Monthly Archives: March 2014

Counselling as effective as CBT for ‘depression’: Research evidence

Counselling as effective as CBT for ‘depression’: Research evidence Thank you, Carol Wolter-Gustafson, Jo Hilton and The Society for Humanistic Psychology, Division 32’s Facebook page for this link. Click on the title to go to Carol’s post. Or here is … Continue reading

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Jennifer Michael Hecht on Suicide

Jennifer Michael Hecht on Suicide Thank you Monica Cassani and Beyond Meds for this post. Click on the title for Monica’s post, which leads with a fascinating ‘On Being’ interview with Jennifer Michael Hecht on this subject, in relation to … Continue reading

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Viktor Frankl: The last human freedom

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning Blogged by Palace … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Gilbert talking about ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ for Borders

A lot of wisdom in return for the 5 minutes it takes to watch the clip…. And a useful question:- ‘What really are you here to do, and what is stopping you doing it?’ Palace Gate Counselling Service

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Palace Gate Counselling Service, the BACP & the regulation debate

Palace Gate Counselling Service is essentially a community of volunteers, working collaboratively to offer an according-to-means/not-for-profit service providing person-centred talking therapy. Everyone working with us chooses to volunteer at least half a day’s time. Our therapists have diverse day jobs … Continue reading

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Ione Rucquoi: Sanctae – A Portrait of Secular Saints, by Milica Lewis

Ione Rucquoi: Sanctae – A Portrait of Secular Saints by Milica Lewis Click on the title to follow the link for a post about this exhibition at the Royal West Academy of England in Bristol. With thanks to Milica Lewis, … Continue reading

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John O’Donohue: Anam Cara & Love

From John O’Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom ““You are like nobody since I love you” Pablo Neruda This art of love discloses the special and sacred identity of the other person. Love is the only light that … Continue reading

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Karen Drucker: Gentle with myself, with images by Robyn Nola

Beautiful.

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David Whyte on ‘Hiding’

David Whyte on ‘Hiding’ Click on the title for the full excerpt on Facebook. Subtle, complex, perceptive words from David Whyte’s essay on ‘Hiding’, in his forthcoming book of essays: CONSOLATIONS: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. Any therapist … Continue reading

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Mad Rad Crisis Intervention Team Training: psych survivors train sheriff deputies – Faith Rhyne

Mad Rad Crisis Intervention Team Training: psych survivors train sheriff deputies – Faith Rhyne Click on the title to go to the post on Beyond Meds. Thank you, Monica Cassani, for this powerful piece from Faith Rhyne. This is the … Continue reading

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