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Becoming Ethical:
This is a blog sharing some of my thoughts and reflections on my life as a clinical psychologist in the UK. I explore the dynamics of group psychology through use stories and myths.
Some of this may well also resonate with people beyond my professional group.
Thoughts, associations and reflections are always welcome, so please do leave comments.
If you are interested in joining one of the reflective spaces I offer you can find out more at www.libbynugent.co.uk
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The Princess and the Pea: Activist, Analyst, Shadow.
Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess; but she would have to be a real princess. He travelled all over the...
Elizabeth Nugent
Apr 3, 202213 min read
Reflections on Lego
Last Christmas I found myself in the rather engrossing task of building a Lego technic race plane. The task was set for children 7+...
Elizabeth Nugent
Feb 15, 20229 min read
Protecting Your Voice. Lessons From the Little Mermaid and other fairytales.
With so much going on in the world there can be a temptation to remain silent and keep our heads down. Listening is of course an...
Elizabeth Nugent
Feb 15, 20227 min read
The Myth of Psyche and the Myth of Sisyphus: Joining Up the Dots
Once upon a time a little girl wanted to become a clinical psychologist. She had some great ideas about what was wrong with the world...
Elizabeth Nugent
Dec 14, 20218 min read
To The NHS Worker who called me.
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Nov 15 2021 09:46AM You messaged me asking to talk and I agreed to zoom. We met online and you told...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20216 min read
Mirror, Mirror
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Oct 1 2021 02:49PM “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?” “Thou, O Queen, art...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20216 min read
Spinning Straw into Gold: A Fairytale Analysis of Clinical Psychology Culture
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Aug 12 2021 01:26PM Recently, I have been thinking a great deal about the tale of Rumpelstiltskin. It...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 202111 min read
The Ugly Sisters' Feet
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published May 25 2021 02:29PM In Cinderella there is an important symbol of feet (and shoes). It is...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20213 min read
Wanting to Belong, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Reflections on Becoming a Clinical Psychologist
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Apr 15 2021 03:34PM "We don't have a word for the opposite of loneliness, but if we did, I could say...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 202110 min read
Reflections of Envy with the stories of Anasi and Cinderella.
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Feb 5 2021 07:45AM "If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me."...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 202116 min read
Frau Holle: Weariness and the Need for Creativity and Community
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Nov 28 2020 11:59AM Weariness I'm weary, I hear myself say My eyes closing as I walk on my way The...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 202112 min read
Invitation to Brave Space
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Mar 18 2020 11:51AM In these strange times, the distress around the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 202110 min read
Reflections on the Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Feb 7 2020 12:26PM I’d like to acknowledge Dulcie Cormack and her contribution to this blog when...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20218 min read
Reflecting on not knowing myself.
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Jan 4 2020 10:30AM For a short time I had a daydream about running a coffee shop. I thought I could...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20218 min read
Rage and Self-Love: A Recipe for Transformation
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Oct 26 2019 08:32AM An internal critical voice is an incessant stream of destructive self talk....
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20216 min read
The Necessity of Good Enough.
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Sep 1 2019 12:42PM In my therapeutic work as a clinical psychologist I have regular supervision. In...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20216 min read
Yoga Feet, Pointless Conversations and my relationship with the Other.
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Aug 15 2019 08:59AM “It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20216 min read
The Cost of Compromising to Belong
By Dr Libby Nugent, First Published Jul 11 2019 02:55PM I think most Clinical Psychologists are drawn to this profession for restorative...
Elizabeth Nugent
Nov 15, 20215 min read
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