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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

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

Is it helpful to talk with clients about the psychological aspects of their pain?

blue skies Posted on February 24, 2019 by Miriam GraceJuly 4, 2019

I am a psychotherapist, with a specialism in trauma over the last 30 years, who has long been fascinated with the mind-body link and how we can encourage ease of physical movement with psychological and physical experiential exercises. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Body-Mind, cancer, CFS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic illness, Compassion, Gestalt, illness, Mind-Body, Person Centered, Psychotherapy, Uncategorized, yoga | Tagged pain, psychology of pain, talking about pain | 2 Replies

Same Is NOT Equal: why being non-judgemental does your LGBT clients a disservice

blue skies Posted on January 30, 2019 by Miriam GraceJanuary 30, 2019

I had [a therapist] that said being gay was “no big deal” to her. She was trying to comfort me that she wouldn’t be judgmental but when you’ve dealt with homophobia you also want it to be a big deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Compassion, Gestalt, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged LGBT Therapy, Unconditional Positive Regard | Leave a reply

The question that is so important and the answer that is not.

blue skies Posted on August 7, 2018 by Miriam GraceAugust 7, 2018

What if you didn’t have long to live? I remember sitting with a client during a session while she was waiting for results of a cancer test. “What would you do if the results are positive and you have two … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Being, cancer, chronic illness, Compassion, Gestalt, illness, Mind-Body, mindfulness, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Uncategorized, yoga | 6 Replies

Poking death with a stick, being a goddess and related activities

blue skies Posted on November 27, 2017 by Miriam GraceNovember 27, 2017

I tread a path with one foot in one world and one in the other and if you see either just my complaints and suffering or just my peace and curiosity you are missing a part. It’s both, it always … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Being, bereavement, cancer, CFS, Change your thoughts, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic illness, Compassion, Gestalt, illness, Love, mindfulness, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Taoism, Uncategorized, Wisdom, yoga | 4 Replies

Life Awakening

blue skies Posted on May 4, 2015 by Miriam GraceMay 4, 2015

What is Life Awakening about? And how did I come to devise and write this concept? Life Awakening began, believe it or not, during training in CBT for Trauma, when I found myself sitting at a table next to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Being, Body-Mind, Compassion, Gestalt, Laughter Yoga, Mind-Body, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Wisdom, Zero Balancing | Tagged Life Awakening, life review, Mid-life, Miriam Grace Granthier, therapy | Leave a reply

Path to Serenity

blue skies Posted on January 28, 2015 by Miriam GraceJanuary 28, 2015

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner. Do … Continue reading →

Posted in Being, Compassion, Gestalt, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Taoism, Uncategorized, Wisdom | Leave a reply

I have the body of Wonder Woman!

blue skies Posted on May 30, 2014 by Miriam GraceMay 30, 2014

Do you remember the pose? Hands on hips, legs firmly planted a couple of feet apart, spine straight and head held high? Last Saturday, Dr. David Hamilton had us hold this position for two whole minutes, in his seminar on … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Anxiety, Awareness, Being, Body-Mind, CFS, Change your thoughts, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Compassion, Depression, Gestalt, Laughter Yoga, Mind-Body, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged August 2014 workshop, August 2nd 2014, Birmingham, Blue Skies, Body Intelligence, Body-Mind Workshop, Derby, Dr. David Hamilton, Imogen Ragone, Miriam Granthier, Tree of Life, UK, Woodlands Natural Health Centre | Leave a reply

Laughter is Soul Medicine

blue skies Posted on February 26, 2014 by Miriam GraceFebruary 26, 2014

Are you looking for a way to feel calmer and more balanced, to improve your health, your mood, or your connections with others? You might think that laughter is a superficial answer to your problems, but please take a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Awareness, Being, Body-Mind, CFS, Change your thoughts, Compassion, Depression, Dreams, Gestalt, Laughter Yoga, Mind-Body, Person Centered, Psychosynthesis, Psychotherapy, Spirituality, Taoism, Thoughts, Wisdom | Tagged Blue Skies Laughter Challenge, Gibberish, Happiness Now!, Miriam Granthier, Robert Assagioli, Robert Holden, Smiling Wisdom, spiritual humour | Leave a reply

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