musings

Hope, Faith and Basic Trust -- Part 2.

As Life would have it, since posting last time I stumbled upon Stephen Jenkinson’s writings about hope, in his wonderful book, Die Wise ....

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Aug 23 min read

Hope, Faith and Basic Trust – Part 1.

I’ve been thinking a lot about hope, lately. Specifically, the question of whether hope is necessary, helpful, or even remotely in the...

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Jul 34 min read

Three Questions for Therapists

In consult conversations with potential clients I encourage and enjoy responding to questions—about therapy, how I work, how a session...

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Mar 303 min read

longer pieces

2022: Love beyond death: Suicide, acceptance and the awakening of the bereaved.

An autoethnographical enquiry into the profound and transformative journey of a beloved's voluntary death. (master's thesis)

2020: Psychotherapy as Love made Visible

This paper offers an in-depth exploration of the topic of work, as an expression of love, in the context of a spiritual orientation. (Approx. 5000 words)

2019: Spirituality, Psychotherapy and Transformation – A Dance Toward Wholeness

An essay about spirituality, psychotherapy and the relationship between the two, particularly with respect to the healing, growth and transformation possible within the context of a psychotherapeutic relationship. (Approx. 5000 words)