If you’re feeling suicidal, exhausted, overwhelmed or like you can’t see a way forward, I want you to know this: things can change - even if it doesn’t feel possible right now. Across my career, I’ve sat with people who’ve told me that they wouldn’t still be here if it wasn’t for the work we did together. People who once felt completely hopeless, broken or alone… and who later went on to build lives they genuinely wanted to stay for. If you’ve never had a good therapeutic fit before, I’m so sorry - you deserved better. If you’ve been dismissed, unheard, traumatised, or made to feel like you weren’t worth helping - you absolutely were. If you’re grieving or hurting in ways that feel unbearable, please know that you don’t have to carry that pain by yourself. You are not beyond help. You are not a burden. You are not at the end of your story. There are people who want to hear what’s going on for you and support is available right now. 🛟 If you’re in the UK and need support 📞 Samaritans (24/7, free) Call 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org You don’t have to be in crisis - you can talk to them about anything. 🏥 Your GP Contact your GP as soon as you can and tell them you are struggling with suicidal thoughts. You have the right to urgent support. 🌙 NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) If you’re unsure what to do or who to contact, 111 can guide you to local crisis services. 🏥 Local Mental Health Crisis Team Search online for “NHS mental health crisis team + your area”. Most teams offer 24/7 crisis support. 📱 SHOUT (24/7 text support) Text SHOUT to 85258 If speaking feels too much, texting can help. 🏳️‍🌈 For LGBTQ+ support Switchboard – 0300 330 0630 10am–10pm, confidential. 🧠 For grief and loss Cruse Bereavement Support – 0808 808 1677 🚨 If you are in immediate danger Call 999 or go to A&E. You deserve to be safe. Your life is worth protecting.

Barrister and author Chris Daw KC joins Dr Marianne Trent to discuss why punishment does not reduce crime and how trauma, inequality, childhood adversity and addiction drive people into the justice system. We explore the limitations of “getting tough on crime”, the impact of criminalising children, and what countries like Luxembourg and Switzerland can teach us about more effective, trauma-informed and compassionate approaches to justice. The conversation covers youth offending, drug policy, harm reduction, rehabilitation, and the long-term effects of shame and early environment on behaviour. This episode is particularly useful for aspiring psychologists, clinicians working in forensic or community settings, and anyone interested in understanding how justice systems can reduce reoffending and improve public safety. #criminaljustice #traumainformed #aspiringpsychologist Chris Daw KC’s website: https://www.chrisdawkc.com Chris' Book, Justice on Trial: https://amzn.to/4pb2RoP Highlights 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to barrister and author Chris Daw KC 01:40 - Why punishment fails to reduce crime and what really drives offending 03:20 - The justice system’s obsession with incarceration and its hidden costs 06:00 - Chris reflects on childhood, missed education, and forks in the road 08:45 - The impact of early environment and parental support on life chances 10:30 - A real-life story showing how deprivation fuels future outcomes 12:30 - Intergenerational inequality and the illusion of fairness in society 16:00 - Why “getting tough on crime” misunderstands human behaviour 18:00 - What justice should really aim for: fewer victims, safer communities 20:30 - The addiction to punishment and how politics fuels it 23:00 - Law as a social construction – and why our approach is outdated 26:00 - What Luxembourg’s youth justice model gets right 30:00 - Why children’s brains aren’t ready for adult accountability 34:00 - The role of shame and trauma in youth offending 36:30 - Should all drugs be legalised? Exploring global examples 40:00 - Lessons from Switzerland’s heroin-assisted treatment programme 45:30 - Why prohibition fuels addiction and crime 53:00 - What legalisation could look like in a regulated, licensed system 59:00 - Understanding the role of a barrister and what “KC” means 01:02:00 - Final reflections: compassion as the only path to justice that heals 📚 My Books on Amazon 📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5 📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs 📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N 📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN 📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9 🎧 Stay Connected With Me 🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk 🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk 💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent 📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent 🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent 📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries ✉️ Email: Info@GoodThinkingPsychology.co.uk ⚡ Want More? Check These Out! 🔹 Join the Aspiring Psychologist Membership: Learn more here 🔹 Download my FREE Psychology Success Guide: Grab your copy here ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. 💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this video! © Dr Marianne Trent

Ever had a thought that suddenly feels far too big for your head? Anxiety can take a tiny idea and blow it up until it feels completely overwhelming. One little shift can really help: Instead of saying “I’m a failure,” try “I’m having the thought that I’m a failure.” It gives your mind a bit of distance – just enough space to breathe again. Because thoughts aren’t facts. They’re just thoughts. They can be random, unhelpful, or completely out of proportion to what’s actually going on. And when you’ve created that bit of space, you can notice the thought… and let it go. When I let mine go in this video, I couldn’t help laughing. And honestly, that feels pretty true of our thoughts sometimes: they seem so intense until we release them… and then we can see them for what they really are, and may even find our previous thoughts funny or a bit over-the-top. If you’ve had a thought this week that felt “too big”, you are definitely not alone. Can you relate? Let me know! You’re human. Your thoughts don’t define you. And it’s completely okay to laugh when your mind finally lets go. 💛 #anxiety #anxietyhelp #overthinking #mindfulness #cbt

Have you ever wondered what’s inside a goody bag? Yesterday I was at a YouTube creator collective event and was delighted to see there were goody bags on the seats. I had a great day and really enjoyed meeting with all the creators and the brands and the agencies. I have now stuck the stickers to my diary and I’m looking forward to using my pen and my @Moleskine moleskine notebook thank you so much to the YouTube team and everybody that I met. Have you ever received any goody bags? Do you wanna send me a goody bag or a goody bags? So gratefully received! #goodybag #goodiebag #moleskine #youtubecreatorcollective #prpackage