Empathy is the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. Research suggests that empathic people tend to be more generous. They are concerned with others’ welfare and tend to have happier relationships and greater … [Read more...]
Drug addiction in the family
It's difficult to believe that it is one year and 8 months since my brother died, today was his birthday. I miss him every day. It isn't so easy for me to share on subjects like this, that have touched my own life. My deep sadness and shame about the topic, hindered me getting the support I … [Read more...]
Would you like to slow down time?
Is it possible to slow down time? One of the most common things I hear myself and others say about time is: “There are not enough hours in the day” I don't know about you, but, I can feel very frustrated when it seems that there really isn’t enough time to achieve all that I want to in one … [Read more...]
See me beautiful- nonviolent communication
I first heard this song at a training led by Dr Marshall Rosenberg in London during 2006. Marshall was a visionary, a compassionate leader, his work changed my life and has become my life. Thousands of us grieve the loss of Marshall and we celebrate his life and continue his … [Read more...]
Fear
Guest blogger Dr Julie Leoni writes about fear The other Saturday night we watched Lost Land of the Volcano on BBC which showed Steve Backshall, Gordon Buchanan, a giant rat (as big as a cat) and a cuscus (a tree climbing marsupial)l in a crater of an extinct volcano in New Guinea. The cuscus … [Read more...]
Children learn what they live
Children live what they learn If a child lives with criticism He learns to condemn If a child lives with hostility He learns to fight If a child lives with ridicule He learns to be shy If a child lives with shame He learns to feel guilty If a child lives with tolerance He … [Read more...]
Who’s got the guts it takes not to indoctrinate?
Ellen Duthie guest blogger tells us about the a new resource she has developed with Daniela Marathon. Cruelty Bites, is the first box of visual philosophy cards created for wondering and pondering some extremely important "big" questions with children. I bought it and spent some time together with … [Read more...]
We’re going on a bear hunt
Contribution from Ellen Duthie, guest blogger. Story philosopher, author and creator of the fabulous visual philosophy resource Wonder Ponder. I particularly love the key message in this book: You can' go over it, you can't go under it, you have to go through it! You can follow Ellen's work … [Read more...]
The magical remedy for grief and loss
Yesterday, I read on the internet about the passing of Phil Churchill, Management, marketing & PR consultant, coach, trainer & journalist. Phil was someone I loved to have contact with he was full of heart, wise and passionate about his work. He was kind and had a fabulous sense humour. We … [Read more...]
Entering school at 2 years old!
The debate about formal too soon has been around for as long as I can remember. It's strange, considering how much we know about the way young children learn. “Countries where children start more formal learning at six or seven actually overtake us as the children get older.” Dame Gillian … [Read more...]
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