Personal Calvary, and Chocolate
There are two types of people in the world, I've been told; those that can eat a bar of chocolate one piece at a time, and those who don't even bother trying. The latter group have no brakes, and 'sharing' isn't in their vocabulary (should that be vocadbury?*). There are two types when it comes to pretty well anything, I guess. I could give you a list of suggestions, but you can work it out for yourself (unless you are the type that likes always to be given a list). ...
Brief Therapy – It May Be Just a Sticking Plaster, But…
It's useful stuff, but in some people's minds a sticking plaster doesn't get to the heart of the problem. Do you need to? Not always, and healing happens anyway.
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When a Door Is Closed
In human mythology doors and doorways are powerfully symbolic, they feature in many of our narratives and rituals. This means that there are things you can do that you may not have thought about. Doorways provide openings...
Workplace Valentine?
Thinking about using the opportunity of Valentine's Day to plunge into a new realationship at work? Tut-tut! Not finger-wagging, just a suggestion to look before you leap. Sound advice, even if you don't take it.
So… why does it work?
All forms of therapy, regardless of the techniques or methods used, work equally well There is more in common among the various disciplines than separates them. This article discusses findings which could have far reaching implications in terms of the way in which therapists and healers of all persuasions are taught their skills. This article discusses findings which could have far reaching implications in terms of the way in which therapists and healers of all persuasions are taught their skills.
Just Because You Can…
...it doesn't mean you have to. Being able to do something doesn't automatically make us obliged to do it. This is often the reason people over-commit by agreeing to do too many things, or try to help others who would rather not be helped for example. It can equally be applied in personal habits. In my case it is book buying (a weakness of mine), as in "Just because I can afford to buy this wonderful book which I never expected to find at this bargain price..., it doesn't mean ...
The False Dilemma
Reducing things to simple choice is handy, but not always in our best interests. There is always choice though perhaps some we are unwilling to exercise. One of them is to explain to others that we need time to think something through.
“You Just Don’t Understand”
Understanding doesn't mean agreeing. It means hearing, acknowledging, being open and willing. This is a challenge but it has benefits to make it worthwhile.
