ByRobyn Harris
In this, the last part of the series, I will continue to explore some recommended complementary therapies. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I would be very interested to hear from you about anything which you have found helpful. Bach Flower Remedies are a very gentle way of supporting both people and…
ByRobyn Harris
In this section I will mention some other complementary therapies that can be a very effective support for anyone who is grieving. One is Homeopathy. There are several possible grief remedies. The most appropriate will depend on the person / animal, their symptoms and the situation. Some options are listed below: Ignatia – This is the…
ByRobyn Harris
In this section I will explore some of the ways that people can be supported through their grief. GPs have traditionally often prescribed medication such as antidepressants though they are now more aware of the benefits of providing the person with the opportunity to talk to someone who understands. They might therefore prescribe a course…
ByRobyn Harris
In this section I will explore each stage of Dr Kübler-Ross’s ‘Grief Cycle’ in a little more depth. Denial – Denial is a conscious or unconscious refusal to accept facts, information, reality, etc., relating to the situation concerned. It’s a defence mechanism and perfectly natural. Some people can become locked in this stage when dealing with…
ByRobyn Harris
In this section I will look at how the work of Dr Elisabeth Kübler-Ross changed how we look at the grieving process. Dr Kübler-Ross, who pioneered methods in the support and counselling of personal trauma, grief and grieving, proposed a model of the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance). This is actually…
ByRobyn Harris
In this section I will explore the feelings that we can experience following the loss of a person or thing that is close to us. It often results in a sense of grief or bereavement. This is a very natural response when something to which we are attached, disappears from our lives. We often associate…
ByRobyn Harris
The issue of Bereavement and Loss comes up in my practice on a fairly regular basis and so I decided to polish up this article that I wrote a while ago and re-present it as a series of blog posts. In Part 1, I will look at bereavement in regards to the animals that share…
ByRobyn Harris
In my work I pay close attention to people’s beliefs and their self-talk. Often the beliefs were created around a trauma they experienced at some point in their life. This is a natural survival instinct, where the mind tries to make sense of what happened and to help us to avoid similar painful situations in…
ByRobyn Harris
Last week I looked at the benefits of being ‘selfish’, but how does this relate back to what I said at the beginning about Positive Thinking? To me it’s about being open and honest with ourselves and – where it’s appropriate – with those around us. If you’re having a challenging day, admit it! Don’t…
ByRobyn Harris
In last week’s post I started looking at why positive thinking alone might not be enough. Instead, I think the answer lies in becoming more aware of: our thoughts and self-talk the impact of what we listen to / read / watch the influence of those we spend our time with the effect that all…
ByRobyn Harris
Our lives seem to be full of contradictions! On the one hand we’re bombarded by news that is often negative and full of doom and gloom, while on the other we’re encouraged to be positive, smile and avoid negative thoughts for the sake of our health. So what’s the answer?! Well, first of all let’s…
ByRobyn Harris
So, having looked at the process of META-Health, and a personal example from my own life, how can this help you in your healing journey? My first step in working with a client is to ask for their ‘timeline’. This is basically a chronological account of all the Significant Emotional Events in their life. I…