thinking about thinking

thinking about thinking

Our ability to think about thought is a useful skill. It’s good to exercise it and keep it agile. In this short video, I talk about wide ranging things like Descartes’ mind/body dualism – ‘I think therefore I am’ and the Matrix! I also chat about where we put...
Congruence

Congruence

In this third of three videos about ‘core conditions’ for therapists, I talk about congruence, our ability to acknowledge and express our own truth in an honest, helpful way. Is being honest with ourselves more tricky in lock-down? interesting article here Along with...
Empathy

Empathy

In this first of three videos about ‘core conditions’ for therapists, I talk about empathy – our intention to put ourselves in other people’s shoes. A lack of empathy can lead to a wide range of challenges. Along with ‘Unconditional positive regard’ and...
Lock-down role reversal

Lock-down role reversal

I did a video in a supermarket carpark about topsy-turvy role reversal introvert and extrovert stuff. I get the panic on the rare times when i’m out but my introvert friend loves being out during lock-down! Get in touch if you want to connect:...
Developing our emotional vocabulary

Developing our emotional vocabulary

How would you rate your ability to express your feelings in the here-and-now? Often we find ourselves returning to the same, limited palette of happy, angry, sad, scared and don’t stray from the usual. Although it’s a good start, it’s often useful to develop our...