Monthly Archives: June 2018

Parker Palmer on the highest form of love

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“The highest form of love is the love that allows for intimacy without the annihilation of difference.” Parker J. Palmer: The Courage to Teach Palace Gate Counselling Service, Exeter Counselling in Exeter since 1994

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Joanna Macy on the effects of refusing to feel

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“The refusal to feel takes a heavy toll. Not only is there an impoverishment of our emotional and sensory life, flowers are dimmer and less fragrant, our loves less ecstatic, but this psychic numbing also impedes our capacity to process … Continue reading →

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Trauma, injury, illness and waking up – Monica Cassani

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Trauma, injury, illness and waking up Click on the title link above for this post by Monica, whose site holds a great richness of resources for anyone seeking healing or seeking alternatives to the psychiatric model perspectives. This post has many … Continue reading →

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Thich Nhat Hanh on those who harm others

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” Thich Nhat Hanh This feels wholly … Continue reading →

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