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The Stockdale Paradox

James Stockdale was a U.S Navy Vice Admiral and aviator, awarded the Medal of Honour in the Vietnam War, during which he was a prisoner of war for over seven years. In his memoirs he recorded the dark details of his torture during his time as a POW. He was asked how he mentally survived during that time, when he didn't know if he would ever get out alive. He replied: "I never lost faith in the end of the story. I never doubted not only that I would get out, but also that I would prevail in the end and turn the experience into the defining event of my life, which, in retrospect, I would not trade.” This became known as the Stockdale Paradox; Having and unwavering faith that you can and will prevail in the end regardless of the difficulties you are facing. Whilst having the strength to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality.
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Coping with Infertility or being Childless not by Choice.

Childlessness affects over 1/5th of our society and yet the pro-natalist obsession causes alienation and pain to those struggling with Childlessness not by Choice.
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Why I love specialising in helping teenagers with confidence and self-esteem issues

I get so much satisfaction helping teenagers with confidence and self-esteem issues. It is the prime time to help, they are starting to make their way in the world and if you can help increase self esteem and confidence, while teaching strategies to reduce anxiety and depression, that will stay with them through to adulthood.
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How to live your Best Unexpected Life

Did you expect your life to be in a different place by now? To be in a long-term relationship, to have a certain job, to be a parent? Are you struggling with living your unexpected life? I specialise in helping clients to live their best unexpected life.
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CORP – Reflecting on the Clients Journey

As discussed on the CPHT Dublin website within the Top Ten Reasons to Choose CPHT CPHT has been recognised as one of the most ‘up to date’ courses. This is due to the fact our course content is based on the latest research and neuroscience in combination with the very best of Solution Focused techniques, Brain based Therapy, CBT and NLP practices. We also track our clients journey with our CORP Programme. As research has shown, measuring outcomes within therapy is good practice and so our CORP programme (The Clifton Practice, Outcomes, Research Programme) is another aspect that sets us apart from other therapies. Each week we look at 7 different areas within the client’s life.
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New Covid-19 Session Information

Now the time has come to head back to Nice Touch Treatment room for face to face sessions. I have put new guidelines in place as result of the covid-19 threat, following guidelines from the Association of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) in place for everyone's safety. Please read on for full details.
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Be Kind to your household

This is the second instalment of three blog posts on Kindness. The first was Be kind to yourself, this one is focusing on being kind to those in your household and the last one will cover being kind to strangers.
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Be Kind to Yourself

Be Kind to yourself. Covid-19 is a very real threat and we all have our part to play in flattening the curve but the uncertainty, fear and panic are making things so much more difficult. We are all in a very stressful climate right now. Maybe this week you ate too much rubbish or let your kids play on the Xbox for too long, because you needed a break. Let yourself of the hook, you are trying the best you can in very difficult circumstances.
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Free Online/Phone Clinic

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 there has been a lot of fear and uncertainty. This brings with it an increase in our anxiety levels and increased panic. Many are facing job losses and along with this we are now in lock down. Which means isolation and loneliness for many people. If you feel you could benefit from my clinic please read on.