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]
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Some money 9 years old and neutered LOL
Pat
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0000,0000,0000Oh 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
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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
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0000,0000,0000Hello 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!
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From: Amanda Poyner
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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
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From: Amanda Poyner
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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
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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