Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (COVID-19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during uncertain times. Here are some tips from members of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) which we hope will help you, your friends and your family to look after your mental health. Read more
We offer postgraduate training courses for professionals working particularly in the NHS, social services, education, private practice and voluntary sector. Read more
Friends of HDS is our way of recognising groups of supporters who make a regular commitment to the work of HDS. Find out more about becoming a Friend of HDS. Read more
We exist to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing through professional training, CPD and the provision of counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland
Our mission at Human Development Scotland (HDS) is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy for all who need them. If you’re going through a difficult time for any reason, our counsellors are trained to help you explore your feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
Human Development Scotland (HDS) offers a range of professional and academic training courses, short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. Courses currently on offer include the Professional Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy; MSc Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice: Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People; Diploma in Human Relations and Counselling.
Volunteers' Week is an opportunity to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. At HDS, our volunteers provide vital support in a number of different roles. We are thankful to all our volunteers, past and present, and we were awarded the Volunteer Friendly Award. Read from our volunteer, Lee, who describes her experience volunteering with HDS. One of our volunteers, Lee, shares her experience of volunteering with us. Read more
Because of COVID-19 those of us working with adolescents are challenged as never before. How do we manage remote working with this age group, and support them with the additional fears and anxieties they may feel? And all this without our colleagues around us. This series of 10 online seminars are designed to provide an opportunity for a range of professionals working with adolescents to think about these and other concerns. Read more