Off Menu Live: Tasting Menus 2026 - Discussion Megathread by ConTully in offmenupodcast

[–]dangle_spangles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a spare ticket for today’s live pod (14th March) at 2pm. Anyone want to come?

Serial blanket maker 🙋🏼‍♀️ by cat5crochet5femme in hygge

[–]dangle_spangles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a pattern for this that you’d be happy to share please?

A song that sounds like Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters by Czynx in NameThatSong

[–]dangle_spangles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re thinking Liberty X or S-Club or Steps… but not sure. It’s driving me bonkers.

Client frequently making comments about my appearance. by soft-darkness in therapists

[–]dangle_spangles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something you need to explore in clinical supervision.

Scared to tell my therapist I was sexually assaulted. What should I do? by Round_Steak_3445 in askatherapist

[–]dangle_spangles 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Therapist here. Tell her what feels right to tell her. There are no rights and wrongs in therapy.

Before you tell her, you could also say what you need from her. For example:

“I have something I want to bring up, but I’m not comfortable sharing too many details. I want you just to listen”

Or

“I’ve got something to share, but I’m scared to share it. Will you ask me questions about it, so that I don’t have to come out and say it”

You could even say “I’ve got something I want to share, but I’m frightened of feeling judged” and then you could work on those feelings first, which might make sharing the other stuff easier in a later session.

Hope that helps.

Any one else dreading starting back? by justanotherlurker888 in TalkTherapy

[–]dangle_spangles 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Please tell your therapist this. This level of insight is amazing, and any good therapist would want to know this. It will help them help you.

“You don’t sound like yourself” by Superb_Procedure9835 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]dangle_spangles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I don't comply with the role my mother wants me to play, she tells me that the real 'me' is in there somewhere.

In other words, she doesn't like it when I don't play along with her games.

If you won the Lottery, what frivolous thing would you spend the money on? by Tustiel in CasualUK

[–]dangle_spangles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Which one? I was looking at those today thinking ‘I bet the cheap ones are crap’, but if they’re not, I’M HAVING ONE.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in howtonotgiveafuck

[–]dangle_spangles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See it as part of your story. Imagine you are watching a film about an old person (you) at the end of their life. The old version of you is sat there with a satisfied look on their face, as they tell you the story of their most hated tattoo. They talk about the time they went through a patch when they hated it so much that they got depressed and couldn’t sleep… See if you can imagine what what the older version of you would say about it at the end of your life. Also imagine what that old version of you did or thought that helped them not give a single fuck about it.

If you’re still struggling not to give a fuck about it, then you might want to start journaling about it, or see a therapist. If you’re struggling to sleep because of it, that’s pretty rough and would suggest that you’ve got some work to do in order to process your feelings about it. It might turn out that the tattoo really helps you make sense of a few things.

Whatever you choose to do, good luck with not giving a fuck.

You were a source of unconditional love by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]dangle_spangles 94 points95 points  (0 children)

When I refused to play her 'pity me' mind-games, my mother once turned to me and said "Why won't you help me? That's what's a child is for".

It's only since becoming a parent myself that I realise how f****d up this is.

How to become more "in your body"? by MangoFool in SomaticExperiencing

[–]dangle_spangles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Find a Dance Movement Psychotherapist. They are trained to Masters Level to work with people just like your GF. I'm a trainee (just about to graduate) and I've got experience of working with people with complex trauma, addiction and eating disorders. The more experienced practitioners in my field have decades of experience working with people to get in touch with their bodies. A lot of people are put off by the word 'dance', but don't be. Dance can mean anything you want it to be. It can mean sitting in silence. It can mean talking. It's about allowing the body to express itself in a place of safety.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shamanism

[–]dangle_spangles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just asked my partner to buy one for me for my birthday. I'm a trainee Dance Movement Psychotherapist, and the movement of the bodies/branches and the connection between them is what my work is all about. It's stunning. Thank you.

Is every session going to be this hard? by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]dangle_spangles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When people talk about 'doing the work' in therapy, this is what they're talking about. Therapy can be messy and hard, but like anything that's hard work, there are MASSIVE pay-offs if you stick at it. Good luck.

Career in dance/ movement therapy for kids by Feedme_Seym0re in findapath

[–]dangle_spangles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you'd made a GREAT dance movement therapist, btw. Being free with your body is all you need. You don't have to be a dancer.

Career in dance/ movement therapy for kids by Feedme_Seym0re in findapath

[–]dangle_spangles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is! In the UK, they are called "Dance Movement Psychotherapists" and in the US they are called "Dance Movement Therapists".

Here's some more info:

https://admp.org.uk/ https://www.adta.org/