The tyranny of the ‘should’

The tyranny of the ‘should’

#Tyrannyoftheshould, #Therapy, #should, #ought, #must The tyranny of the ‘should’ The quite arresting image to accompany this blog post stirs strong feelings in the viewer. The shadowy figure in the background points their finger at the camera in an almost...
Giving feedback to your therapist

Giving feedback to your therapist

#Feedback, #Therapy, #TherapyOutcomes Do you ever wonder about breaking up with your therapist? It is inevitable that at some point, especially in long-term therapy, the work can become stuck, stagnant or have reached the end of what’s available in that...
Inside a therapist’s heart

Inside a therapist’s heart

#Therapists, #ProcessWork, #Compassion A colleague recently posted this image to an online group of therapists and I thought I would share it on our blog here. I think it really captures a lot about what the therapeutic relationship is and how it differs from other...
Valentines Week 2024

Valentines Week 2024

#Wisdom, #Valentines, #Quotes The constant challenge of modern relationships: how to prove more interesting than the other’s smartphone. [Alain de Botton] I love this quote because it captures something at the core of our modern experience of relationship....
Reflection 21st Jan 2024

Reflection 21st Jan 2024

#Wisdom, #Mental Health, #Quotes A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something. – Plato – What this quote says to me: Being a good listener is like having a superpower. Learning to listen before speaking is a...