An exploration of the term that I have introduced for my new book. Authenticity and vulnerability themselves have become an aesthetic, creating a grey area that impacts both the content creator and observer. Continue Reading
I would like to share with you, an article and talk that I provided for Wounds UK. The focus of the talk at the conference was for the nurses who were there, but this topic is relevant and adaptable to all. It explores Anxiety, Relationship with Self, Psychological Tension and Conditions of Worth. The below article was published after the talk, asContinue Reading
This article explores the risks that Postmodernism and Pluralism can present to the Person-centred Approach, as well as how we define the Counselling approaches we use, whilst also making room for developments and difference.Continue Reading
Here is the writing from Barry Grant, which introduces and explores the idea of Principled and Instrumental nondirectiveness in person-centred and client-centred therapy (Person-Centred Review 5:77-88 – 1990) Principled Nondirectiveness – an expression of an absence of the intention to make anything in particular happen, and of an openness to following the client’s direction (grounded in respect for the client) Instrumental Nondirectiveness – TheContinue Reading
Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – ‘A Theory of Personality and Behavior’ (1951) is one of the most essential capturings of a person-centred view of personality dynamics and behaviour, but can also be one of the hardest bits of Rogers theory to get your head around! I’ve explained and simplified them here…Continue Reading
Recently, I have been realising how misused the term “Self-actualization” is, and particularly in relation to the person-centred approach. This article attempts to set the record straight!Continue Reading
In this article and video I discuss why knowing your view on Human Nature is so important as a Therapist. I also include some questions to help you reflect on this topic, in attempt to help you uncover your own beliefs about Human Nature.Continue Reading
Suicide is an emotive topic in any context. This article focuses on how we might deal with this issue when it inevitably comes to our room.Continue Reading
I have recently taken a lot of learning from the Dalai Lama’s teachings and couldn’t help but notice a strong link to Counselling. I think one thing that we would all agree with is the universal desire of more happiness in our lives and the absence of suffering as much as possible. Continue Reading
In this article, I hope to tackle the on-going trend of integration and pluralism across many different approaches to Counselling. I focus particularly on the Person-Centred Approach (PCA) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as this appears to be the most common pairing and, in my opinion, mismatch.Continue Reading