The Symbolism of a Spider: Weaving the Threads of Life, Fate, and Creativity.
Within the framework of Carl Jung’s analytical psychology, symbols are vital in helping us navigate the depths of our unconscious. The...
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Oct 43 min
Rooting Into the Self: Strength and Transformation Through Sandplay Therapy and the 12 Tray Process
Just as a tree grows from the depths of its roots into a towering presence, so too does the process of Sandplay therapy guide individuals...
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Aug 55 min
Unleashing the Rhizome: Deleuze and Guattari Enter the Dialogue
With Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, Ogden, Yalom, Becker, and Anna Our exploration into the human psyche has traversed through the...
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Jul 295 min
Denying the Inevitable:
Ernest Becker Challenges Yalom and Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, Ogden, and Anna The exploration of the human psyche often leads...
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Jul 235 min
Embracing the Sun and Shadows
Irvin Yalom Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, Ogden, and Anna In the ongoing journey through the depths of the human psyche, each...
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Jul 154 min
Finding Purpose: Jordan's Leap from Corporate Stress to Counselling Success
Jordan sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, and a hot cup of tea steaming beside them. He was on the cusp of making a major career...
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Jul 125 min
Mistaking People for Hats: Thomas Ogden Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, Klein, and Anna
The journey through the mind continues, with each pioneer in psychoanalysis offering a unique perspective that deepens our understanding...
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Jul 113 min
Navigating the Light and Shadow: Independence and the Dance of Solitude
"In the quiet clash of dawn and dusk, A soul dances between joy and husk. A single heart, two paths to roam, In light and shadow, finds...
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Jul 54 min
A Controversial Twist: Melanie Klein Joins Freud, Bowlby, Winnicott, and Anna
Episode 4 In psychoanalysis, few figures have stirred as much debate and provoked as many passionate responses as Melanie Klein. Known...
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Jul 44 min
Unveiling the emotion paradox: Authentic self-hood and the unspoken dialogue.
While emotions are an undeniable part of our existence, open discussions about specific or general emotions are surprisingly rare. The...
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Jul 420 min
Bereavment in the Family
Grief, as defined in the dictionary, is a profound and intense sorrow. When a child experiences emotional bereavement, it can be just as...
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Jun 295 min
Louise Bourgeois, Psychoanalysis, and Self-Injury: A Multifaceted Exploration with Chandler and Steggals
Louise Bourgeois' art, with its deep psychoanalytic underpinnings, offers profound insights into the complexities of self-injury. By...
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Jun 284 min
Embracing the ‘Good Enough’ Parent: Winnicott Joins Freud, Bowlby, and Anna
Introduction: In the evolving narrative of psychological understanding, each pioneering thinker adds a unique thread to the rich...
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Jun 254 min
Navigating the Dilemma: The Role of Student Counsellors in Triad Counselling
The Benefits of Triad Counselling Triad counselling has gained popularity as an effective method for counsellor training and development....
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Jun 233 min
The Gravitational Pull of Trauma: An Invisible Portkey to the Past
Imagine trauma as an enchanted, cursed object, like a portkey from the Harry Potter series (Rowling, 2000: 70). Normally, portkeys are...
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Jun 215 min
Journey into Attachment: Bowlby Meets Freud's Anna
Introduction: While Freud’s psychoanalysis examined the unconscious and the dynamics of the mind, Bowlby’s attachment theory offers a...
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Jun 164 min
Parallel Process in Counselling with Clients Who Self-Injure
Parallel process, a phenomenon observed in counselling and supervision, involves the replication of client-therapist dynamics within the...
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Jun 123 min
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Counselling Volunteer Placements.
Counselling volunteer placements offer aspiring counsellors valuable opportunities to gain practical experience, contribute to their...
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Jun 124 min
Exploring Erotic Transference: A Journey with Freud
Introduction: In the heart of Vienna, the era of the late 19th century witnessed the blossoming of a field that would forever change the...
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Jun 112 min
Mastering Incongruence and Integrity in Counselling: "Do as I Say, But Not as I Do"
In counselling, integrity is often hailed as one of the cornerstones of effective practice (BACP, 2019). We emphasise to our clients the...
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Jun 62 min
Understanding Beneficence and Nonmaleficence: Core Ethical Principles in Counselling Training and Practice
In counselling practice, ethical principles guide practitioners in making decisions that best serve their clients. Among these...
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Jun 63 min
Addressing Racism in the Counselling Training Classroom
Racism is an insidious issue that permeates many facets of society, including the counselling profession. As future counsellors undergo...
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Jun 53 min
The Dangers of Teaching a Subject One Knows Little About
In counselling education, the role of a tutor is paramount. Tutors shape the minds of future counselling generations, imparting not only...
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May 276 min
The Benefits of Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) for Clients and Young People
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving an individual's capacity to understand the mental...
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May 263 min
Understanding the Benefits of Attachment Theory When Working with Children
Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and further expanded by Mary Ainsworth, is a psychological model that describes the dynamics...
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May 264 min
The Dangers of Counselling Children Without Experience or Qualifications: Ethical Considerations
Counselling children is a delicate and critical endeavour, requiring specialised training, experience, and a deep understanding of child...
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Sep 8, 20238 min
The complex emotions of abandonment and loneliness: A deep dive.
Fear is a complex and often deeply ingrained emotion with various manifestations that can profoundly affect our lives. In this article I...
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Sep 7, 20232 min
The Unspoken Emotions: Exploring the Cultural Ideals of Feeling
In the realm of emotions, our inner landscapes are often uncharted territories. Most research delves into the tangible realm of actual...
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Jun 28, 20234 min
Music - the great equaliser.
Emotions, music, emotional intelligence and us: Do you wonder what it is about a particular song or piece of music that can have the...
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