How Freud Is Still Relevant Today

How Freud Is Still Relevant Today

How Freud Is Still Relevant Today     Prompted by last month’s blog on Narcissism, this is the first in a series on some of the founding members in psychoanalysis and some of their ideas, many of which, I believe, are still useful for us today.  Widely...
Narcissism

Narcissism

Narcissism The term ‘narcissism’ is banded around a lot. But what does being a narcissist actually mean? And how do we work out if we are in a relationship with one, or even if we might be one ourselves?  Origins of Narcissism  The term...
The Art of Self-soothing 4: Using Our Senses

The Art of Self-soothing 4: Using Our Senses

Using Our Senses This final post in my series is about using our bodily senses to self-soothe. There are lots of ways that we can self-sooth by looking. Sight Natural Vistas As I’ve already mentioned in a previous post, nature and landscapes are very calming. For...
The Art of Self-soothing 3: Creativity

The Art of Self-soothing 3: Creativity

Creativity is a sure way to self-soothe. People have lost themselves in creative pursuits since time began.  Getting in touch with our creativity is a way of reaching something within ourselves. By allowing this to develop we can usually make something bigger than...
The Art of Self-Soothing 2: Nature

The Art of Self-Soothing 2: Nature

This month’s way to self soothe is by being in nature. It’s long been known and proven that being outside and preferably in nature can improve our mental health. Take a Short Walk The simplest ways are often the most effective. Such as going for a short walk from your...