It was my birthday earlier this week and so naturally I've been thinking a lot about cake and ice cream. Last year, I told my children that I really wanted something as close as possible to the cones I used to get from the "Mr Whippy" van that came along our road. So we drove to Mcdonald's for a … [Read more...] about Cake & Ice Cream
Meaning
In Praise Of Hardship
My daughter bought me a copy of Ali Smith's latest novel, "Companion Piece" which is, as its title suggests, to compliment the quartet of stories she wrote in the years since Brexit as a reflection of the chaos and hope inherent in modern UK society. I am always left feeling fulfiled when I read … [Read more...] about In Praise Of Hardship
Becoming What You Focus On
The Chinese Banyan in my clinic room has begun to look sick. It's shedding leaves and, aside from a few at the tips of the branches, the rest of them are turning yellow. This may not seem like a big deal but my plant, which only cost a few pounds from IKEA several years ago, was one of six that … [Read more...] about Becoming What You Focus On
Are There Any Exercises For That?
I am "lurking" on Slack watching messages exchanged between other therapists. Most are uninteresting details of sessions rebooked or reassigned but the thread which catches my eye is about the fixation clients sometimes have with being given written exercises to do in order to identify what's … [Read more...] about Are There Any Exercises For That?
A Dogs Guide To Procrastination
It isn't uncommon for us to struggle with procrastination from time to time but when help comes inadvertently from my dogs they teach me another valuable lesson at the same time. Even with the windows fully open and the blinds angled to let in the air, it becomes quickly evident that there is no … [Read more...] about A Dogs Guide To Procrastination