Supportive education
I am on LinkedIn. I subscribe to two groups Special Education Needs and Inclusive Education. I don’t like the terms special education, special needs, inclusive education, exceptionalities etc. I know …
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We use the same language but do we understand each other?
Q. I get the impression sometimes that communication/language between people is a hit and miss affair and could go very wrong. We all use the same words and assume that …
Is there a place for emotion in philosophy?
Q. Is there a place for emotion in philosophy or is it rejected as being not rational? If so what should people do with their powerful emotions? A. Let\’s address …
Are we free?
Q. We are told constantly by self-help gurus (and others) that we are free, just freely change, your beliefs, your thoughts, your behaviour? You have the power. I\’m not so …
Traditional Burnout Recipe
TRADITIONAL BURNOUT RECIPE (Also known as Compassion Fatigue Pie in northern climes). This recipe has been a secret for many years but is shared here for all to enjoy. Some ingredients and preparation …
I’ve been offered weed…is it safe?
Q. I have been offered weed by close friends at school, grade 8. Lots of my friends use it, lots of parents don\’t stop their children and some openly use …
Should I keep my faith?
Q. I have been struggling for some time now. It seems as if my faith is being tested. I am beginning to have doubts. Should I keep my faith? A. …
Should I leave my spouse?
Q. Things are not easy in my marriage. My friend Louise keeps pushing me to stand up to my husband whom she calls the ‘cactus’ and leave him….I’m very confused. …
Psychologically, how much can a person tolerate?
At university I had a lecturer who taught abnormal psychology. We were sitting in the lecture theatre waiting for him to start talking. Without a word he picked up a …
Why did he do it?
My wife has a customer Leah, who has become a friend. She is elderly, a widow with three children who has decided to ensure that her affairs are in order …