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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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The Longing for Belonging – Charles Eisenstein

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-eisenstein/indigeneity-and-belonging_b_8011302.html Originally written for our local Schumacher College, in the context of a course Charles was leading. Charles features regularly on this blog – the writer believes him to be one of the important thinkers and writers of our time. … Continue reading →

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Your Sexuality: Ask & Tell: Alyssa Royse at TEDxRainier

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Forthright and sensible TED talk from Alyssa, making some valuable points about sexuality and the toxicity of sexual shame, backed up with a few hard-hitting statistics. She defines ‘sex’ as ‘a consensual act between adults, and gives focus to consent … Continue reading →

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Laci Green on Sexual Objectification

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Thanks Monica, for your post and link to Laci on You Tube. Liking what Laci has to say on this important and relevant theme, about the embedded sexual objectification (especially of women) that runs through our cultures, and how harmful … Continue reading →

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Madiha Bhatti on the harm perpetuated/done by songs that objectify

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Powerful piece by Madiha on her response to song lyrics that objectify, the cultural gender issues wrapped up in this, and the harm done to all of us. Thanks to Ali for drawing our attention to this. Palace Gate Counselling … Continue reading →

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Get REAL & challenging/moving beyond homophobia

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Thank you to The Good Men Project on Twitter for this useful link to an article about Get REAL’s work at U.S. college level contributing to ‘unlearning homophobia and embracing everyone’. http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/frat-soro-against-homophobia-jvinc/?utm_content=buffer4dba9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Clearly this has a U.S. cultural context and … Continue reading →

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