A myriad of thoughts of feelings popped up as I began to write about Mothers’ Day. As with all occassions, an individuals’ own circumstances will inform their experiences and associations.
As we markInternational Gambling Harms Awareness Day, it is important to recognise that while gambling itself has changed dramatically, gambling harm has remained largely hidden. What has changed is how quickly harm can develop, how easily it can be concealed, and how seamlessly gambling now fits in...
I think that one of the moments, or collection of moments, that I miss the most were the times that I began to practice at adulthood with a small group of friends. All of us tentatively trying to apply observed theory and the idea of how we thought things should look or be as we tried to cook a meal...
For many people in the UK, calling a helpline can feel daunting. Whether someone is experiencing emotional distress, facing a practical crisis, or supporting a loved one, picking up the phone is often a last step after trying to cope alone. Understanding what usually happens during a helpline call c...
Like many others, I’ve never really looked forward to Mondays or the return to work after the weekend. There was a time in my last role when Mondays felt heavy long before they arrived. Even thinking about going back to work would cast a shadow over the weekend. By the time Monday came, I was alread...
January brings the possibility of many new and exciting things. It is a time to think about what you value and desire for the year ahead; a time, perhaps, to do something new and unusual or different. However, instead of braving the icy weather and taking a chance with a new adventure, all too often...
A physicist told me that. A man who helpeddevelop the laser, who could not have been further from the art world if he had tried. Someone constitutionally allergic to anything he considered “frivolous.” And yet this line — his line — has stayed with me for years.
Writing about kindness was prompted by the fact that World Kindness day is this month, but why keep kindness contained to a day? Or a month? Kindness should be something that we keep at the forefront at all times, because let’s be honest, where would any of us be in the world if kindness didn’t exis...
Every year on the 10th of October, we mark World Mental Health Day. For me, it's a moment to pause and reflect. It's a day to check in, not just with myself, but with the people around me. I have been working in this field since before my prefrontal cortex was fully formed. My family is littered wit...
The ever-changing ebb and flow of social dynamics for teens is brutal, especially for girls.
I first discovered art therapy 20 years ago, as a client in rehab. In very early recovery from addiction, I felt like my life was in ruins, and I had little hope for the future. The weekly art therapy sessions, however, felt like a lifeline. There was something extraordinarily empowering about creat...
The idea of a guide, mentor, or coach is as old as storytelling itself. From the wise figures of mythology, to Joseph Campbell’sHero’s Journey, to Tarkovsky’sStalker, humanity has always looked to figures who help others navigate uncertainty, confront inner struggles, and discover purpose. These arc...
