EL is excited to welcome author Jon Day to our next EL Circle on 6 July at 18:00. Jon will join us in conversation about his new book, Homing. ‘Homing delves into the curious world of pigeon fancying, explores the scientific mysteries of animal homing and traces the cultural, political and philosophical meanings of home.… Continue reading Next EL Circle – Homing by Jon Day – 6 July at 18:00
Month: June 2021
Rethinking Resilience as We ‘Build Back Better’
By Kelly Hearn We are entering the phase of ‘Build Back Better.’ At the recent G7 summit hosted by the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s prepared remarks to fellow leaders said they should be aiming at “building back greener, building back fairer and building equally and – how should I put it? – in a… Continue reading Rethinking Resilience as We ‘Build Back Better’
Conversations on Love
By Natasha Lunn* I used to think that loving someone meant knowing everything about them. Every mole on their back, every childhood memory that left a mark, every corner of their mind, however dark. I longed for these precious pieces of knowledge, to be trusted with them, and to trust someone with the pieces of… Continue reading Conversations on Love
Menopause, Midlife & Mental Health
By Kelly Hearn ‘I think I’m going crazy,’ Maureen*, 48, collapses in tears as we start our initial psychotherapy consultation. ‘And the meds aren’t helping.’ Maureen had been to see her GP six months prior and was prescribed antidepressants to counter her persistently low moods as well as Valium for sporadic overwhelming anxiety. As our… Continue reading Menopause, Midlife & Mental Health