On Friday, November 29th, the House of Commons in the UK voted on the Assisted Dying bill. It was a free vote, which is traditional on issues…… Read more “Assisted Dying – Thoughts for Therapists”
Category: theory
CLASS – A SPACE FOR THERAPISTS TO EXPLORE
The theraputic world is a world populated by white middle class people, from initial training to the faces, and voices which gain prominence. Even embarking on therapy…… Read more “CLASS – A SPACE FOR THERAPISTS TO EXPLORE”
Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence
Across the world, and throughout history indigenous peoples have identified sacred trees, hills, mountains and waterways. Across the world and throughout history white supremacy has felled them,…… Read more “Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence”
Cake and Non-Monogamy
I may have been joking when I suggested on Mastodon that I was going to end all sessions with the words “This is the Way” but I…… Read more “Cake and Non-Monogamy”
What is supervision?
This is the first in a series of blog posts exploring the topic of supervision – and as the starting point is intended as an introduction to…… Read more “What is supervision?”
It does what it says on the tin
Imagine if I came into your kitchen and removed all the labels from the tins, leaving you unsure whether you were about to add baked beans or…… Read more “It does what it says on the tin”
The Next Step – Supervision
I have sat, laptop open, mist drifting across the valley, wondering where to begin this post. In some ways it is an announcement, but one with roots…… Read more “The Next Step – Supervision”
Anti Oppressive Practice and Walking Therapy
Some of my readers will be aware that as well as the more conventional forms of therapy, either in a therapy room, or online, I also do…… Read more “Anti Oppressive Practice and Walking Therapy”
Whats love got to do with it?
This is the edited text of a workshop I gave in as part of Pink Therapies Non-Monogamy November strand. The title of the presentation was “What’s love…… Read more “Whats love got to do with it?”
No, I am not a sex positive therapist
I have been meaning to write this blog for a couple of years now, and the strange inbetweenenss of twixtmas seems very appropriate. First a confession, that…… Read more “No, I am not a sex positive therapist”
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