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The Wolf at the Door: Avicenna, Emotional Memory Images, and the Hidden Cost of Modern Stress
In the 11th century, Persian polymath Avicenna (Ibn Sina) conducted an experiment that would echo through the ages of medicine, psychology, and now,...
The External Screen: How the Mind’s Eye Drive’s Fear, Anxiety and Chronic Disease
The External Screen Model - The site of the Emotional Memory Image Abstract This paper proposes that emotional memory images (EMIs) - mental...
The Nature of Fear: Understanding Its Roots, Effects, and Transformation
Fear is one of the most fundamental human emotions, profoundly shaping our thoughts, behaviours, and physiological responses. It can be both a...
Unravelling the Noose of Silence: Navigating Fear, Family Secrets and Family Rules
One of my favourite quotes from the soon-to-be-released Family Rules, a peer-reviewed article. Prof. Mark Johnson and I delve into how a...
Fear Of Flying
The fear of flying, also known as aviophobia or aerophobia, is a common anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear or anxiety specifically...
Shame as the Underlying Cause of Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Exploration
Idiopathic scoliosis, a condition in which the spine curves sideways without a known cause, affects millions of people around the world[i]. In under...
Emotional Memory Images of Shame: How Early Experiences Shape Authenticity
From the moment we are born, our interactions with the world around us begin to shape our identity and our perception of ourselves. Among the myriad...
First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear
First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear Have you ever experienced a traumatic or emotionally charged event that has...
How Can You Forget In Order To Forgive?
The Family Rules Around Forgiveness Are you holding a grudge or still blaming someone for something that happened years ago? If you just answered...
9 Ways to Spot a Narcissist
9 Ways to Spot a Narcissist 1. How to Spot a Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What exactly is a narcissist personality disorder? The Diagnostic...
15 Self-care Tips to Fight the Winter Blues
Many people struggle every year with the "winter blues". But what exactly are the winter blues? The medical term for the winter blues is 'seasonal...
The Impact Common Problems Are Having on Individuals and Companies and How We Can Help You to Overcome Them.
Lisa and I would like to tell you about our experiences whilst traveling and talking to schools and fire services about the benefits of our...