A variety of short posts, mostly combining psychoanalytic and energy psychological perspectives

ADDRESSING DEEPER STRUCTURAL REVERSALS IN ENERGY PSYCHOTHERAPY –

NOTES FOR POTENTIAL CLIENTS ON THE NATURE OF ENERGY PSYCHOTHERAPY

I am a psychoanalyst and still consider there is much of value in that tradition. It is the oldest and original form of psychotherapy and much knowledge and insight has  been garnered over the generations since Freud's first explorations of the unconscious mind in the late 19th century. However, many years ago I concluded that psychoanalysis, as commonly practised, was not always as helpful as we might need it to be to resolve the problems our clients and patients present. 

In the famous novel by Oscar Wilde, a narcissistic Dorian Gray preserves his own youthful appearance by means of having a portrait of himself in the attic that progressively assumes a more and more hideous quality. Somehow the entropy of ageing is transferred to the portrait, allowing Dorian to maintain his healthful order. 

In the practice of energy psychotherapy, I have recently identified strange emotional-energetic constellations that remain as indigestible and toxic formations within the human system. They may have something in common with Bion's concept of 'bizarre objects' (Bion, 1962a & 1962b).

Trauma distorts ‘psychic space’ and creates ‘black holes’ in the mind 

Notes on supervision – a stance of disciplined ignorance

Behavioural impulsivity is a well-recognized, often quite core, feature of ADHD. What is less commonly appreciated is the cognitive version of this, which takes the form of 'jumping to conclusions'. This occurs when a person bases a rapid conclusion on a superficial or impressionistic appraisal of a situation, or on an inadequate consideration of the relevant facts. A message or communication or piece of information may be misperceived or misunderstood, but the typical ADHD impatience means the person does not take the time and effort to suspend a conclusion until the reality has been properly ascertained. 

Coping with Bipolar 2 Disorder

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

PSYCHOENERGETIC SCIENCE AND THE WORK OF WILLIAM TILLER – EXPLORATIONS OF THE INTERPLAY OF THE MIND, SUBTLE ENERGY, MAGNETIC MONOPOLES, AND HIGHER DIMENSIONS

Awareness of ADHD has increased enormously in recent years. This has led to many people wondering whether they may have this condition. The truth is that ADHD is a very broad spectrum of features, not all of which may be expressed in a particular individual. There is a great range of severity, from mild to very disabling.