Reflections on film – The Substance
I met my dear friend and feminist partner-in-crime to watch The Substance last Sunday afternoon in our local independent cinema, Genesis Whitechapel. I’d been careful not to read much beforehand but had heard about the body horror elements which have had people running out and vomiting in the aisles. While not a horror buff I am […]
Reflections on body image and retail therapy
A sometimes underestimated area of self care is developing a positive body image. As a therapist, self care is intrinsic to my practice. I cannot support clients well if I am not looking after myself. This is a shift from my previous career as a marketer, in which my outer image was polished but the […]
Reflections on countering work stress
Excessive stress in the workplace can spread fast but there are ways to counter it. Pleased to have contributed to this article by Yahoo Finance offering the psychological perspective: Why stress at work is contagious “Psychological safety can help to foster staff autonomy and increase authentic working relationships. When staff are treated with respect, and integrity […]
Reflections on exploring your thoughts
I wrote in Counselling Directory recently about the importance of having support when choosing to break cycles in our lives. But what happens before that? If we consider the trailblazing part of our lives to be the first book or movie in our own ‘hero’s journey’, how about the prequel? Communities and their rituals You […]
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