Compassion and Pandas with Louise Lucas

Such a delight to chat to the fantabulous Louise Lucas about her brand new book (out next week!). From finding compassion for herself through pandas to her Two Spiral Model for working with neurodivergent clients, I loved every moment and hope you will too. Le grá (with love), Ev3 CHAPTERS 00:00 Values-based intentions instead of goals 05:54 Ideal self-care vs actual self-care 09:40 The panda pause: what do I need right now? 12:17 Reconnecting with the ever-present Self 13:04 The healing power of the sea 18:58 Community, connection and co-regulation 22:01 Finding the right community for what you need 24:02 Who would you throw cardamom pods for? 28:52 What I’d tell my younger self 30:01 Why pandas mean so much 31:33 A Therapeutic Workbook for Neurodivergent Clients 35:32 Grounding and asking what you need LINKS Louise Lucas’s book published on 21st September and if buying direct from the publisher, viewers/listeners can use the code %LUCAS20 to get a 20% discount. https://uk.jkp.com/products/a-therapeutic-workbook-for-supporting-the-wellbeing-of-neurodivergent-clients https://www.curiosityspot.co.uk/ https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/curiosityspot Curiosity Spot Louise Lucas is a queer, neurodivergent counsellor, trainer & author who supports professionals to work with ND clients through curiosity, compassion & kindness. By Louise Lucas https://www.linkedin.com/in/curiosityspotuk http://www.facebook.com/curiosityspotuk https://www.instagram.com/curiosityspotuk Zena Nicholas https://www.zenanicholascounselling.co.uk/ https://www.counsellors-staffroom.co.uk/ https://www.counsellors-staffroom.co.uk/copractice-community/ If you enjoyed this, check out: Episode 25: “My needs are high” says Louise Brown https://solestosoul.ie/podcast-feed/my-needs-are-high-says-louise-brown-the-delightful-queer-neurodivergent-therapist-supervisor-and-trainer/ Choose your own adventures: https://solestosoul.ie/adventures/ Book your free telephone consultation and access 100s of body-mind practices at https://solestosoul.ie/free-downloads