Shirah ShulmanHow big should a trauma be to influence your life?During a family constellation session we often look for a traumatic event that created the struggle or discomfort you or your child feel...
Shirah ShulmanWhat happens when you say ‘I’m sorry’ Sometimes we need to apologise, not necessarily because we were wrong but because the other person feels bad, sad or upset by something...
Shirah ShulmanChanging perspectivesOn my walk this morning I noticed that on one side of the road was an autumn tree with some red leafs on it and on the other side of the...
Shirah ShulmanSaying 'yes'A few days ago I read a post about saying ‘yes’ and it touched me deeply. We are all learning that saying ‘no’ is healthy for us. That it...
Shirah ShulmanThe courage to listen In one of my sessions I had a conversation with a young teenager. She told me that it is difficult for her to be different. That she does...
Shirah Shulman'For the man is a tree in the field'This sentence is taken from the forth book in the bible (Bamidbar – Numbers) I have always loved this sentence. I feel that it touches me...
Shirah ShulmanCan you achieve inner peace?Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. – Buddha Inner peace seems so elusive. How do you get to feel peaceful? There are so...
Shirah ShulmanThe possibility of healing a Holocaust trauma Today marks the yearly ‘Holocaust Day’ in Israel, my home country. I come from a family of victims, both on my mother’s side as well as...
Shirah ShulmanAutumn leaves and trust As I was walking my dog this morning, being mesmerised by the beauty of nature around me this time of year I was thinking of trust....