Author Archives: Sophia
Apologies
Recently I was sick with the flu and had to stay in bed for a few days (thank god for laptops). This enforced rest, however, gave me a rare opportunity to surf the net and check out some interesting websites … Continue reading
The Power of the Past
Someone recently asked me: “so why are you therapists so preoccupied with the past. We can’t change what has happened so why not let sleeping dogs lie?” It’s a very good question. The answer to that question depends to a … Continue reading
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is huge in psychology at the moment. No matter where you look there are mindfulness treatments being proposed for a range of very different psychological disorders and problems such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma, insomnia, relationship … Continue reading
The goal of therapy
I agree with the existential psychotherapists Rollo May that “the purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free”. That sounds like an ambitious goal so what does it really mean? Well, to me there are several levels to this. First … Continue reading
Recommended books about therapy
“Tales from a traveling couch: psychotherapist revisits his most memorable patients” Robert Akeret “The man who loved a polar bear and other psychotherapist’s tales” Robert Akeret “Why therapy works: Using our minds to change our brains”Louis Cozolino “The mummy at … Continue reading
Recommended books on love, sex and relationships
“The 5 love languages” Gary Chapman “How to think more about sex” Alain de Botton “Love 2.0” Barbara Frederickson “The bitch in the house: 26 women tell the truth about sex, solitude, work and marriage” Cathi Hanauer “The love secret” … Continue reading
Recommended books for therapists (and others who are interested)
“Mindful therapy: A guide for therapists and helping professionals” Thomas Bien “The neuroscience of psychotherapy: healing the social brain” Louis Cozolino “The making of a therapist: A practical guide for the inner journey” Louis Cozolino “The living stage: a step-by-step … Continue reading
Recommended Self-help books
” Rewire your brain: Think your way to a better life” John B. Arden “Opening the door of your heart:” Ajahn Brahm “Daring greatly” Brene Brown “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking” Oliver Burkeman “The feeling … Continue reading
Recommended books on Mindfulness
“When things fall apart” Pema Chodron “Going to places that scare you” Pema Chodron “Radical acceptance” Tara Brach “The mindful path to self-compassion: freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions” Christopher Germer “Peace is every step: The path of mindfulness … Continue reading
Exercise
Following on from my Journaling entry there is one more thing that I would strongly urge you to begin this year and that is…..yes, you guessed it: exercising. I’ll bet that is on many people’s new year’s resolution list anyway … Continue reading