Author Archives: Kate French

Being in Flow

#contentology #flow Being in flow is when I’m so totally in the moment, and time is notregistering and I’m feeling joy and connection. And it’s found doinglots of my recreation actives such as yoga, painting and listening tofavourite music and meditation.However, I’m really fortunate that it’s also found when I’m in sessionwith a family andContinue reading “Being in Flow”

Visual Structures for Kids

#contentology #structure Structure is really important in our day and in our lives. We need to knowwhen things are beginning and when things are ending as it help usunderstand where we are in time and space. It also helps us to manageanxiety, when we are in a space that is really uncomfortable.Most people find thatContinue reading “Visual Structures for Kids”

Ways to Relax and Calm our Mind

#contentology #focus What does being able to focus mean to you? To me it means being able toget clarity on my thoughts, it means I’m not getting distracted every fewseconds or minutes. It means that I can follow a thought through tocompletion and not have 100 more clamouring for my attention. Focus forme comes whenContinue reading “Ways to Relax and Calm our Mind”

What is your best holiday?

#contentology#bestholiday The holiday with my sister joining together our two families last year (was it only then?!) was wonderful. The South Pacific is magical and a cruise was very family friendly- especially as a cruise is likely off the cards for the foreseeable future. But my favourite trip is still when my husband and IContinue reading “What is your best holiday?”

Black and White

#contentology #blacknwhite What is it about a black and white image that makes things so much clearer?The edges stand out and there seems to be less noise and less distraction.I’m wondering if this is akin to being able to think in ‘black and white’……That there is a sense of being definite, or there is notContinue reading “Black and White”

Whose got your back?

#contentology#whosgotyourback? Previously I wrote about overcoming obstacles and the importance of having people around you that build you up, encourage you and help you stay on track in life. It is so important that you have friends, family or professionals in your life that you feel understand what you are trying to achieve and helpContinue reading “Whose got your back?”

What have you had to overcome?

#contentology#overcome What have you had to overcome? I’ve had many privileges in my life including my supportive loving family, enjoying school and learning, that led to being able to leave home to move to the city, enter into university straight after high-school, train as a psychologist, then work in great organisations, meet great colleagues (someContinue reading “What have you had to overcome?”

What’s your story?

#contentology #whatsyourstory My story is one of those that listens to others’ stories. That I get towitness to the ups and downs, that I can provide a space for reflectionand acceptance for those that choose me.This part of my story began when I decided in Year 11, that I didn’t wantmy then hobby of drawingContinue reading “What’s your story?”

What are your values?⁣

#contentology⁣#topvalue⁣⁣What are your values?⁣⁣Being family oriented, having emotional and mental health and making a difference are my top values. ⁣⁣Thinking about the needs of my family and making sure that I make decisions that keep their needs and the needs of our mental and emotional health at the centre, help to guide many of myContinue reading “What are your values?⁣”