The Laughter of Recognition
Most people think therapy is all tears and tissues — not laughter. Sure, sometimes you laugh in a dark, self-deprecating
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Confessions of a healthcare avoider
For the past months I have not been feeling well enough to put my fingers to the keyboard to share
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Winter cocooning at 60 degrees north
My Christmas school reports were always the worst. I was slow to start up again after the summer break, and
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What if things don’t happen for a reason?
The expression, ‘everything happens for a reason’ makes my toes curl. Especially when it is uttered with a helpless shrug
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Adressing Cultural Shadows
‘Sharing the Dove’ is a Dutch initiative by four young people with Jewish and Muslim backgrounds. Their aim is to
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No one tells the truth in therapy
Summary: psychology has helped us to see that everyone holds a personal, subjective version of the truth. While this is
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Befriending the green-eyed monster
A former colleague has just been awarded a really influential role in a government advisory committee. I am happy for
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Taking ownership of your relocation
At this time of the year, we play musical chairs in the world of international relocation. For families with children,
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The shadow as a guide to new inner frontiers
International nomads have much in common; a sense of adventure, courage, adaptability and even a touch of the romantic. We
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The art of landing gently
If you have the misfortune of landing on the Polderbaan at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, it will take at least