Something secret. A moment not to miss this Christmas? December 19, 2017 Christmas can be a rather public mash-up of people trying to gain your attention. Retailers are competing for a bit of your wallet with their expensive ads. Media outlets are… read more »
Your Christmas story. What’s the festive season to you? December 12, 2017 I don’t know what Christmas narrative you have. And in particular, your emotional narrative, which guides everything else. It may not feature a stable or a manger to any great… read more »
The invisible wound. Our problem with mental wellbeing. December 7, 2017 Jo is back at work now after nine months off for depression. It has almost destroyed his marriage, and suicidal thoughts have been persistent. Jo never thought he’d get back… read more »
The art of leaving/staying. Should I stay or should I go? December 1, 2017 He had a strong desire to leave his work place, to storm off and cut all ties. ‘To hell with you all!’ was the line that came to mind. He… read more »
Blue Planet’s great! But can the sea help my anxiety? November 20, 2017 Remember the summer when you swam in the sea? Then perhaps you’ll remember the warm currents we sometimes find, enveloping our legs beneath the surface. It’s a sweet discovery and… read more »
Sex scandals everywhere! Or is it just scandalous power? November 8, 2017 We’re not short of sleazy stories from the Hollywood at present And after Hollywood… Westminster. Michael Fallon, the former Defence Secretary, recently left office feeling his behaviour had ‘fallen short’… read more »
Mental health at work. The secret of success. October 30, 2017 As a major report appears on mental health in the work place, here’s one person’s journey through the difficulties they experienced. ‘Don’t be ashamed of experiencing mental health problems. Poor… read more »
Addiction. Why? And what next? October 27, 2017 Addiction. It is much spoken of these days; our addictions seem endless. Sometimes we speak of addictive personalities. ‘If I have one drink, I won’t be able to stop.’ ‘I… read more »
Am I in the right place? The search for reassurance. October 16, 2017 I’m at London’s St Pancras station. A Spanish couple with heavy bags and anxious eyes ask me if they’re on the right platform for Gatwick airport. Their English is faltering,… read more »
A Prime Minister coughing. Any cause for alarm? October 13, 2017 Theresa May recently had an unfortunate time with a cough. She’d had a cold all week apparently, feeling under the weather. So perhaps her body was telling her something; because… read more »