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Orthodox Masculinity – Angry Men – (Part 2)
Men I have worked with have described how other men judge men who express emotions and feelings, other than anger. Anger, being the exception to the rule. Anger, being the only acceptable masculine emotion. Please refer to Part 1 of this article which talks about emotions being seen as a “feminine condition”. And, as a consequence men have learnt that their emotional life must be controlled. #Masculinity
COVID-19 Update
Face to Face appointments will resume at the practice from the 15th June assuming lockdown continues to be eased and COVID-19 figures continue to improve. An online therapy service will be available for the foreseeable future. The practice has been deep cleaned, re-decorated and reorganised to accommodate the 2 metre social distancing guidelines. Pictures posted on latest news. #Covid19
Orthodox Masculinity – What are little boys made of? - (Part 1)
Sex, the state of being male or female begins in the womb. You may be surprised to learn that we all start out as female; all foetal genitalia are the same and are phenotypically female. After approximately 6 to 7 weeks changes occur in some foetuses, a Y chromosome induces changes that result in the development of the testes. We are born either female or male, determined by our genitaler. #Masculinity #WorkingWithMen
Dear Prudence – Covid 19 – Lockdown week 6 - Finding You
Have you ever woken up with a song in your head, that you unconsciously hum all day? Yesterday and today I woke up and found myself humming “Dear Prudence “ a song I have always associated with Siouxsie and the Banshees, having google researched the song, I have since discovered it’s a Beatles song written by John Lennon. #RamblingsOfATherapist
Iron John By Robert Bly
Robert Bly writes that it is clear to men that the images of adult manhood given by popular culture are worn out, that a man can no longer depend on them. Iron John searches for a new vision of what a man is or could be, drawing on psychology, anthropology, mythology, folklore and legend. #Books #Masculinity #Men
You Are More Than A Body by Marisa Donnelly
I am currently working on pulling together material, thoughts and meditations that I will post on my site soon that can support you with “Body and Breath work” and have been reflecting on how we are so much more than our bodies, thoughts, feelings and emotions and came across this beautiful poem by Marisa Donnelly. We all have a cognitive, emotional, physical and spiritual side. #Body&ampBreathWork #MarisaDonnelly #Poetry
Women Who Run With The Wolves By Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Within every woman there lives a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. She is the Wild Woman, who represents the instinctual nature of women. But she is an endangered species. In Women Who Run With the Wolves, Dr. #WomenWhoRunWithWolves
Reflections April 2020 - I feel Gratitude
Its quieter outside, less traffic, less people, no planes in the sky. This year the birds songs are clearer and louder, as is the insects buzz and hum. And this year I notice more bees dancing in and around the blossom and flowers in the field and in the park. And I feel gratitude. #Gratitude
Body & Breath Work
Breath and Body Work – A tool I use with some clients within my therapeutic work. I am a psychotherapist and feel very privileged doing the work that I do. My work as a counsellor has enabled me to meet, support and work with some extraordinary people.
Sex, Love and the Dangers of Intimacy - Nick Duffell & Helena Lovendal
Relationships as a spiritual path – transforming conflict into intimacy Most couples feel conflict is the sign of a problem arising in a relationship. Nick Duffell and Helena Lovendal have come to appreciate conflict as a means for reaching greater intimacy. #Books #MarriageCounselling #RecommendedReading
Online Counselling Service
These are unprecedented times and in order to continue to support my community and extend that support to the wider community my counselling practice needed to evolve and grow. I have been working in Mental Health for nearly two decades and have taught trainee counsellors. #OnlineCounselling
Leonard Cohen
For those of you who struggle with the perfectionist in you perhaps reflect on Leonard Cohens wise words when he writes "Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. Thats how the light gets in." The #LeonardCohen #Reflections
Body And Breath Work
Breath and Body Work – A tool I use with some clients within my therapeutic work. I am a psychotherapist and feel very privileged doing the work that I do. My work as a counsellor has enabled me to meet, support and work with some extraordinary people.