Acupuncture and psychology
As practitioners we’re constantly thinking about balance. How can we bring more balance to ourselves and our patients? Sarah Major shares with us how she uses psychology to balance the physical and mental health of her patients. The role of psychological health in relation to acupuncture is an important issue to address, on many levels. […]
Acupuncture and mental health – the problem of external validity
There are a number of challenges in acupuncture research. Firstly, it is not possible to develop an inert sham/procedure [1]. Secondly, the challenge of ensuring the acupuncture is similar to acupuncture delivered in practice, known as external validity. You can find more information about these challenges in general and the placebo problem here acupuncture research. […]
The Hole in the Wheel
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! We are encouraging members to share stories, connect with each other and learn about different ways in which we can support ourselves. Samantha Peters, BAcC Interim CEO, shares her philosophical take on how to adapt to change. ‘I can’t stand London!’ That’s something I used to hear a lot whenever […]
How to keep well while feeling that I live in an increasingly chaotic world?
It’s easy to feel anxious in an increasingly chaotic world. Holding space for others whilst protecting our own wellbeing can also be a challenge. We hear from Pia Huber on how she deals with the stresses of everyday life. I have on occasions felt totally overwhelmed by the demands of life and its unpredictability, paired […]
Understanding adverse incidents with Sandra Hart and Hannah Bowie-Carlin
Our Guide to Safe Practice for Acupuncture provides comprehensive and detailed guidance on the many aspects of running an acupuncture practice. This support is supplemented by Hannah Bowie-Carlin, our in-house Safe Practice Manager who is on hand to help and support in any way she can. Hear from Sandra Hart MBAcC how Hannah supported her […]
Moments for movement – Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’. Movement is important for our mental health. As Chinese medicine practitioners we know how impactful movement can be for our patients and ourselves. So, why not take a 10 minute break […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 – Supporting the mental health of your patients
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, will take place from 13 to 19 May. Supporting patient’s through difficult times is important to all of us at the BAcC, so here are some resources to help to support your patients, who may need a helping hand. Let’s talk about…Anxiety We have an entire CPD campaign dedicated to […]
Understanding Professional Conduct procedures with Caroline Jones
Our Code of Professional Conduct governs ethical and professional behaviour, while the Code of Safe Practice sets benchmark standards for best practice in acupuncture. The Code of Disciplinary Procedures outlines the process for dealing with complaints against those who are, or have recently been on the membership register of the British Acupuncture Council. To explain a little more about Professional Conduct […]
The UK Conference of Chinese Medicine 2024 – yì (意), practice and research sessions
Our theme for the conference in 2024 will be the Chinese concept ‘yì (意)’ which can be translated as intention, wish or purpose. The BAcC and RCHM were created with similar purposes in mind – founded to promote, develop and support the professions of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Both organisations share a strong commitment […]