the changing weather of grief
I feel so sad for my friend who lost her husband of 40 years today. I am wondering how she must be feeling, and if it feels empty and bleak, or rich and soft with [...]
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03, 2025
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03, 2025
GLP-1 – nothing if not an adventure
There is simply nothing to be gained from complaining. And everything to learn through this very interesting experiment.
11
02, 2025
energising my nervous system
It is not my day. I have struggled with my nervous system for most of it. I am grateful for practices such as dancing, lengthening my inhale, brightly scented hand cream and cold water. It [...]
30
01, 2025
Virtual co-regulation or the start of something challenging
Some therapists believe that the pathway to secure attachment lies in healing of our dysregulated nervous systems. This is the realm of Polyvagal theory. It makes sense to me intellectually. However, engaging in the co-regulating [...]
14
01, 2025
Behavioural or psychodynamic therapy – which is most effective?
There is such an interesting core difference to two major approaches to psychological therapy. In the psychodynamic approach, the idea is that a person will develop 'insight' into what is holding them back psychologically. This [...]
25
12, 2024
an interesting and familiar experience in a chess game
It was such an interesting experience to find myself in a losing position in my chess game with my Dad tonight. I was assessing my options, and all I could see, through all the different [...]
25
12, 2024
opportunities to grow
Coming home is usually such a growth experience for me. I tend to learn a lot about myself and how I have been impacted by our family dynamic. Hopefully I can carry these lessons with [...]
20
12, 2024
understanding men
It is so interesting to learn about male psychology and biology. I am noticing that I perceive men in such a different way as I build this knowledge. I see them 'from their point of [...]
15
12, 2024
seeing value in less obvious ways, perhaps
The second thing that came out of the conversation with my psychologist friend today was a bit of professional development. I told her about my woes regarding underwhelming degrees of change in my psychosocial support [...]
15
12, 2024
the stigma, perhaps, , , is that it?
I spoke to a psychologist friend of mine today. Two things came out of the conversation. The first is that it is hard on my soul to be 'friends with a psychologist', despite the fact [...]