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Blame Is How Power Stays Invisible
Part 5 in the series: When Something Feels Off This is Part 5 of the series When Something Feels Off (And You Can’t Quite Explain Why) So far, we’ve looked at how systems can override individual conscience, and how fear-based control can quietly shape behaviour while presenting itself as protection. Now we come to something even more stabilising for those systems. Blame. Blame is not just an emotional reaction. It is a structural tool. And it works remarkably well. When somet
Catherine Cooper
2 days ago3 min read


Fear-Based Control Rarely Looks Like Control
Part 4 in the series: When Something Feels Off This is Part 4 of the series When Something Feels Off (And You Can’t Quite Explain Why) In the last piece, we looked at how compassionate people can become constrained by the systems around them. How conscience can be slowly overridden without anyone intending harm. Now we move further into the architecture itself. Because control, when it is obvious, is easier to resist. It’s the control that presents as protection that’s harder
Catherine Cooper
Apr 74 min read


Compassionate People, Harmful Outcomes: How Systems Override Conscience
Part 3 in the series: When Something Feels Off This is Part 3 of the series When Something Feels Off (And You Can’t Quite Explain Why) In the first piece , we explored how your body notices mismatch before your mind can articulate it. In the second , we looked at how inconsistency creates anxiety, not because you’re fragile, but because unpredictability is destabilising. This series isn’t about fixing people. It ’s about naming what the body already knows. Thanks for being h
Catherine Cooper
Mar 94 min read


When Words and Actions Don’t Match, Your Body Notices
Sometimes nothing is obviously wrong, and yet the body doesn’t settle.
This piece explores the subtle discomfort that arises when words and actions don’t align, and why unease is often information rather than something to override.
It’s the first in a series about noticing, naming, and trusting what the body registers before the mind has language.
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Jan 154 min read


Dancing and Mental Health
Dance is more than just an art form; it has a profound impact on mental health, as explored by Dr. Peter Lovatt, a leading dance psychologist. Dance engages the brain and body in ways that foster mental well-being, tapping into both cognitive and emotional processes. It is an experience that unites movement with psychology, providing benefits ranging from stress relief to enhancing cognitive function. Dance and Emotional Regulation One of the key psychological benefits of dan
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Nov 1, 20253 min read


Supporting Your Child Through School Avoidance
When your child is struggling to go to school, it’s not just their wellbeing that’s affected, it can take a real toll on your own mental...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Filling The Glass: The Reality of Personal Change
Have you ever been told that a certain meditation, exercise routine, or treatment will definitely change your life? Maybe it’s a new...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Dec 17, 20243 min read


How Early Trauma Affects the Brain
In The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Bruce Perry explores how early childhood experiences, particularly trauma, shape brain...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Understanding the Brain Basis of Autism and ADHD: New Insights from a Large-Scale Study
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common neurodevelopmental disorders characterised...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Mar 7, 20244 min read


Beyond the Label - The Multifaceted Nature of Chronic Pain and Fatigue
Chronic Pain: More Than Just a Label. Understand the puzzle, empower your journey. Learn more & book your free consultation!
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Why Mindbody Healing Cannot Be A One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Mindbody healing is not like a one-size-fits-all dress. It's more like a bespoke suit, but without the tailor judging your fashion sense.
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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