Learning to set boundaries: when the steak stands for much more than food
Do you find it hard to say what you need for fear of bothering others? Discover what lies behind the difficulty of setting boundaries and how to start expressing yourself.
What we keep learning in the consulting room
We write about what really comes up in sessions: anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief. No quick tips, no ten-step lists.
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Does anxiety scare you?
Does feeling anxious scare you, or do you dread it coming back? Discover what happens in your body, what it may be signalling and why fear of fear appears.
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Living from the body: listening to what you feel and need
Learn what it means to connect with the body and how to observe sensations, emotions and needs with more attention, respect and kindness.
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Calma Kids: a space to be and let be
Discover how play, bonding and a safe space can support emotional development, self-esteem and relationships in childhood.
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Stopping to Be: why is it so hard to rest without guilt?
Do you find it hard to rest without feeling guilty? Discover what may lie behind the need to always be doing, and how to start stopping.
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Strength and sensitivity: two forces that can live together in balance
Being sensitive does not mean being weak. Discover how sensitivity, vulnerability and strength can coexist without you having to harden yourself to stay protected.
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Why do people give me their opinion about me when I haven’t asked?
Does it bother you when people comment on your body or your decisions unasked? Discover why it happens and how to set boundaries without having to justify yourself.
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Are you worth what you produce?
Do you feel you are worth more when you produce? Discover how self-demand can tie self-esteem to performance and why it is so hard to stop without guilt.
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Grief in children: how to support them through loss
How do children live grief? Discover how it can show at each age, how to support them and when it may be advisable to seek help.
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How to explain the death of a loved one to a child
How to explain death to a child: which words to use, what to avoid, how to answer their questions and support them with honesty, calm and safety.
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(S)avis i (B)ells: an art project on ageing and wisdom
What does it mean to grow old today? (S)avis i (B)ells invites us to reflect on ageism, identity, beauty, bonds and meaning in old age.
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How to overcome body insecurity and accept your body
Does your body shape how you live? Discover how beauty pressure works and how to build a kinder relationship with your body and with yourself.
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Procrastination is a form of fear
Do you put off important tasks again and again? Discover how fear, perfectionism or feeling blocked can lie behind procrastination.
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