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30/08/2025

This is a really helpful video for individuals and parents to understand more about sensory processing issues.

We now know that autistic and ADHD people process sensory information differently. This video explains what sensory processing is and the 8 sensory systems....

13/08/2025

I have worked within mental health services for most of my adult life. I have seen them change for better and worse but the one thing that remains the same is people’s pain and anguish.

We are constantly striving to find new and better ways of understanding ourselves and others, myself included. I am due to start another new training in February developed by Mark Solms in neuro psychoanalytic work. I am looking forward to this as for me it brings together my love of psychoanalysis, biology perhaps a way for me of integrating my experiences over a life time of working.

However, what I really believe in is the importance of one human being meeting with another in order to understand. A sharing of the pain, joy and grief along the way and the sense of connectedness that can exist between us.

Being authentic, open and non-judging all words we know well but how hard it can be to hold that place inside of ourselves. Perhaps life is meant to be filled with challenges and of course it is these challenges that pushes our awareness and development. There is however, no greater gift than being allowed to share another’s journey to self discovery

12/08/2025

https://neurosciencenews.com/empathy-emotional-conditioning-29546/

Empathy is such an important part of who we are as human beings. It allows us insight into what it may be like to be in someone else’s shoes. It can promote compassion and kindness. Some people have an abundance of empathy naturally and others have to learn it. But whatever way it is acquired it is a valuable assest to who we are as a human being.

Empathy isn't just innate — it can be trained by associating another person’s happiness with personal rewards.

12/08/2025

Estrangement
Dictionary meaning: ‘The fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group’.

Recently, I have been considering the topic of estrangement, as some clients have experienced it in relation to their families of origin. There are various forms of estrangement and ways it can present itself. In certain situations, it involves complete separation from someone, while in others, it may mean reducing or limiting contact.
Humans are naturally social beings who feel significant pain from estrangement. Some people choose to sever ties with family, while others face forced separation. This disconnectedness often leads individuals to question their actions and wonder if things could have been different.
Individuals may frequently experience a profound sense of powerlessness, with emotional pain persisting over time. While there is often an expectation that every issue can be resolved, I have observed numerous instances—both among adults and children—where circumstances could not be fully remedied, requiring individuals to manage ongoing challenges.
I welcome insights or perspectives from others regarding this experience.

27/07/2025

“The word listen contains the same letters as the word silent.” –Alfred Brendel

The biggest mistake most people make when it comes to listening is they’re so focused on what they’re going to say next or what the other person is saying is going to affect them that they fail to hear what’s being said. The words come through loud and clear, but the meaning is lost.

A mistake we can all make at times.

27/07/2025

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