Slowing Parkinson’s progress without medication

Faced with a progressive, incurable illness, I chose not just to follow the standard path, but to ask: what else might help—safely, sustainably, and on my own terms? This article describes the answers I’ve found, and how they have shaped my personal strategy for combatting Parkinson’s Disease. So far, it is producing some positive results for me. However, I must preface it with some important caveats. Parkinson’s is a highly individual condition — no two people experience it in exactly the same way, and what works well for one person may not have the same effect for another. I’m not a medical professional, and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. My approach is based on research I’ve conducted, conversations with clinicians and other people with Parkinson’s, and a fair amount of trial and error.

I am following this strategy entirely at my own volition and at my own risk. I’ve made adjustments based on how my body responds and what feels sustainable for me. If you are considering making any changes to your own treatment or lifestyle, it’s essential to consult with your medical team and ensure that any new strategies are safe and appropriate for your individual situation. That said, I hope that by sharing what I’ve found helpful, others might discover ideas worth exploring in their own journey with Parkinson’s.

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Nelson Mandela and the Transcendent Function

I’ll be presenting at the 2023 BAPT online conference on Friday 21st April. The session is called ‘Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Nation’. Using extracts from the film Invictus, it will examine how Mandela developed the transcendent function in his personal life, and then used that knowledge to develop the transcendent function in South African society. This enabled Mandela to take South Africa from the brink of civil war to a zenith of racial unity. This video is a short trailer for the session.

You can register for the conference at https://www.bapt.org.uk/bapt-2023-conference/

BAPT 2022 Conference Trailer

2½ minute trailer for a BAPT session

I will be presenting at the British Association of Psychological Type (BAPT) 2022 conference on 8th April 2022 at 2pm (BST). This video is a short trailer in the BAPT youtube channel. The title of the session is ‘What exactly is normality anyway?’

Connecting to the unconscious through film

Star Wars IV vs Star Trek V

Star Wars IV vs Star Trek V – psychological vs visionary sources of mythology

I will be giving an online session for the Kent Psychotherapy Network (KPN), on 29th January 2022, 10:30am to noon GMT. It is open to anyone for £10 (KPN’s fee) and will not be recorded, due to using copyrighted material (under ‘fair use’ rules).

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