The River of Integration – Discovering Flow and Harmony Between the Chaos and Rigidity
What is the River of Integration? The River of Integration is a metaphor coined by Daniel Siegel in his book Mindsight. It is used to describe a human being that is thriving, healthy and well. When the river (and human being) is integrated, healthy and flowing, it is – Flexible, Adaptive, Coherent, Energised, and Stable.…
Starting to Shift from the Drama Triangle to the Winner’s Triangle
A few years ago when I was studying, I came across the drama triangle. It made a lot of sense to me at the time in relation to the different scripts we can play out in our relationships. So, What is the Karpman Drama Triangle? The Karpman Drama Triangle is also known as the rescue triangle. It…
Am I Hungry? Maybe the Hunger Awareness Scale Can Help You Decide!
After writing about emotional and biological hunger (two types of hunger), I thought I would share with you one of the tools I use with clients to identify biological hunger. It is called the hunger awareness scale. Am I Hungry? Remember when you were a child and you ate when you were hungry? That is what…
3 of the Best Books on Self-Acceptance
Looking for some inspiration on self-acceptance? Or want to be reminded about what you already know deep within? Either way, the following three books on self-acceptance all bring something unique to the table and will support you on your adventure of self-acceptance. 3 of the Best Books on Self-Acceptance Book 1 – The Gifts of…
What is the Difference Between Acceptance and Acknowledgement?
As I have been working with clients in the MBSR Course, one question that is arising is the difference between acceptance and acknowledgment. Like most things, it depends on how you interpret it, so today I am going to share from two texts that I have learnt from Full Catastrophe Living and the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook. Subsequently, in…
5 Simple Ways to Feel Content Right Now
Ever felt you are continually striving? Striving to be more, be better, be healthier or get to somewhere? You know, the I’ll be happy when… thought process. Don’t worry I can relate and was constantly on that cycle growing up. Maybe it had to do with being a professional athlete, I’m not sure. However, growing…
Nine Mindfulness Tips from Jon Kabat-Zinn
Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness In the following shorts series of videos, Jon Kabat-Zinn shares 9 mindfulness tips. The first 7 have been referred to as the 7 attitudinal foundations of mindfulness in his book Full Catastrophe Living. However, Jon has indicated he would look at adding another 2 – gratitude and generosity. Following is a brief…
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