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The Paradoxical Theory Of Change 2020

blue skies Posted on September 28, 2020 by Miriam GraceJune 7, 2022

CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR MY NEW VIDEO: “The Paradoxical Theory of Change”   ..change occurs when one becomes what he is, not when he tries to become what he is not. Change does not take place through a coercive attempt … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Anxiety, Awareness, Being, chronic illness, Compassion, mindfulness, Person Centered, Psychotherapy | Tagged Acceptance, Beisser, Body Intelligence, Gestalt, Nourish & Nurture, Paradoxical Theory of Change | 2 Replies

SAD: should we attribute lower mood in winter to a ‘disorder’?

blue skies Posted on August 27, 2020 by Miriam GraceAugust 27, 2020

What if Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not a disorder? And what if winter 2020 is not simply the biggest challenge to mood management, but a great opportunity to address the impact of winter on your mood? Before I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, sad, winter | Tagged Nourish & Nurture, SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder | 2 Replies

Feeling safe in uncertain times

blue skies Posted on August 19, 2020 by Miriam GraceAugust 19, 2020

Once again it is through my own personal therapy that I first came to work with a concept that has proved invaluable in my professional practice with clients and in my writing to support people during these times. The model … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, bereavement, Depression, illness, Psychotherapy | Tagged 2020, Anxiety, Anxiety and Coronavirus, coronavirus, feeling anxious, feeling tired | 2 Replies

Just when I get my ducks in a row, in come the monkeys…

blue skies Posted on April 16, 2020 by Miriam GraceApril 16, 2020

There is no exit strategy. The monkeys have the balls and we don’t know where they will be dropped. The frustration stage precedes the distress of the injustice and grief of loss. However, a deeper sense of internal safety grows within, once we learn to live with uncertainty.

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Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, Being, bereavement, cancer, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, Gestalt, illness, mindfulness, Person Centered, Psychotherapy | Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, monkeys and balls | Leave a reply

The Legitimacy of Responding Slowly

blue skies Posted on April 7, 2020 by Miriam GraceApril 7, 2020

Isn’t it busy at the moment? Wonderful people setting up wonderful projects, everyone zooming and doing yoga, home schooling, street what’s app groups and people launching their own channels and podcasts. So much to help people from feeling dangerously lonely. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, Being, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, illness, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, overwhelm, slowly | 1 Reply

Worrying Effectively

blue skies Posted on March 15, 2020 by Miriam GraceMarch 15, 2020

Not worrying during the current crisis is not only unrealistic but is also unhelpful. In this blog I will explain how to make worry your servant and not your master, how to use it to help you and not let … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Compassion, Psychotherapy, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, health anxiety, worrying | 2 Replies

GUILTY!

blue skies Posted on January 29, 2020 by Miriam GraceJanuary 29, 2020

The difference between guilt, shame and anger, the pleasure of being a responsible adult and 3 Things to remind yourself of, when you feel guilty or ‘bad’. So you feel guilty? That’s great. Feeling guilt is a sign that you … Continue reading →

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Are you ready?

blue skies Posted on September 22, 2019 by Miriam GraceOctober 19, 2019

A question I am often asked is what someone can do to retain progress? For example, why do they keep breaking resolutions and diet plans and what do I advise? My approach is different to most coaching. At the outset … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Depression, Uncategorized, winter | Tagged calm, coaching, Coaching Group, SAD, winter blues | Leave a reply

THIS is the main thing

blue skies Posted on August 23, 2019 by Miriam GraceAugust 23, 2019

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. Stephen Covey I’ve often used this quote with my clients, it’s a whole week’s topic in my coaching group starting this autumn, and today I’ve been using it … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Gestalt, Psychotherapy | Tagged Coaching Group, Miriam Grace, Stephen Covey, The Main Thing | 1 Reply

Pyjamas and Pearls: Enjoying life with all we have

blue skies Posted on July 15, 2019 by Miriam GraceJuly 4, 2019

I’m republishing a February blog this week. I used to do a Wednesday Morning Breakfast Interview in my blog, with various practitioners or teachers. You may remember Julie Creffield from The Fat Girl’s Guide to Running or Phillipa Wilson from … Continue reading →

Posted in Body-Mind, cancer, CFS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic illness, Compassion, Depression, illness, Love, Magic, Mind-Body, mindfulness, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Wisdom, yoga | Leave a reply

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