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Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision

Duration: 16 Thursdays, starting November 2022, running until June 2023, avoiding all Holy holidays and Feast days.

Location: Finchley Central, London Core Tutors: Cassie Oakeshott and Ruth Appleby Alis Visiting Tutors: TBC

Terapia Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision is open to practitioners with experience in therapeutic work with clients from all age groups with an interest in child and adolescent work. We welcome qualified psychotherapists, counsellors and members of caring professions: psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.

The course is approved by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Graduates may apply for recognition as Supervisors with The British Association for Play Therapist (BAPT) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The course addresses professional, ethical and legal dilemmas specific to the child and young people psychotherapy and counselling field. Above all, we aim to help individuals define their identity as a supervisor.

Terapia is an Organisational Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

For more information about training with Terapia

Call: 020 8201 6101 Email: training@terapia.co.uk

by Robert Tiffin, Eco Tiffin Ltd

It might not seem entirely intuitive to consider the use of modern technology when working with traditional and ancient buildings. However, building conservation should make use of all the knowledge, skills and disciplines at its disposal and it would be a big mistake to dismiss thermography, especially now, with energy costs predicted to be £3,800 a year for the average home by Spring 2023.

Thermography is the use of thermal infrared imaging to identify heat loss contributing to building defects such as dampness and its sources. It is a non-destructive technique that is ideal when working with older, complex buildings that have so many elements to them. Indeed, it is impossible to make a full and accurate assessment of their state of repair without recourse to thermography in the hands of a seasoned building professional.

A condition survey incorporating an analysis

of all heat loss areas, building defects and draughts in relation to the current or proposed use of any building is a prerequisite for the correct identification and specification of any insulation (retrofit) works needed, well before their approval and commencement.

Identifying the exact type of structure and its fabric enables us to determine its thermal envelope, how good or bad it is at retaining the warm air that is so expensive to heat, and therefore form a strategy on how best to reduce heat loss

The thermal images shown here reveal the interplay of moisture, heat and ventilation continuously taking place in any building. More than any other technology, this allows us to see and understand what is going on, explain it and make better-informed decisions when prioritising the allocation of ever-limited resources. Which means we should be thinking of thermography as a sixth sense that we are very lucky to have.

Because of the highly visual, immediate

nature of the thermal survey, it offers a relatively inexpensive and non-invasive way of helping clients and other stakeholders understand the significance of heat loss and potential problems that might otherwise be difficult to conceptualise. Among many others, these can include:

Continuity and condition of insulation

Cold bridging

Structural defects

Hidden structures, services and past alterations

Air leakage/infiltration

Electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation systems

Damp and decay

Moisture and air circulation

Quality of workmanship and material

Having identified heat loss, bypass, draughts and defects, thermography can then be used to suggest solutions and highlight the advantages of taking action, among them:

Demonstrating the improvements of a retrofit programme

Substantiating insurance claims

Taking into account the full range of factors and parameters while recording thermal images and

using other auxiliary data is obviously crucial for correct interpretation. It is why we at Eco Tiffin have been investing in thermal imaging equipment and infrared training for all our staff. This enhances our extensive CPD training in retrofitting older buildings and has enabled us to qualify as retrofit coordinators for more than two decades now. We are firm believers in the ‘fabric first’ approach to building conservation and have found thermal imaging to be an invaluable tool for corroborating and sharing our understanding of buildings to determine the best solution to reduce heat loss

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How to reduce heat home - ‘the fabric first

We all know that we are being asked to do ‘our bit’ in being more eco-friendly.

How to reduce home - ‘the fabric

How can we achieve this in our homes? A family asked EcoTiffin to do just that and after enlisting their help, they commented, “EcoTiffin saved us 37% in energy bills whilst increasing our square footage by 35%, giving us a warm and welcoming home.”

Indeed, for more than 320 years now we have been working with buildings to understand how they function, evolve and eventually fail. While the environment changes and specific problems arise, we continue to take a holistic approach and can provide a ‘one stop shop’ for the most economically viable solutions in any building’s heat retention, improvement and maintenance. We love to share our knowledge and are always happy to answer any technical questions about how to reduce your heat loss, so please get in touch if we can be of any assistance.

We all know that we are being asked do ‘our bit’ in being more eco-friendly.

Moisture in brickwork is the worst possible ingredient to have in your property and every effort should be made to prevent the ingress of moisture. Moisture in the brickwork reduces the bricks thermal capacity to retain heat and it has a chilling effect like a fridge on your home. Solid brick walls are by far the worst. Remember; wet walls are cold walls!

How can we achieve this in our homes? A family asked EcoTiffin to do just that and after enlisting their help, they commented, “EcoTiffin saved 37% in energy bills whilst increasing our square footage by 35%, giving us a warm and welcoming home.”

‘The fabric first approach’ is essential when improving insulation to roofs, walls, floors and windows which are just some of the ways of reducing heat-loss. The use of thermography

Moisture in brickwork is the worst possible ingredient to have in your property and every effort should be made to prevent the ingress moisture. Moisture in the brickwork reduces bricks thermal capacity to retain heat and it a chilling effect like a fridge on your home. Solid brick walls are by far the worst. Remember; walls are cold walls!

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‘The fabric first approach’ is essential when improving insulation to roofs, walls, floors and windows which are just some of the ways of reducing heat-loss. The use of thermography

Are you protecting your home?

• Climate change - how is my home coping?

Poorly fitted or missing insulation to sloping soffits of bedroom ceiling

Excessive heat loss to ground floor and eaves details

Cold bridging to opening reveals creating excessive heat loss