Dr Danny Penman At the start of 2012, I decided to stop playing around on the fringes of Mindfulness, stop quoting from it and stop referring to it loosely in my work and to actually study it properly. The first stop on this journey was of course to buy Mindfulness – finding peace in a frantic world … [Read more...]
Surprised how petulant I was not to get a spot on the plinth
I was surprised how petulant I was not to get a place on Anthony Gormley's plinth despite my enthusiastic application. I jumped the gun somewhat and was actually preparing my "set" before I realised that it was a possibility that I wouldnt be getting the call. … [Read more...]
Using Solution Focused Approach – Guided Self Help
NICE-approved psychological therapies include "guided self help" which, is for me, exactly what the Solution Focused Approach does. Its use across a range of diverse issues: helping people manage illness or move forward towards alcohol and drug recovery, achieve change in relationships and resolve … [Read more...]
