psychology… Irvine’s summary 7 Jan 201929 Dec 2018 Chronic dissatisfation and attempts to achieve that which is beyond our control. These are the two main sticks we use to beat ourselves. Stoic philosophy helps us to overcome both…
psychology… Stoic joy 5 Jan 201929 Dec 2018 Stoicism isn't only an antidote to anger and emotional distress. It's a recipe for genuine joy - the kind of joy and wonder that comes from endless discovery and the…
law… What is mental capacity? 4 Jan 201929 Dec 2018 Mental capacity is the ability to make your own decisions. It's assessed using a straightforward two-part test which is much easier to deal with than most people think: Part 1:…
challenging behaviour… Challenging behaviour: Philosophy and ethics 3 Jan 201929 Dec 2018 Challenging behaviour strategies aren't necessarily complicated but they are powerful. It's important then that we use them ethically. This video outlines some of the more basic points about ethics and…
evolution… Selection pressures part 1 2 Jan 201929 Dec 2018 What do we mean by 'selection pressure'? Doesn't evolution just happen anyway? https://youtu.be/0ewXtxJsV-g
psychology… The advantages of Stoicism 1 Jan 201929 Dec 2018 Stoicism is a way of approaching and coping with the world, society and the vagaries of life that brings peace, calm and even joy. It's a method of being both…
duty of care… MCA: Who decides? 31 Dec 201829 Dec 2018 When assessing an individual’s mental capacity it is important that we confine ourselves to assessing that person’s ability to make this particular decision (or type of decision) at this time.…
Stoicism for mental health… Boring stoics! 29 Dec 2018 Stoics are boring aren't they? Oh, no! There's nothing boring about Stoicism. There's nothing boring about embracing change, about opposing injustice or about developing self reliance. There's nothing boring about…
evolution… Evolutionary psychology video playlist 4 Aug 20181 Oct 2018 Here you will find my developing video playlist on evolutionary psychology. It's a long term project. Enjoy.
Stoicism for mental health… Stoics are boring aren’t they? 24 Jul 201824 Jul 2018 If you think Stoics are boring, you're not doing it right! There's nothing boring about Stoicism. There's nothing boring about embracing change, about opposing injustice or about developing self reliance.…
