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Topic:monochrome and blue  Nigel  July 4th,2011I’ve just been reviewing the last post,and the most important thing is missing. It sounds like everything is going smoothly and we’re brimming with confidence,but that just isn’t true. Every day I wonder what the hell we think we’re up to. We aren’t up to this. We don’t have the knowledge,the skills,[...]       Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel February 10th,2011Don’t pressure me to have an alcoholic drink when I refuse the first offer. And please don’t pressure anyone else. You see,you may have no idea why someone is saying no. Here are some possibilities: Addiction The person may be an addict who no longer drinks. Any alcohol will trigger the old desire [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel September 24th,2010Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel September 22nd,2010Our bodies function better if we get a modest amount of physical exercise each day,enough to speed up our breathing a bit but not get out of breath. [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel September 4th,2010Some people live in the past:“If only I’d taken that job”,“Why didn’t I work harder at school”,“Maybe if I hadn’t lost my temper that day”. Some people live in the future:“Once I leave home”,“When I get promoted”,“In retirement I’ll have the time”. Actually this universe is rigged so we [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel September 3rd,2010So I’m sitting at my computer feeling weak and tired. I intended to do some writing,but what’s the point,it won’t be any good. And anyway I don’t feel like writing. I’m lethargic,unmotivated,really can’t be bothered. But I make myself start. That’s all,start,take one step. The agreement is that it [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel September 2nd,2010This new series will be tricks that work for me when I need to get myself going on a bad day [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel May 19th,2010Clinical research into such matters as the relative effectiveness of different types of toothbrush,and the habutuative effect of sleeping pills,cannot be interpreted as crudely as many people think. [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel April 10th,2010It may be worth seeking the help of someone who can help you review memories that are currently destructive. [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel April 5th,2010Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel March 30th,2010Sometimes a counsellor will suggest trying something new which might help solve your problems. Some counsellors major on solution-focussed therapy. [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel February 26th,2010Carl Rogers founded ‘Person-Centred Counselling’,and his approach could usefully underpin every other form of counselling. [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel February 18th,2010Here’s a list of the approaches I’ve come across from the point of view of how the practitioner expects to achieve progress. [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel February 16th,2010If you have a cliff to climb then a guide will probably help. Before leading people up this cliff I've explained a few basics to them. (Can you spot the climbers?) I first experienced formal counselling in the seventies. Before then,influenced by TV and films,I thought it would involve lying down on [...] Topic:monochrome and blue Nigel February 12th,2010 | |||||
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