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The Role of Medicine in Mental Health Care
My local hospital has been undergoing a big refurbishment. They have been building new wards for mental health patients. I find it sad that this is happening. The new building for outpatients is called Trinity, and I assume it’s because there is a Trinity Church and a Trinity Road in the locality. It got me Continue reading
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Just Let Go
The power of surrendering is quite amazing. Sometimes, even though we may not realise it, we are fighting an internal battle as we go about our day. Perhaps we are driven by ambition, perhaps we have certain responsibilities that are causing us stress. Whatever the situation, it is possible to let go, cease struggling, and Continue reading
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Healing Through Counselling — An Approach Based on Personal Experience (summary)
In yesterday’s article I promised to return today to outline an approach to counselling based on my own experience. You will find this detailed below. I did say that bringing philosophy and theology into the counselling environment is something that could be hugely beneficial for people who are struggling, but this is not expressly mentioned Continue reading
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A New Approach to Counselling
Well, there’s nothing new under the sun. But last night I stayed up late thinking about counselling. I have been ‘stuck’ in very challenging accommodation for a few years, and I think it’s time for me to make every effort to move on. It’s been so long since I’ve been able to simply relax at Continue reading
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On Helping Others
People who want to ‘help’ others may do so for selfish reasons. Sometimes, they are looking for vulnerable people to abuse. This is evil, but it’s a reality. People who offer help are sometimes looking to trap others psychologically, because it gives them a sense of power and control, so they don’t have to deal Continue reading
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A Life Lesson I’m Learning
I come from a family that was broken in many ways. My parents had serious relationship problems which impacted me significantly, and my father was very distant and not one to express affection or help me to grow in confidence through making me feel loved and valued. I’ve battled with mental health issues for many Continue reading
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My name is Steven Nicholas Colborne.
I’m a philosopher and author living in the United Kingdom. On this blog, I write about matters of philosophy and religion and share a variety of personal articles.
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