Posts made in July, 2012

Here at Marple Cross, we’ve been reviewing the workshops and training events that we offer to counsellors, psychotherapists and others working in the field of mental and emotional health. We’re keen to find out what you want out of your CPD workshops, whether you come to Marple Cross or go elsewhere. For example: how do [...]

If you're looking for a guaranteed counselling room at the same time every week, and you're not too worried about the occasional empty session, then this new block booking option could be the answer you need.

The founder of Psychodrama was Jacob Levy Moreno, a Romanian psychiatrist and contemporary of Freud. Two of the important aspects of Moreno’s work are his role theory and theory of spontaneity. In his role theory he invites us to consider ourselves as role holders, as if taking part in a play or a drama; he suggests that our roles are primary to the development of the self.

Humans and hounds have developed bonds for over a thousand years. From the wolf first coming into ancient dwellings seeking warmth, and assisting in hunting for food, to modern day mutual companionship. A popular stereotypical idea within western culture is that a black cat is often associated with a witch. Within Wiccan belief a familiar [...]