As Australians tentatively prod the early weeks of 2021 to see if the year’s open to reinstating past freedoms, the shadowy shocks of 2020 grumble threateningly just below the surface of our days. Is COVID-19 […]
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Attachment Styles
John Donne’s ‘A Valediction: forbidding mourning’ concerns a sea voyage and uses the image of a circle as an antidote to the abyss of loss and separation. He pictures the invisible but precious bonds which […]
20 Powerful Mental Health Resources
These are strange days, so here are some great mental health resources to support you, calm you, and give you a shot of inspiration. 1.Calm App Calm is a very beautiful app with gorgeous […]
5 Powerful Books About Love and Therapy
Here are 5 powerful books about love and therapy, to help you feel less alone if you’re going through therapy. It can feel like you’re the only person who ever felt such strong attachment and […]
I Finally Understand Tough Love
I always thought the idea of Tough Love was a joke. A dinosaur of an idea. Mildly sadistic even. But I’ll come back to that. Let’s talk dogs for a minute because they represent for […]
Finding Everyday Self-Compassion
Last night, satisfied but really tired, I got to rest after a few days intense work. Helping people find acceptance and self-compassion, is a big part of my job as a therapist. Many people are […]