Understanding The Narcissist’s Prayer: A Tool for Insight and Healing In the field of psychotherapy, one of the most challenging and complex dynamics we often encounter is the impact of narcissistic abuse. Such experiences can profoundly affect the lives of those...
John Dray
Understanding The Narcissist’s Prayer: A Tool for Insight and Healing
Understanding Domestic Abuse: The Three-Planet Model
Understanding Domestic Abuse: The Three-Planet Model I have encountered numerous cases where domestic abuse is misunderstood, not only by those directly involved but also by the systems designed to help. To bridge this gap in understanding, I often refer to what is...
What Is the Difference Between a Psychotherapist and a Counsellor?
What Is the Difference Between a Psychotherapist and a Counsellor? When clients come to me for help, they often ask, “What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a counsellor?” It’s a common question, and the distinction can be quite important when seeking...
Does the TV series ‘The Mentalist’ have anything to say about mental health?
A bit of fun this month. “The Mentalist,” a popular TV series that aired from 2008 to 2015, primarily focused on crime-solving and psychological manipulation. However, several aspects of the show touch on themes related to mental health, even if they are not...
Who Is Jon Kabat-Zinn and What Is His Contribution to Mindfulness?
Who Is Jon Kabat-Zinn and What Is His Contribution to Mindfulness? When I first began exploring mindfulness, I quickly encountered the name Jon Kabat-Zinn. If you’re unfamiliar with him, Jon Kabat-Zinn is widely recognised as a pioneer in the integration of...
Exploring the Link Between Anxiety and Anger
Exploring the Link Between Anxiety and Anger In my journey through therapy, I’ve often found myself grappling with two emotions that seem to be at odds with one another: anxiety and anger. At first glance, they may appear to be completely separate experiences, but...
Painting Life with the Palette of Emotions: Exploring Happiness, Sadness, Anger, and Fear
Exploring Happiness, Sadness, Anger, and Fear As I navigate through life, I’ve come to see that emotions are like colours on a painter’s palette—each one adding depth and dimension to the canvas of my experiences. The four basic emotions—happiness, sadness, anger, and...
Exploring the Link Between Sleep and Anger: Understanding the Connection
When I tell my therapist that I didn’t sleep, she often asks me what I am angry about. This might seem like an unusual question, but there’s a profound connection between our emotions and sleep patterns. In my experience, sleep is not just a physical act of resting;...
Eyeing up the opposition, a quick look at automated therapy
Introduction How would you feel about a computerised psychotherapy? As a glance towards the evolution of therapies, I find the comparison between digital interventions like Deprexis and traditional psychotherapy fascinating. Each has its own set of benefits, catering...
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