Life, work, love and loss.

Making the hard decisions lighter.

Q: “What is psychotherapy like?”
A: “It makes you feel better inside.”

If you have ever wondered what psychotherapy looks like through the eyes of a child, we asked child psychotherapist Dr Margaret Lush for her view.       “It makes you feel better inside” said John*, an 8 year old adopted boy, in response to his puzzled sister’s interest in what therapy actually is. At this time, … Continued

How NOT to take your work home with you.

You don’t have to be anyone else’s baggage handler. In some work situations, it is necessary to share a client’s burdens in order to understand their needs.  So, for instance, in cases of divorce and family break up, in disputes over children, or abuse, or bereavement, a lawyer or therapist might have to listen to … Continued

October Newsletter

Welcome to Rafan House’s October newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for: – a short article: “Give sorrow words” – after National Grief Week, a look at what might constitute bereavement and coping with feelings after a loss.  – a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to … Continued

September Newsletter

Welcome to Rafan House’s September newsletter! What’s here?In this newsletter, look out for:– a short article: Creating certainty – “the best-laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley” – but we plan nevertheless.  We look at how to create short-term certainty in an uncertain world. – a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to … Continued

July Newsletter

Welcome to Rafan House’s July newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for: – Don’t let the old man in – people are understandably fearful as the world edges toward easing restrictions, and it will be hard to regain self-confidence.– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are. Don’t let … Continued

June Newsletter

Welcome to Rafan House’s June newsletter! What’s here?In this newsletter, look out for:– a short article: Helping to lift them up – Supporting parents of children (of whatever age) with mental health issues– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are.– And finally – it’s nearly the holidays! – ish. Helping … Continued

March Newsletter

Welcome to Rafan House’s March newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for:– a short article: Ever wondered what psychotherapeutic help might look like? – A look at what clients-patients might realistically expect from clinicians– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are.– A bunch of spring flowers!Ever wondered what … Continued

Newsletter to Schools

Welcome to Rafan House’s school newsletter! What’s here? In this newsletter, look out for: – a short article: Teachers are the professionals – A look at the first week back to school for teachers.– a link to our recently-published book, The Cambridge Code – One simple test to uncover who you are.– A bunch of spring flowers! Teachers are the professionals … Continued

Teachers are the professionals in schools

But sometimes it is hard to remember that, with so much external pressure on them. Schools have been back for a week now, with pupils’ re-entry being staggered.  Word is that pupils are REALLY happy to be back, in the main, and so are teachers.  There are issues of course – pupils have to acclimatise … Continued