by Kerrie Bannister | Jul 22, 2019 | Counselling
Patriarchy has been defined as the dominance of men in social/political/cultural systems. We don’t have to try very hard to see the harm and danger this system holds for women, particularly with regards to the sexualisation of women; violence against women; rape...
by Kerrie Bannister | Jun 14, 2019 | Inner Work
Is therapy just dredging up the past? A question that often arises in therapy is “What good does it do to rehash the past?” It’s a good question. When life is painful and we’re struggling emotionally, on the surface it can feel counterproductive to slow down and start...
by Kerrie Bannister | Dec 12, 2018 | Inner Work
Christmastime. The time of year where many of us return to the stage of our childhood as we gather with our parents and our siblings. What’s that like for you? What do you notice about yourself as you spend time with your family of origin? Do you feel different in a...
by Kerrie Bannister | Jul 6, 2018 | Inner Work
How would you describe your relationship with your emotions? Accepting? Wary? Respectful? Dismissive? Curious? What shapes our emotional expression? From the time we are very small, we are learning what to do with emotions as we experience and make sense of the world...
by Kerrie Bannister | Jun 1, 2018 | Inner Work, Uncategorized
In my last post I explored how we can get into trouble in our attempts to develop a strong self-esteem; falling into the traps of high achievement, comparison and self-criticism. Today, I’m putting self-compassion under the spotlight. What does it look like?...
