What happens when we remove a diagnostic ‘label’ when it comes to the mind and mental apparatus?
Within contemporary culture, diagnoses are helpful and necessary within certain fields and avenues. In the medical field, diagnoses aid in terms of being able to treat a [...]
In Time
Christmas is just around the corner, yet it may not feel exciting or bring with it feelings of joy. After all, we have been exposed to all [...]
Child’s Play
What is play therapy? In a recent blog (Picture, Picture on the Wall) I spoke about art and creativity as an articulation of something of the unconscious [...]
Expressing inexpressible
It seems like it never ceases to be relevant as well as imperative to be reminded of [...]
What is the psychoanalytic symptom?
A symptom can generally be understood as an indication of the existence of something; a warning sign [...]
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” Pablo Picasso
There is something mesmerising in artwork whether it is a painting, a song or a novel, it [...]
Picture, Picture on the Wall
Today as I was sitting in the Cabhrú therapy room I found my self gazing up at [...]
What does it take to stay?
There is a certain delicate point one arrives at within their therapy, this crucial moment determines whether [...]
What Are You Afraid Of?
Let’s talk about phobias. Generally, a phobia is regarded as an irrational fear related to anything from [...]