Therapy: the book by David Lodge The ‘hero’ of this book is Tubby Passmore, 58: balding, bulging, and thoroughly lost. Although he’s outwardly successful – well-off, modestly well-known as scriptwriter for a top sitcom, with a steady if dull marriage, Tubby is...
Is elderhood different for men and women? Yes and no! The question of gender differences in elderhood has been a big one for me as I approach leading a mixed workshop on this theme for the first time, at Findhorn February 23 – March 1. I’ve discussed the gender...
Is changing a relationship like changing a lightbulb? You may recall the old joke about how many therapists it takes to change a lightbulb. The answer is one: but the lightbulb really has to want to change. It may take one therapist or less to change a sterile...
Rich, expansive, poignant, nurturing and more… Community Centre, Findhorn Foundation In February 2013, I brought a vision to fruition: co-leading a week-long programme at Findhorn Foundation on elderhood. My co-facilitator Ineke and I, had high hopes for the week,...
A picture of joy and pain: in equal measure? Stunning is a word much over-used, especially by estate agents, but stunned is the best way to sum up my feelings at the end of this film. I have never seen a whole audience leave a cinema in such deep silence. The gist of...
