Went for a lovely long walk yesterday with my partner. We’re so lucky to be able to do this.We got talking and I mentioned what Bill Gates had said about the Coronavirus. I said that he had echoed my thoughts and I went on to express them further. I love it when I read something that confirms my way of thinking. I feel validated. As a woman, I have often not been listened to or had my ideas rubbished and it always leaves me in a state of frustration that I haven’t been heard. When I hear an idea or an opinion I want to explore it, not argue with it and that usually works well with  my friends who are counsellors. Anyway, my partner started to argue. I didn’t feel that his opinions were in direct conflict to mine but they were presented in such a way that it seemed they were. I got irritated and asked him why he was arguing. He didn’t understand the question. I explained it further saying that conflict produces either a stalemate or a winner and loser.Wheras,with cooperation we can move forward. Of course he disagreed, citing the British Parliament which is based on a conflict model. I was weary by this time and wanted to change the subject. He was on a roll so he kept going until I was well and truly vanquished. That’s what I felt anyway although we both believe that society needs to change and we need to look after animals and the earth. What was that all about ? Is it a man/woman thing?

I’m supervising by phone, and the courses are still on hold. Someone suggested that we complete the supervision course on line. It isn’t possible, however I would be open to doing an add on course on online supervision. So, if any of you out there would like to cooperate with me in doing that, please get in touch.