Post 101
Today saw my 101st post on on singlesessiontherapy.com (this in number 102). Since I launched this blog on 8th September subscriber numbers have steadily grown, and it has started a few tributary conversations. There's more to come...
Neurotic or Psychotic… does it matter?
The old medical models in psychology are being replaced by a different focus. Thankfully, there are now many more conversations about what ‘normal’ actually is, and how to promote mental health and psychological wellbeing. Which brings me to the point: normal means just that and most people are normal.
Evolve Not Revolve
Everything is evolving. This includes us. You and I, and everyone else will be different at bedtime from how we were on waking this morning. Change is inevitable, even if routine and sameness disguise this to some extent. Doing repetitive tasks the same way over and over means we don’t have to relearn them each time. The downside is that we tend to drift towards mindlessness. Doing things by rote prevents us from examining how we go about them and tends towards drudgery. Paying attention to how we go about ...
Be Your Own Shrink – Resources to Help You Straighten Yourself Out
It seems to be a given that self-knowledge and contentment go hand-in-hand. Maybe you've already embarked on a journey of self-discovery, maybe not. It's not everyone's cup of tea, and not everyone can do it for themselves. If you are interested but don't know how to go about it, here's some reading to get you started.
Nothing is Wrong with You. It’s Life!
Starting out in life is no picnic, maybe. But neither is it a problem to be 'fixed'. Real life can be a series of setbacks, but it can also mean that challenges are opportunities for growth.
A Still Small Voice
What's it about when you suddenly wake at 4.00 in the morning? You think you should be sleeping but part of you seems to have another agenda. Though we often see these nocturnal mind excursions as unwanted and intrusive, perhaps they are there for a reason. Take time to be curious about a resource you don't often use, trust the process and be open to the possibilities.
Firecracker or Wet Blanket?
Fireworks are synonymous with celebration; eruptions of light and noise mark events both public and private. Some people create emotional firework displays. I don't mean to be a wet blanket but...
Sharing is What Friends Are For
I hope that you have lots of friends, real ones not just the Facebook kind, though both are important for what I'm about to ask of you. I'd like you to share this blog with people you think would be interested. I'd be most grateful, and I'm sure you'd be rewarded, in some way.
Mental Health Stigma and Wrong-Headedness
Everybody has some psychological difficulties at some point in their lives. Mostly we cope and manage these in silence. But 25% of us will not manage so well. We'll reach a point where we could really use some help. But most won't ask for it. Held back by wrong-headed beliefs and fearing the attitudes of those around them, they will soldier on and suffer alone. Sometimes, as we know, this has dire consequences. We can all do something about this, here are a couple of possibilities.
