people on PIP “be required to look for work, to volunteer or be engaged in training.” Only one problem: PIP is not an out of work benefit. policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
For Whose Benefit? - Policy Exchange
Download Publication Online Reader A major new report – backed by former Labour Work and Pensions Secretary Lord Blunkett – calls for a radical overhaul to the health and disability benefits system...
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March 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The right wing think tank, Policy Exchange, has released a big report today recommending young people on PIP “be required to look for work, to volunteer or be engaged in training.” Only one problem: PIP is not an out of work benefit. policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
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Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
February 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
As a wheelchair user, I’m not sure how I feel about the terminology used in the UAE to describe disabled people. It sounds like an attempt to be really positive and welcoming, but at the same time I feel somewhat patronised by it. What do others think??
February 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
As a wheelchair user, I’m not sure how I feel about the terminology used in the UAE to describe disabled people. It sounds like an attempt to be really positive and welcoming, but at the same time I feel somewhat patronised by it. What do others think??
Going to see The Parent Agency in Chester tonight. First stage of a very complicated weekend!
www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/the...
www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/the...
The Parent Agency | Storyhouse
A brand new British musical based on David Baddiel's bestselling book, with music by Dan Gillespie-Sells (Everybody's Talking About Jamie), premiering at Storyhouse.
www.storyhouse.com
February 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Going to see The Parent Agency in Chester tonight. First stage of a very complicated weekend!
www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/the...
www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/the...
February 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I was interviewed recently for an article on "masking" in depression and other mental and physical health conditions. Thanks to Hannah Shewan Stevens for doing such a great job of writing the article.
#CopingWithTrauma #Trauma
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
www.bezzydepression.com/discover/dep...
#CopingWithTrauma #Trauma
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
www.bezzydepression.com/discover/dep...
Shedding the Mask: Choosing Healing Over Hiding Your Depression
Hiding your depression behind a mask is draining and unsustainable. Learn how to embrace your vulnerability and redirect the energy spent hiding your pain toward recovery.
www.bezzydepression.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I was interviewed recently for an article on "masking" in depression and other mental and physical health conditions. Thanks to Hannah Shewan Stevens for doing such a great job of writing the article.
#CopingWithTrauma #Trauma
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
www.bezzydepression.com/discover/dep...
#CopingWithTrauma #Trauma
@sequoiabooks.bsky.social
www.bezzydepression.com/discover/dep...
If you have the energy to try and keep up with what’s happening across the pond, the @altnps.bsky.social are doing a cracking job of keeping us updated and leading the resistance ✊🏻
February 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
If you have the energy to try and keep up with what’s happening across the pond, the @altnps.bsky.social are doing a cracking job of keeping us updated and leading the resistance ✊🏻
Strongly agree!! <sigh>
February 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Strongly agree!! <sigh>
Such a useful book for athletes struggling with their mindset!
Keen to learn a sustainable way of dealing with difficult thoughts, managing your emotions and harnessing them to help you perform to the best of your ability?
Sure thing👍👍
www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/drop
Sure thing👍👍
www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/drop
February 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Such a useful book for athletes struggling with their mindset!
Research shows that running healthcare for profit is a very bad idea for patients and healthcare workers! Who’d have thought it!! Great article.
February 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Research shows that running healthcare for profit is a very bad idea for patients and healthcare workers! Who’d have thought it!! Great article.
My book, “Coping with Trauma” is available from all good booksellers. Thanks for sharing this @sequoiabooks.bsky.social
Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches including ACT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy among others, this book helps you to understand what is happening to you in the aftermath of trauma and how to cope with these impacts.
www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/waft
www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/waft
February 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My book, “Coping with Trauma” is available from all good booksellers. Thanks for sharing this @sequoiabooks.bsky.social