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The Mirror – Soul Searching Solace

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://soulsearchingsolace.com/2015/10/12/the-mirror/ Some time ago, the writer encountered this blog. The author shares with raw authenticity her intense pain – that of a mother whose child has died. There is a lot here to resonate with those of us who are … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Sweet Freedom – 23 things that we need not explain justify or defend – Isabel Abbott

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/09/reclaiming-sweet-freedom-23-things-that-we-need-not-explain-justify-or-defend/ Just gorgeous. This is written from the woman’s perspective, and the writer wants to expand it to include all of us (with any tweaks required to find the right fit for you). It’s wonderful, profound, poetic and important. Thanks, … Continue reading →

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Ancient Grief – Soul Searching Solace

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://soulsearchingsolace.com/2015/06/19/ancient-grief/ The writer stumbled across this today. It struck some chords, and made her cry. Beautifully expressed, powerful, raw, moving testimony of maternal grief… Palace Gate Counselling Service, Exeter Counselling Exeter since 1994

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Woven By Lidia Yuknavitch

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

https://www.guernicamag.com/features/woven/ Stunning piece of writing, by Lidia, weaving folk tale and metaphor around a deeply personal narrative. Don’t miss it. Two themes that comes up regularly in the therapy room and supervision at this service:- how expressive, transformative and healing … Continue reading →

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The 9 Most Overlooked Threats to a Marriage – Kelly Flanagan

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-m-flanagan/the-9-most-overlooked-thr_b_5972534.html Click on the link for this helpful slant on what works in primary relationship – and what can get in the way. We’ve seen this pop up in a few places on Facebook and elsewhere in the past week … Continue reading →

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