HarvestTime
So here we are with the nights drawing in and a frequent nip in the air, this is HarvestTime. A busy period of gathering in and storing up, preceding the gradual slow down as we reflect on the Blooming of…
The Paradox of Needing to be Seen and Fearing Exposure in Social Media: The role of shame, commodification of the body and their clinical implications – with Christiane Sanderson
This event was held online on Saturday 23rd September 2023 This training examined how the use of social media has become a powerful substitute for the reflection and mirroring of the primary caregiver to validate our way of being and to…
Autumn is a time for letting go
The beautiful autumnal colours and falling leaves make me think of letting go. Is there something you need to let go of? This could be a negative pattern of thought or behaviour; a coping mechanism that is no longer serving…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Benefits of Sunlight: What you can do to help
What is SAD? Light is nature’s anti-depressant. We are all familiar with the hazards of sun exposure, but not enough sun can also be problematic. Firstly, lack of light can reduce levels of serotonin (one of the ‘happy’ hormones), resulting in seasonal affective…
When the phrase ‘That sounds tough’ could be a life saver
Have you ever had suicidal thoughts? Suicidal feelings can affect anyone, regardless of their background, age, gender, ethnicity. The phrase ‘suicidal feelings’ covers a wide range of experience. At one end of the scale, it might mean that you, or…