Co-dependence is: ‘A painful internal state of low-grade chronic depression which is literally precipitated by intense and chronic mourning for our authentic selves’ John Bradshaw A LIFE OF OTHER-ATION This week’s lecture (and the final one of this term) was on codependence. The lecture series has been an interesting one this term given the focus on addictions […]
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I have uploaded another link to an interview with Dr Michael Katz, speaker at the Gateways to the Mind conference on lucid dreams in London at the weekend. In this interview I chat with Dr Michael Katz psychologist, former Yantra Yoga instructor, author, photographer, and long time student of contemporary masters of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon. He is best
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I am going to a conference at the weekend in London on lucid dreaming at which I will be interviewing the key speakers. The organisers promise that Gateways Of The Mind will demonstrate how we can all benefit from the non-physical realities. There are 5 speakers scheduled and have between them thousands of first hand accounts of
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We had a fascinating lecture on couples therapy this week. This followed our weekend on sexual abuse. The lecture addressed the issues involved when the day of reckoning came for all relationships. The reckoning day is when the honeymoon period ends (and this can vary as a time-span from couple to couple) and when the
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Our second weekend on sex involved discussing sexual abuse, erotic transference and how to deal with panic attacks. There were lots of opportunities to discuss the practical aspects of our client work which was very helpful. We also referred to the BACP Ethical Framework. It was perhaps an appropriate time to have this weekend when
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My course is going well. So far this term we have had lectures on a transpersonal view of adolescence, sexual development and eating disorders. In addition we have had two weekends on sexual development. For the next two weeks we have lectures on addictions so presumably we will cover the whole gambit of addictions. I have enjoyed discussing
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I am looking forward to the part of the course that will deal with the treatment of trauma. I have always been curious about the treatment models offered to victims of trauma, both adults and children. Yesterday I heard the shocking story of a family killed by gunfire near Lake Annecy in the French Alps. The
I feel rested and ready for the new term of my course following my return from holiday having enjoyed the sunshine in the south of France. I always find the power of now to be easier to achieve in hot and sunny climates, where every day feels like a holiday. It seems that there are
Where do we draw the line as therapists on who we see? Read More »
The current edition of Therapy Today arrived on the doormat today and as well as the themed and topical article on exercise and wellbeing there was also an interesting article on the effect of psychotherapy training on one’s relationship. Rosemary Cowan interviewed trainees as well as their partners to try to understand the pressures involved
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Have you ever wondered what the Elements Model is and how useful is it in Psychotherapy? Or indeed have you ever heard of the Elements Model? The Elements Model, devised by CCPE, is a transpersonal integrative approach to understanding of personality and emphasises the potential of clients. So far so good you might think, isn’t that
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