Context magazine
In this edition
The April 2025 issue of Context, edited by Matt Selman, explores the art and impact of systemic questioning in therapy. Selman’s editorial, “Why read this sh*t?”, sets a bold, reflective tone for articles that examine how thoughtful, even awkward, questions can create meaningful change. Highlights include insights from people with learning disabilities on shaping better questions, the value of “clunky” questions, and tools like collaborative helping maps to support staff wellbeing.
John Burnham shares 50 practical tips and introduces the PIQUE framework linking systemic questioning with intersectionality, followed by a commentary from Shakira Nkanang. The issue also features an AI co-written piece with ChatGPT, reflections on working in physical healthcare, poetry, trainee guidance, and updates from across the AFT community.
Context overview
Context, AFT’s bi-monthly publication, offers articles, news, and ideas on family and systemic psychotherapy for professionals in public and private sectors. Included with membership or available by subscription, it features themed issues, event updates, and job listings. Interested in contributing? Submit articles or proposals to Context.
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Back issues
Contents snapshot
Loneliness and connection in the therapy room – Jill Michiels and Dirk De Wachter
How to navigate family therapy conferences: Or FOMB(o)P (fear of missing a better presentation) – The Systemic Scribblers Stealing attention from the body and the personal – Jo Warren
Emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT): Restoring connection and promoting resilience – James Furrow and Sarah McConnell
Systemic psychotherapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing): A story of mutual influence – Rita McGrath
On becoming a therapist: A counsellor’s journey towards maintaining person-centred ideas whilst training as a systemic therapist – Luke Cousins
And so much more
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