A ‘bad’ emotion Of all the emotions branded as ‘negative’ in our society, anger probably occupies the position of chief villain. It should be banished, silenced, banned, locked behind the bars. Being angry is equal to being ‘bad.’ If your child shouts in anger in a public place, you freeze in fear that people may … Continue reading Anger management? Befriending the Genii in the Bottle
Are you feeling more comfortable giving or receiving? Can you ask for help when you are struggling to complete a task by yourself or need support? In these reflections shared by one of my clients she considers the inner obstacles that may prevent us from asking help and suggests some ways of overcoming them. *** … Continue reading From the therapy room: Asking for help
One day, not too long ago I had a challenging but helpful conversation with a good friend of mine about empathy. It started from my phone call. I had been feeling a bit sad that evening, listening to the rain and to an old wound that came throbbing again, and so I rang her. We … Continue reading Helping a friend in a dark place: Empathy and Sympathy
One of the most common complaints that bring people to therapy is anxiety. Anxiety is something familiar to all of us. Part and parcel of our human condition it peppers our existence and we develop strategies and learn how cope with anxiety on the daily basis. However, sometimes anxiety can become so intense or so … Continue reading Dealing with anxiety
EFT tapping is getting more and more known among people interested in holistic approaches to health which recognize the inherent and inseparable connection between mind and body. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is an extremely versatile tool that can be used both in therapy and for self-help. Here are just a few examples of the wide … Continue reading Discover Emotional Freedom Technique – Free EFT tapping workshops in Cambridge