On the subject of cats, and at the risk of getting back on topic, I
would just like to say how when I am seeing clients, I have at least
one cat who will INSIST on being present, often providing comfort,
presence, and non-judgemental acceptance. They have often facilitated
a way of communicating for clients, that softens the hard places. My
very therapeutic cats .... yes indeed.
Apart from Kitty's bum that is.
Best Wishes
Amanda
On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 04:55 pm, [log in to unmask]
wrote:
> Some money 9 years old and neutered LOL
> Pat
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: G.F. Phillips
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 10:01 AM
> Subject: Re: don't be afraidt
>
> Oh Pat, that was a dreadful and heartbreaking thing to happen. Bet
> they thought they'd get money for him.
>
> He sounds as if he was really in tune with you and you with him. Has
> sufficient time gone by for you to consider having another cat?
> Best
> Gerald
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 15 April 2003 13:46
> Subject: Re: don't be afraidt
>
> Gerald & Amanda
> My siamese that was stolen when my apartment was robbed used to choose
> when I should take a break he would lie himself across the books and
> look up at me.
> I miss him so even after all these years.
> Pat
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: G.F. Phillips
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 8:37 AM
> Subject: Re: don't be afraidt
>
> Hello Amanda
> I know what you mean about limits. My two rescue Persians will wait
> until I'm walking along with a tray of tea and then immediately drop
> down in front of my feet. Once they got me and the tray and I went
> in two separate directions. The china sustained irreparable
> fractures and I had a bruised ego. Oh but can't you just love em :-)
> Best
> Gerald
> ps To those who may have just joined the list, sometimes things go a
> little off topic!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amanda Poyner <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 14 April 2003 18:00
> Subject: Re: don't be afraidt
>
> Oh Gerald,
>
> If only that's what Kitty wanted to help me with, but it seems to be
> her mission in life that she can't seem to settle, waving her bum
> around constantly. I love her to bits, but really ... there are > limits.
>
> Best Wishes
> Amanda
>
> On Monday, April 14, 2003, at 01:57 pm, G.F. Phillips wrote:
>
> Hello Amanda
> Good points. However what I wanted to say was that one of my cats
> religiously sits between my lap and the keyboard. Sometimes tapping
> in letters that I don't want. I shall let her type my next post
> :-) Sorry folks if this is a bit off topic.
> Best
> Gerald
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amanda Poyner <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 13 April 2003 15:30
> Subject: Re: don't be afraidt
>
> Dear Helen,
>
> Everyone's personal email address appears at the top of the posting.
> For instance I know that yours is [log in to unmask] right?
>
> I think you have put it all very nicely. Although I personally don't
> worry, nor feel irritated, or excluded by the chattiness of this group
> at times, I can see that others clearly do feel some of these things,
> and am happy therefore, to be flexible in my responses, and inclusive
> when someone enters with something to reply to. That is, of course, if
> I am able to respond. It might be that I am neither interested,
> qualified, of even present during the thread.
>
> However, all things evolve, including the cat that is parading her
> bottom in front of my face every few seconds as she TRIES to settle
> between me and the keyboard! She will evolve on to the floor in a
> minute. Oh, does this chattiness, constitute something that is
> superfluous to the scope of the group?
>
> Sorry, I think I am being a little obtuse ..... probably because I am
> thinking as I go along with this, that all the above, would mean
> treading on eggshells. Perhaps we could therefore just get on with
> being part of the diverse group that this is, and stop worrying about
> whether we are being excluded or not. If you do not contribute, for
> whatever reason, how are we supposed to know that you feel this way,
> or for that matter that you exist as a member at all? Afterall (just
> put the cat on the floor!), are we all not completely responsible for
> our own process, our own feelings, and the extent to which we
> contribute or not.
>
> If you want a serious discussion, then create one! and those who wish
> to contribute to it, will do so.
>
> Regards
> Amanda
>
> On Sunday, April 13, 2003, at 02:26 pm, helen hannick wrote:
>
> Hello everyone.
> I've just returned to my pc and perused the postings regarding Nick's
> departure.
> One way or another it seems some 'group process time' emerged after
> Nick left. What I've picked up is the way some of us feel that top
> heavy- lightweight exchanges (!?)can potentially put some people off,
> either because they feel excluded or are disinterested in the
> non-content (or perceived lack of substance) of the exchanges.
> The proposed solutions to this seem to be that we introduce ourselves
> when we come on the scene and try to contribute frequently
> meanwhile responding to personalised postings 'backchannel',-thus
> respecting the overall aim of this e group without becoming too
> rigid thereby losing our spontaneity and the space to let off steam.
>
> This is my spontaneous contribution. And if there's anyone on the list
> out there who feels daunted by the perceived 'clubiness'
> I'm encouraging you not to hold back for as long as I have.
>
> A question: how can we respond backchannel if an individuals email
> address doesn't appear on the posting?
>
> Helen
>
>
>
> From: G.F. Phillips
>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 5:07 PM
> Subject: Nick Totton
>
> Hello Folks
> Just to let you know that I have taken it off my own bat to write to
> Nick saying that there were numerous responses asking him not to
> leave. I added that his would be a valuable voice in any future
> discussions about Psych-Couns and essentially asked 'Will you come
> back'
>
> I've told Nick that I would let everyone know of my post to him.
> Kindest
> Gerald
>
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