The write answer. What can I do with a difficult experience? January 29, 2018 When something difficult happens to us, we often relive the experience over and over in our heads, re-hashing the pain…and the blame. We ruminate…an endless spinning of our cognitive wheels,… read more »
‘Universal unhappiness, Mr Bond?’ Is this 007’s most terrifying challenge? January 22, 2018 Imagine one of those early Bond villains with a cat on his lap – we’ll call him Apocalypse – explaining how he will get his sick revenge on the world…. read more »
It’s curtains for me! And it’s never felt better. January 19, 2018 You find me considering my curtains and you can join me if you wish. They hang on either side of my window, like yours. I can’t remember how long I’ve… read more »
Imagine a door Important. New Year message awaits you. January 8, 2018 Imagine a door. And when you have done this, imagine yourself opening the door. It may be that you have to unlock it first, but perhaps it just swings open…. read more »
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 »