Mindfulness: Café Psychologique, 24 July 8pm

Mindfulness is being talked about in all sorts of places as being the cure for all sorts of things. This Café gives opportunity to talk about what mindfulness is, where it comes from, what it’s useful for, how you could find out more, and how it could be made part of your life. Dr Kamila Hortynska, clinical psychologist, will introduce the conversation at Café Psychologique on Tuesday 24 July at 8 pm in Seven Arts. You can download full information here: Café Psychologique July 2012

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News on the couch, 6 July with Jake Yapp and Chris Powell

In the week of Bob Diamond’s resignation Chris will discuss what what is going on when people in positions of responsibility get things so badly wrong. He will also be looking at the role religion plays in relationships.

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Bullying and the media: Café Psychologique, 26 June 8 pm

The media – both new social media, and the older forms of newspapers and television – allow people to say things in bullying ways, but without having to confront their victims in the flesh. The latest British Social Attitudes Survey suggests public attitudes are shifting to the right. Is this a reflection of the influence of a bullying media where the unfortunate and vulnerable are used as fodder for political capital or entertainment? Oliver Cross, journalist and Yorkshire Evening Post columnist, will introduce the conversation at Café Psychologique on Tuesday 26June at 8 pm in Seven Arts. You can download full information here: Café Psychologique 26 June 2012

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News on the Couch, 1 June with Jake Yapp and Chris Powell

With the government making three u-turns on budget decisions this week, Chris Powell discusses why admitting you are wrong and putting things right is so difficult. He will also preview the Jubilee weekend by looking at why Britain seems to love the Queen.

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News on the Couch 25 May on BBC Radio Leeds with Jake Yapp and Chris Powell

This week Chris Powell explores why so many young people become NEETS (not in employment, education or training), and what will help them gain the skills they need to gain their first job. He will also also explain why facial hair is so attractive.

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Friendship, Café Psychologique, 22 May, 8pm Seven Arts LS7

Do you get by with a little help from your friends? Or is friendship more trouble than it’s worth? What do you think friendship is for and is there any chance you might discover it amongst a group of strangers? Andrew Wilson, regular Café Psychologiste, will start the conversation at Café Psychologique on Tuesday 22 May at 8 pm in Seven Arts. You can download full information here:Café Psychologique 22 May 2012

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News on the Couch 18 May on BBC Radio Leeds with Jake Yapp and Chris Powell

The Greek people look set to elect an Anti-Austerity government, but why won’t they accept austerity? And why would removing traffic lights and other road furniture reduce journey time and increase road safety? Chris Powell and Jake Yapp explore the psychology behind this week’s news.

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News on The Couch, 11 May

Following the controversy about the deportation of Abu Qatada, Chris Powell explains to Jake Yapp why we forget things. He will also be explaining why Senators in the USA are proposing to remove the word ‘Lunatic’ from American Legislation, and why the language we use to describe things matters.

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White Ethnicity and Changing Multicultural Contexts – Café Psychologique, 24 April

Does ethnicity affect white people, and if so what difference does it make? Britain is changing in lots of ways, but particularly culturally. As our multicultural context becomes more complex, so does our notion of identity. Dr Shona Hunter, sociologist at the University of Leeds, will start the conversation at Café Psychologique on Tuesday 24 April, at 8 pm in Seven Arts. You can download full information here: Café Psychologique 24 April 2012

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Social Mobility – Café Psychologique, 27 March 2012

Do you have a class, and if so what difference does it make? Does it affect your career, salary and prospects? Does it affect who you spend your time and life with? Perhaps most importantly, can you move from your place in society? Café Psychologique on 27 March will talk about Social Mobility, and whether it is possible to change your place in society. Come for the conversation at 8 pm on the 28th. You can download a poster with full details here: Café Psychologique 27 March 2012

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