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How to use words to heal the body, mind and spirit

How to use words to heal the body, mind and spirit This blog is about the Psychosynthesis Exercise: Evocative Word Technique. “Esoteric and spiritual teachers

How can watching movies help us to heal and grow?

I found myself reflecting today on two incredibly moving and powerful films, August: Osage County, with themes of abuse, addiction, co-dependency, disappointment, family, hate,

What’s the difference between empathy and sympathy?

What’s the difference between empathy and sympathy? In this short clip produced by the RSA, Brené Brown talks about the power of empathy as fuel

30 Alternatives to a Dysfunctional Family Christmas

30 Alternatives to a Dysfunctional Family Christmas There are many reasons you may be dreading Christmas: – You are completely fed up with consumerism –

30 Ways to Relieve Stress Using the Senses

30 Ways to Relieve Stress Using the Senses When people are dysregulated, it’s not primarily a thinking problem. It’s physiological. The nervous system is activated,

Fat Talk Free Week

Fat Talk Free Week This year Fat Talk Free® Week is celebrated during the week of October 21-25. Fat talking is not only the domain

Why invest in therapy? …Because you’re worth it! (Part 2)

Even when we know therapy could help, it is completely normal to feel unsure, overwhelmed or hesitant. Most of us carry beliefs, fears or past

Why invest in therapy?… Because you’re worth it!

Why invest in therapy? Because you are worth it For many people, the decision to start therapy comes after a period of overwhelm, exhaustion or

In Conversation with Sydney Counsellor & Psychotherapist Jodie Gale – Featured on Australia Counselling

This article was originally featured on Australia Counselling Jodie is a therapist who has a passion for working with women and the issues that women

20 Ways to Practice Gratitude [Infographic]

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to

The Power of Being Enough with Brené Brown

I had the opportunity to hear Brené Brown speak live on The Power of Being Enough. Her work continues to resonate deeply, particularly in the

Sooth anxiety and stress with this sleepytime bath ritual

Sooth anxiety and stress with this sleepy time bath ritual Are you suffering with anxiety and stress? If so, you may also be experiencing anxiety and

Depression is helped by various counselling and talk therapies

Research by Jürgen Barth from the University of Bern in Switzerland, has shown that various forms of counselling and talk therapies, are all beneficial when

Psychotherapy develops your intelligence

There is nothing I love more than hearing great stuff about psychotherapy. For too long, there has been a stigma attached to going to therapy

Addiction Recovery: The Starting Point for Recovery is Hope, Not Abstinence

This is a guest blog post on addiction recovery by Damian Grainer, UK Addiction Specialist, Therapeutic Counsellor, Coach and Trainer at Damian Grainer Coaching. Q: