the perils of empathy
Empathy is the ability to sense and fully grasp what another living being is experiencing from their perspective. Being an empath can be a wonderful … read more
what if… Sylvia Plath
It’s impossible for anyone to know for certain what Plath would have gone on to do with her life had she not ended it, but educated guesses can be made.
counselling skills in two different contexts
In comparing and contrasting two different contexts where counselling skills are used, I am going to use the examples of: I have experience of both … read more
navigating uncertainty: feeling ‘out of your depth’
The feeling of being out of your depth is a common experience that many individuals encounter at various stages in their lives. It occurs when … read more
maslow and rogers: needs and conditions
When I first encountered Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which can be viewed as a pyramid with physiological, basic needs, or conditions to be met, like … read more
psychodynamic theory: key therapeutic ideas
In seeking to explore the key ideas of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Donald Winnicott in this essay, it makes sense to me to focus … read more