the will to live
Something is sucking all the joy out of my life, and I think it might be the cutting down of this connection (but I am not sure). If I could really trust that person, and [...]
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04, 2025
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04, 2025
with or without compromise
It is extremely challenging to conduct a friendship with persons who share literally nothing of themselves with me, or contribute to the conversation in any meaningful way. It leaves me in an awkward position. Because [...]
27
04, 2025
online worlds and authenticity
It was interesting to come in contact with our Salsa teacher today, after absorbing a lot of media about his life on social media since the last class. It felt strange, if I am honest. [...]
24
04, 2025
a good reason
Another school holiday period. Something has clicked into place in my mind. And now when I see Dads with their kids, and family photos of men with their families I finally understand that this is [...]
20
04, 2025
social dancing – wholesome and cognitively challenging
Team sport or social dancing is purported to be great exercise for our brains. We started the paid Salsa course tonight. It certainly feels wholesome, and so, so good cognitively. The people that can lead [...]
30
03, 2025
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 [...]
29
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 [...]
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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 [...]