Funnybone Counselling & Coaching

13/01/2026

When I ran my detox, Crisis Detox at Duntroon under the auspices of the Drug Referral and Information Centre, I searched for different theories and I found the amazing Dorothy Rowe. She spoke about Desperate Defences rather than biologically permanent DSM categories. People love what she said about Depression.
ONLY GOOD PEOPLE GET DEPRESSED. Having been in business for 31 years, I can tell you that there are no better words to say to someone severely depressed. To categorise humanity in a simplistic 5 negative symptoms of the DSM is niave and part of patriarchal way of explaining and tragically simplifying the human condition. Dorothy and I travelled extensively talking about why we do what we do and I consistently saw people coming out of depression and other conditions because they understand why they did what they did. She was Living Genius of Australia before she died by mainstream psychology sadly hardly knows her.

13/01/2026

Vipassana in the World
I want to apologise for the lack of content because I promised to do more, so I want to start with a conversation about Vipassana. Please remember this is my opinion of holding Vippie in the outside world. I wouldn't dare change or consider thinking I knew enough to guide the classic Vipassana Course. That is Vipassana's job but I know the frustration in the outside world on How do you tell the truth, how do you keep your own counsel and ethics, how do you earn money for yourself, your family and your pets. Over and over people have asked me how to bridge the great divide. Goenka gives a small clue. We are householders and we need to navigate the world. I believe that it is vital in order to sustain some form of equilbrium, not thinking and definately not feeling, but deep observation in the worse of circumstances, or in annihilation moments, to be able to sit in equilbrium because your meditation muscle is so strong. The first thing I believe you need to understand is that most people cannot sustain 2hrs a day and they sadly give up. How I have done this over 30 years is to modify. It's ok, it's not biblical script, so work out where you can fit it and keep reminding to observe. When you go to the Loo, attach observation moments and take yourself into the present moment. Getting in the car, wait and observe the panorama and start to observe your breath and commence Anapana. The time waiting for a coffee or food go inside yourself and observe your breath. Before you sleep observe and meditate, even 5 minutes will switch you into observation. The power of continuity albeit smaller than recommended will keep reminding you of the gift of observation. Hope that helps Maryanne :))

21/12/2024

AMAZING AND ABOUT TIME!! IT IS TOTALLY UNNECESSARY TO HURT ANIMALS

14/08/2023

Victory for dogs on the Central Coast!

This outcome highlights the massive potential of people power. It shows what can be achieved when we stand together to oppose the commercialized exploitation and breeding of dogs.

Thank you to our Animal Justce Party Central Coast Regional Group for taking up the fight for dogs! Patrick Murphy, a dedicated member of the local AJP Central Coast chapter, delivered an impassioned address opposing the proposed development during the recent Planning Panel assembly.

Appreciation also goes to Animal Liberation, who have been the driving force in this campaign.

Big thank you to every community member who contributed submissions and stood resolutely in defense of dogs!!

If you are on the Central Coast and would like to lean more about our local group https://nsw.animaljusticeparty.org/central_coast_local_group

15/09/2021

Dexter Kruger is celebrating his milestone birthday with a smaller party than usual this year due to COVID-19 but says he has a lot to be thankful for.

30/08/2021

10/06/2021

Mario Ejis worked at Rotterdam's Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo in the Netherlands for more than 20 years. Throughout his time there, he accumulated several great memories and really connected with most…