The School of Life sermons

I discovered a video series of thoughtful sermons on Vimeo by a small London organisation The School of Life. They specialise in providing “ideas for life” or classes and lectures from inspiring thinkers and artists for the common person to enjoy. Founded by all round good chap and champion of philosophy for all,  Alain De … Read more

Three Approaches to Psychotherapy: The films

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In 1964 Californian psychologist Dr Everett Shostrom produced a series of educational films titled ‘Three Approaches to Psychotherapy’.

It may have been the first time such private, intimate sessions between the individual and therapist had been recorded for analysis and education.

Three leading therapists introduce their systems, spend thirty minutes with the same client (actually an existing client of the filmmaker, Shostrom’s), give a debrief on the session; their methods in action, and how they experienced it.

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An iA3 WordPress child theme

I very much enjoy my minimalist theme made by the lovely people at iA3, and have recently discovered that I share it with none other than Slyvester Stallone. I’m in good company, I think you’ll agree.

iA3 sell the theme with the proviso that it’s priced reasonably because they aren’t going to hand hold non-technical WordPress users. It’s not what they love to do. This post is some hacks I’ve added to get it the way I like it.

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2010 TV Summary

It’s time for a TV round up again. The snow is probably falling, it’s dark by 4pm so there is little better to do than get into a series or two, and pull up the duvet. It’s ok ‘though, as we’re halfway out of the dark.

Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Season 1)

Format: 13 episodes of 50 minutes.

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8mm transfers

Hello web, it’s been a while. I wasn’t sure whether to close up this site, for lack of inspiration. The web is brimming over with eager bloggers and I feel poorly equipped to add anything exciting into the mix. Regardless, I thought it might be nice to at least put a fresh post up, so … Read more