“Otherwise” Jane Kenyon (1947-1995)
All morning I did
the work I love.
A noon I lay down
with my mate. It might
have been otherwise.
But one day, I know,
it will be otherwise.
Book review – The Recovering: Intoxication and its Aftermath. By Leslie Jamison.
When it comes to alcohol, women lose the battle of the sexes on almost every front. More and more women are struggling with heavy drinking and alcoholism, a disorder that was once believed to be primarily a man’s issue. The disease is in many ways more physically detrimental to women, who, for example get cirrhosis of the liver at twice the rate of men. Even so, they seek treatment less often. The female addict sits in a tremendous amount of guilt and shame, and is afraid to tell even those closest to her the truth about herself. She views herself as a “bad” person needing to become “good,” not as a sick person needing to become well. Many others will view her this way too and it will keep her from seeking treatment.
Yes, your gut is speaking to you…..
The link between diet and our emotional health.
You can ‘Just do it’
Nike announced on Monday that the 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It” campaign would star Colin Kaepernick, the former NFL quarterback who famously began kneeling during the national anthem in order to protest police brutality, igniting a national conversation about race, sports, and the meaning of patriotism. Since his silent protest Kaepernick has yet […]
Peace, Love and Ahimsa.
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“Ahimsa,” the Sanskrit word for non-violence asks us to be kind to others and the Earth, but most especially to ourselves. For how we treat ourselves reflects how we treat others.
A short film about starting therapy.
This short film from the Institute of Psychoanalysis depicts a mans journey to seek help from a therapist and how at times we all can suffer from feeling weighed down by life.
On Ending with your Therpaist
A little comedic sketch from the New Yorker on ending with your Therapist
A Nameless Dread.
Bion’s use of the term ‘Nameless dread is simply a placeholder for an indescribable feeling that takes place during a traumatic event and plays a critical role in the development of a person. If an event cannot be woven into the fabric of the psyche, something harmful happens. Unconsciously, a promise is made with the self. You will never have to feel nameless dread ever again but in return you will give up part of yourself. This promise however, comes at a great cost. The edges of spontaneity, vulnerability, creativity, openness to explore, learn, and take in what is new will be compromised.
‘Just because you’re invited, doesn’t mean you’re wanted’
From ‘Get Out’ by Jordan Peele My role as a psychotherapist working in Central London brings me face to face with people of many different backgrounds, ages, races, class and political and religious viewpoint. The origins of psychotherapy lie in Europe which was mostly created by middle class white men to treat mainly […]
Where All New Things Are Possible
A Soft-edged Reed of Light That was the house where you asked me to remain on the eve of my planned departure. Do you remember? The house remembers it — the deal table with the late September sun stretched on its back. As long as you like, you said, and the chairs, the clock, the […]