http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog This weblog carries information on Steve Thorp's work, writing and reflections on wellbeing, creativity and psychology. Telephone Steve on 07949553029, or email him at: info@lifescape.org.uk. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:07:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The best self-help involves building a wellbeing practice that is integrated and which recognises that all areas of our life, experience and knowledge need to be included. I've spent much of the last few years investigating and working with these themes through my reading, therapeutic work and practice. My wish ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=48 Make a shadow Want a shadow? Take five breaths and make a shadow. Conjure it, speak of it, make of it a dedication: I knew my soul would live like this! - A realisation, a revelation! Give something of yourself to yourself, Then give yourself to someone else, and In the space that will emerge, talk of love, And ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=43 Dear friends As I write, summer seems to have come, gone - and come again. In May, during that glorious spell, I, like many others, started to feel lifted in some way. We take it for granted sometimes that our moods are affected by so many things – the weather included, ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=39 In this post: reflections on happiness, but first, news of the launch of the new creative thorp website where you can browse and buy stunning art and poetry gifts. If you've been to the website before, then you'll find it cleaner, quicker and easier to use. I hope you'll enjoy ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=38 Outside my window, the hoar frost has settled on a grey, damp, winter townscape and it won’t lift, I think, for some days. This day is bleak and chilled, with nothing much to recommend it; people shuffle about in coats and scarves never quite feeling warm enough. This is how ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=37 It’s a while since the last Lifescape letter, but I’ve been involved in some interesting and exciting projects, including one that is turning out to be a deep, multifaceted programme of staff development at Cranfield University. After an initial phase of training on stress and wellbeing for all managers in ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=34 A lot of time, this spring and summer, has been taken up with endings and new beginnings. Finishing my MSc in Psychotherapy was one (long overdue) ending. The publication of my new editions poetry series and the growth of my new venture, creative thorp, with my wife Mary, both felt ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=33 Dear friends, I've been working over the last few weeks on a number of new consultancy and training offerings. The first is designed to address the new Health Work Wellbeing initiative and the HSE's stress management standards - and to go far beyond. The Lifescape Wellbeing with a difference flyer can ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=27 “The basic root of happiness lies in our minds; outer circumstances are nothing more than adverse or favourable” Matthieu Ricard, (2000). I’m beginning to wonder whether managing stress, standards, risk assessment and the promotion of passive version of wellbeing run the danger of taking the life and energy out of our ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=26 It's been a busy few weeks, but in the new year the Lifescape blog will be refreshed again. New articles on determinism in psychology and some reflections on the helping relationship are in the pipeline. In the meantime I hope you enjoy these latest creative thorp images that appeared on ... http://www.lifescape.me.uk/blog/?p=24