This was the phrase that came to me this afternoon when I was preparing teaching materials for Friday. I had cut and pasted sections from various psychological reports I had written to provide examples of how to present concise CBT case conceptualisations. I needed to remove the names of clients and to structure the layout… Read More Anonymise and Harmonise
My first sip of wine after a month of abstinence was as wonderful as I imagined. I chose a lovely South African wine from Boschendal, which I think was one of the vineyards I visited in the Cape almost 10 years ago. Mind you, I think I drank it a little too quickly, not allowing for my… Read More First Drink Friday
At last, the final day of sobriety, temperance, and abstinence – after a month of amazing self-control, self-denial, selfless dedication to the cause. Now is the time to dig deep and show your admiration and appreciation for this incredible achievement, and support the work of Cancer Research UK! To help you take this step, to… Read More Last Night of Sobriety
One more day to go after this, and it’s looking good! A month of abstinence from alcohol, of temperance, has run its course without any slip-ups. Some trying times, some temptation, but nothing too big to handle. I hope to see my sponsorship for Cancer Research UK froth up a bit after tomorrow, like a head… Read More Penultimate Wednesday
As we approach the end-game, another day of abstinence under my belt and I’m feeling good. This evening was the second session of my photography course, which is proving to be very interesting and helpful. It is only when you start to study that you realise how much you don’t know. We will have a… Read More Teetotal Tuesday
The day started in a lovely way, meeting my friend Debs on the way to the station this morning. From there, it could only be downhill. I have spent most of the working day engrossed in a data flow mapping exercise, trying to get to grips with the spread-sheet which was spread before me like… Read More Data Flow Monday
Church on Lundy Island The fourth Sunday in Abstinence is traditionally dedicated to hope. We are approaching the end of a month of self-imposed abstinence from alcohol to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, and the prospect of a glass of wine on Friday evening will be enough to carry me through the week.… Read More Fourth Sunday in Abstinence
A lovely walk along the Wellingborough embankment this morning, enjoying the first sunshine and blue skies for a few days. It was a good opportunity to take a few pictures, some of which I will share with you in this post. Sign Put out for Derek I came upon this sign during my walk back… Read More Blue Skies Return
The final Friday test for me today, and it so happens to fall on Burns’ night! Normally I would mark the occasion with the usual haggis and a wee dram – not forgetting the year I addressed the haggis and with a floursih withdrew a paring knife from my sock! I couldn’t face the haggis… Read More Final Friday
One more week of abstinence from alcohol stretches before me like an ice slide, although I am not anticipating any slips. I have metaphorical crampons to help me keep a grip on my alcohol-free lifestyle. These are similar to the crampons that also help me to keep a grip on reality, but some people may think… Read More Penultimate Thursday
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