05-Feb-12
Thoughts on ecopsychology and 'wild' nature.
24-Jan-12
I'll be launching my book and leading a practice night at Bristol Buddhist Centre (162, Gloucester Road, BS7) at 7.30pm on Monday 30th January. The evening will include an introduction to the book, a lead reflection/meditation and a chance for discussion and questions.
17-Dec-11
Thoughts on the 'birth' of 'Meditating with Character' next month.
18-Nov-11
I'm running a 'wild work' group which will meet on 2 Saturdays and 5 Tuesday evenings. Participants will be invited to explore their experience in the light of themes from ecopsychology and ecodharma in a proces-oriented way. Please see information under 'workshops' page and feel free to contact me for more information
19-Oct-11
How do we respond to the cries of the world?
11-Sep-11
Another interesting-looking programme at the BPA this year, with evenings on focusing, addiction - society and self, the trauma of exile, shamanic practice, post-modern approach to integration, adoption, creative writing and healing through the arts, and a Pesso Boyden view of why therapists find it hard to receive.
26-Aug-11
My first book 'Meditating with Character' will be published by O Books on 27 January 2012 and is availalbe for pre-order on Amazon. This book invites the meditators and body work practitioners amongst you to go deeper in your practice of meditation through greater body awareness both on and off the meditation cushion.
13-Aug-11
Thoughts on the proposal that 'bereavement-related disorder' is added to DSM5.
13-Aug-11
I appreciated Mary-Jayne Rust's lecture on this theme as part of the Marianne Fry series of lectures here in Bristol last week.
31-May-11
From a talk given for ‘the Buddha, his Vision, and me’ series at Bristol Buddhist Centre, May 2011.
05-Apr-11
Nick Totton is leading a 'Wild Therapy' residential weekend near Glastonbury, from 20th - 22nd May 2011. For more information please see www.erthworks.co.uk or contact Nick to discuss the workshop: nick@3-c.coop, 01422 886525. To book or for information please contact me, Kamalamani, via this site's 'contact' page or phone 07905 147968. Cost: £195 or £180 if a deposit is received by March 31st
16-Nov-10
A day of meditation, reflection and movement. Sunday 19 December, 10am - 4pm. Book via the Bristol Buddhist Centre. T 0117 924 9991 or email info@bristol-buddhist-centre.org
15-Oct-10
As the days shorten and winter approaches I'm looking forward to leading the autumn Urban Retreat at Bristol Buddhist Centre, with Jvalamalini. The Urban Retreat can be a useful way of re-connecting with, or going deeper in your meditation practice, in the company of sangha friends. To book: info@bristol-buddhist-centre.org
11-May-10
Last weekend I appreciated participating in this PCSR conference, looking at how psycotherapists and counsellors can make a contribution to a sustainable society. The conference drew participants therapists from many different approaches and modalities, making for rich discussion and process. I've posted the paper I wrote, accompanying a 'metta bhavana' meditation session I lead. For more information about the PCSR, visit http://www.pcsr.org.uk/
27-Mar-10
Some current reflections about Body psychotherapy, a particular set of approaches to psychotherapy.
31-Jan-10
It's the week of the Copenhagen Summit and my thoughts in the past few months have been turning towards the growing field of ecopsychology.
31-Jan-10
Article published in 'Therapy Today', July 09 about voluntary childlessness. The article looks at the increasing trend of voluntary childlessness, explores why different women decide to remain childfree - going beyond the stereotypes of childfree women - and looks at the pronatal nature of western culture. Click on the title to go the BACP website to obtain a copy of the article.
