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Alex Preston

@alxprestoncbt.bsky.social

Course Clinical Lead for the high intensity CBT PGDip over Keele and Staffordshire Universities. Accredited CBT therapist and frequent cyclist. Really big chap in real life.

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Just snagged myself a little treat for next weekend. Front row seats at a @robinince.bsky.social gig. The perfect antidote to an autumnal lull.

08.10.2025 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well CBT Blue Sky, it's finally happened, I'm teaching a new cohort of high intensity trainees that contains individuals too young to know who Columbo is.

It's a sad day indeed. Thoughts and prayers.

#onemorething

04.10.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@willsantino.bsky.social

03.10.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

One of my favourite Bowie songs

03.10.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a life long metaller I've honestly never seen the appeal in Maiden. Each to their own though.
This seems like an example of someone who's lost something they really enjoyed for no reason though.

01.10.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”—: bit.ly/4mKeWji

Dr. Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist and animal welfare advocate who became the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees after spending decades studying them in the wild in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park has died. She was 91.

πŸ“·οΈ: Getty

01.10.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1012    πŸ” 163    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 13
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I spotted a difference between Donald Trump and his audience yesterday:

01.10.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1858    πŸ” 516    πŸ’¬ 74    πŸ“Œ 16
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This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.

If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐

There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..

28.09.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3526    πŸ” 1388    πŸ’¬ 61    πŸ“Œ 41

I've never dealt with the UKCP but the notion that as a therapist you are free to impart your beliefs and values onto a potentially vulnerable patient really doesn't sit well with me.

29.09.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think you'll find this thread being entirely agreed with by any half-decent therapist (and decent ones too).
Fair point, well made.

29.09.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He obviously read something between the lines

28.09.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would put five whole pounds on the reply being patronising in tone and using at least one unnecessary Latin phrase.

28.09.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, amazing stuff from the Red Roses in the rugby world cup. Something to be so proud of and an in-person attendance that is the second highest (both men & women) ever. Inspirational.

27.09.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Psychology Classics Rational Psychotherapy and Individual Psychology by Albert Ellis

Today in Psychology (27th September 1913), Albert Ellis was born. A hugely influential psychotherapist, Ellis is renowned for developing rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).

#psychotherapy #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor

27.09.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you've ever known or cared for anyone that experienced this catastrophically cruel disease, you'll know how much this means.

24.09.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My word, this is fantastic news!

24.09.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not mad, bad!

23.09.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, the similarity is not there at this point. Needs more vitriol.

23.09.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I honestly thought that was an admittedly, slightly chunkier, Charlie Brooker at first.

23.09.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Best advice I never took was when I was 30 and on a massive career fast-track: You cannot cuddle with your career on a lonely night when your life is on the decline. Invest as much time on love and family. Sounded twee then. At 62 and near retirement, I now know it's 100% true.

22.09.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 553    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 2

And how does that make you feel?

20.09.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saw this earlier this year whilst on holiday in Dorset. The mind boggles.

19.09.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are imposters and those with imposter syndrome. The latter tends to be humble yet incredibly talented individuals, the former get called out.....

18.09.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the reminder on Paranorman, but Coraline in the 'non-scary'?

14.09.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think the last time i saw stats, it was about 3% survival, which should measure expectations, but that's still 3 in 100 people that'll be glad you tried.

13.09.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Am i the only one who thought she already did this months ago?

05.09.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She's an antidote to a virulent poison.

04.09.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Draw the line. Join the Green Party today ‡️

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02.09.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1594    πŸ” 651    πŸ’¬ 92    πŸ“Œ 215

As a life long Labour voter, i know my vote will be changing next time to Green.

03.09.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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