Writing and Publications

Sass Boucher MSc BA (Hons) MBACP | Stafford

Alongside my counselling practice and training work, writing has long been part of how I reflect, learn, and contribute to wider conversations about care, wellbeing, and sustainability in helping roles. It offers a way to think deeply, make sense of experience, and share ideas that support both individuals and organisations to care more thoughtfully for themselves and others.

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Journal Articles

Boucher, S. (2019). Pillars of Protection. BACP Workplace Journal, Issue 99.
https://www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-journals/bacp-workplace/january-2019/pillars-of-protection/

 

Book Contributions

Cherry, L. Conversations that Make a Difference for Children and Young People: Relationship-Focused Practice from the Frontline.
Chapter 11: A Conversation with Sass Boucher: Working with Trauma, Staff Retention and Staff Wellbeing.

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Maclean, S., Finch, J. & Tedam, P. (2018). SHARE: A New Model for Social Work. Kirwin Maclean Associates Ltd.
Stakeholder Voice contribution, pp. 143–144.

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Research

Boucher, S. (2016). Looking Through a Lens of Terribleness.
MSc research exploring the experiences of professionals working with trauma and distress.

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Magasine and Professional Articles

Boucher, S. (2019). Learning to Take Care of Ourselves. Social Work News, January, pp. 12–15.
https://issuu.com/socialworknews/docs/swn_jan-mar_190128

Boucher, S. (2017). The Argument for Self-Care. Communities – The Law Society.
https://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/law-management-features/the-argument-for-self-care/5061834.article

Boucher, S. (2017). Self-Care in a Tea Cup. The Counsellors’ Café.
https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2017/08/15/Self-Care-in-a-Tea-Cup

Boucher, S. (2016). Self-Care: 80s Pop Music Style. The Counsellors’ Café.
https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2016/12/01/Self-Care-80%E2%80%99s-Pop-Music-Style

Boucher, S. (2016). The Irony of Self-Care. The Counsellors’ Café.
https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2016/11/01/The-Irony-of-Self-Care

Boucher, S. (2016). What Is Self-Care All About? I’d Suggest We Keep It Simple. The Counsellors’ Café.
https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2017/04/05/What-is-Selfcare-all-about---I-would-suggest-we-keep-it-simple

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Blog Writing

Boucher, S. (2018). What Is Professional Trauma and Fatigue?
SelfCare Psychology blog, 7 December.
https://www.selfcarepsychology.com/single-post/2018/12/07/What-is-Professional-Trauma-and-Fatigue