INTRODUCTION



If you are reading this and have some how found yourself to this site/blog - allow me to first and foremost Welcome you to my blog: Clinically speaking ...

Let me begin this new blog by explaining the intention - my intention. Incidentally, it is 4:50 am NOW where I am. I have to say, it's been a long time since I've done something like that - i.e., be "inspired" to get up and hit the track writing (running) doing what is on my mind.

Anyway, back to the intention or purpose of this blogging. Different from my previous blogging, I envision this as the place to go with more "serious" stuff, if you will. All matters directly relevant to my work as a psychologist, a clinical hypnotherapist, a life coach, etc.  Hence, the blog title: Clinically Speaking.

In case you, the reader, may not be familiar with me as of yet - let me give you a brief introduction. My name is Sylvester. My academic training has been psychology and counseling. With over 30 years of work experience, I have worked in a variety of positions and roles - but mainly in the mental health service industry, integrated and holistic care, as well as training & education. If you are interested to know more - you are most welcome to visit my website at www.now4life.com and/or to write me directly.


So, if all goes as I plan - in the days that will follow and the blog posting that will be addded on, the subject matters will always be related to or relevant in one shape or another to my role as a therapist/consultant/trainer/clinical hypnotherapist.

It is my hope that my postings will be useful/helpful for others who may find themselves also interested in a career with the focus on helping self and others.

In closing this first entry, I would like to invite you to consider the following: if you are reading this final paragraph - it would most likely mean you've gone through the entire entry (albeit a very short entry). I would suggest that you have not landed here by pure coincidence. In fact, I am not one to believe in coincidences. I do, however, believe in synchronicities. In other words, it is my believe that you are here for a purpose - possibly for you and me both. Exactly what that purpose is, if you are willing, I hope to have the opportunity discover this beyond this entry.




Peace

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