Neurosis and Psychosis is There a Difference Today I thought we could look at the difference between neurosis and psychosis. This is a common question for many newly qualified psychotherapists. Psychopathology or mental illness is traditionally divided in two: neurotic … Continue reading →
Research and Interventions using Self-Determination Theory The following posting is based on the notes take during a lecture at Loughborough University in 2011 by Dr Richard Ryan, I thought folk might find this useful. Dr Richard Ryan of Rochester University, … Continue reading →
Myth and Metaphor For regular readers of my postings, please forgive the lack of an article yesterday. It is traditional after our International Hypno-Psychotherapy Conference I take a week off to re-charge the batteries and yesterday was a travelling day. … Continue reading →
1100 and Going Strong Today is the 1100th blog posting I have done, it amazes me that I could come up with 1100 things to talk about. I hope that some of you managed to find some use with some … Continue reading →
A Chance to Meet Old Friends and Make New Ones Well this is the official day one of the International Hypno-Psychotherapy Conference. It is my favourite day, getting to see old friends and meet some new ones. The conference provides … Continue reading →
Another Year Another Conference Well it is June, and in my calendar since 2001 it has been time for conference. I, with my bestie Fiona Biddle, have organised 18 conferences in that time. Two years we ran two in one … Continue reading →
Stay the Course Today’s post title is not unique. Indeed, it is a common phrase used with people who are on a journey of discovery. The idea that when we are going through life there will be many things which … Continue reading →
It’s OK to be Uninspired I know the title today may seem incongruent, but hear me out. When I was preparing to write this today, I must admit to feeling underwhelmed with enthusiasm. In the next couple of days I … Continue reading →
The Power of Connectedness For today’s posting I have been musing on the power of connections between people. One of the things that I have seen much of in my practice is people that feel that they are truly alone, … Continue reading →
Therapeutic Self Care There is a lot of very heavy things happening in the world today. It would be foolish to believe that these events for not effect our clients, as well as ourselves. Indeed, when clients bring to the … Continue reading →
