What does it mean to be fully conscious on the planet today? It is a grand statement and in reality a humbling experience. I would so much like to be conscious and can think of so many things that I mean by that statement. Often when I talk about it, I am referring to the [...]
I’ve been thinking recently about how annoying it is when a life coach, or motivational speaker, makes one of those broad-brush-stroke claims for us all like: “There is nothing to change” or (my personal favourite), “You are already perfect as you are.” Your life could be resembling a train wreck at this point and you [...]
Longing for Intimacy? – Don’t let your old pain get in the way. Juliet Yelverton Do you long for someone completely caring and understanding. A lover who can give you a special embrace and a loving word. How shocking it is when you have found that deep intimacy with a partner but it becomes a [...]
The art of the natural therapist Jo Hanstead July 2013 Just about everyone can learn to play a few notes on an instrument, or draw a picture. Some will be happy with a taste, others will carry on to explore interesting techniques or create new forms. In every expression of creativity, people have differing talent [...]
Healing from Cancer – Miracles can happen Life can be turned upside down, when suddenly you discover that you have an illness like cancer. The very name fills us with fear and feels like a death sentence. Yet the reality is that there can be a 90% cure rate for many types of cancer. It [...]
Exploring Emerson’s Trauma Crying Theory in the Treatment of Babies- Seeking Accurate Empathy – By Karlton Terry Many baby therapists agree that crying ranks near or at the top of parental motivations for seeking psychological and somatic assistance. Unfortunately some therapies are simply aimed at “stopping the crying,” including repressive behavior modification techniques which only [...]
Karlton Terry’s therapeutic work with birth trauma By Ilka Maria Thurmann Translated by Pete Hetherington, 08.05.2005 1.) Introduction to Karlton Terry’s working methods: personal attitudes and techniques used The time is ripe for Karlton Terry’s therapeutic work with birth trauma. Internationally, Karlton Terry is one of the most highly recognized teachers and experienced therapists for [...]
Dumped again? Time to find your Inner Lover. Sometimes love seems to fade and what was a happy relationship suddenly feels empty. Sad when both are in agreement that the time has come to finish, but even sadder when you are the one that is still in love but your partner wants to quit. How [...]
The Single Parents Guide to Anger Management in 2013 & Beyond I hate to break it to you, but single parenthood is no easy task, and even if you and your ex-partner are amicable, you may still have to deal with your child or children’s issues surrounding the split, as well as potentially your own. [...]
No Belting for Beltane’s Children The Rites of Beltane may lead to the conception of children who later bless our days with their laughter. Native American tribes say we must do ‘nothing to harm the children’. Children’s innocence must be protected. Yet often parents feel bad at the way they have treated them. Most parents [...]