A contract is a term used in Transactional Analysis (TA) which refers to a mutual agreement between 2 (or more) people or organisations. You could also think of it in terms of the commitments being made by each person - see my last post here.
When we meet at the beginning of Creative Kinesiology, we will create together a contract, or joint agreement, for the work we will do.
Let's explore this agreement through the lens of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.
Read MoreEngaging in the process of healing is a deep, and often long, journey.
The psychological resources you put into your own journey, will reap plenty throughout your therapeutic process.
Read MoreCulturally, we often think about trust as being only one thing: either someone is to be trusted, or someone is not. This makes sense on a basic level of safety: am I safe with this person, or not?
Once a feeling of safety is present, trust becomes even more interesting...
I believe there are many different shades and aspects of trust, which become more apparent within the therapeutic relationship.
Read MoreShame is a difficult emotion to be with.
My aim here is to shine some light on what shame is, which you might apply to your own inner life and use it to shine a light into the dark places that have felt shamed.
Read MoreWe all have parts of ourselves we feel are ugly.
Disowning or disconnecting from any part of yourself, results in not being fully present in the world, not accepting your gifts and talents and not fully participating in the world with energy, joy and vitality.
Read MoreThe richness of Transactional Analysis (TA) comes alive through the interaction with Creative Kinesiology.
For me, TA is a living entity. The frameworks are not meant to be theoretical and limited to books, or the mind. TA is designed to be an exploration of the self and others, through experience, relationships and co-creativity.
Read MoreI often come across people who sabotage their own goals, whether consciously or unconsciously. It's a very common phenomenon in psychology, complementary therapies and coaching practices.
Does it sound familiar to you? You want to reach your goal, but seem to sabotage yourself and undo all your good intentions.
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