Sarah Bergman
Book - Cutting through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa (Pema Chodron's teacher).
Film- Good Will Hunting
Song - The leaves that are green James Taylor
Lukas Wooller
What comes to my mind is a movie called Mindhorn. I don't find it inspiring but I do find it hilarious, and I'm like everybody else - I just need a good belly laugh from time to time.
Helen Basili
Some books I have recently enjoyed are Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko, The White Girl by Tony Birch, Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Patsy by Nicole...
Mary A McIntyre
The poem Love After Love by Derek Walcott
and the book The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Abbie Couchman
The book What I loved by Siri Hustvedt. The film Call Me By Your Name.
Nathan Dick
The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
I see myself primarily/first as a parent. I have three children, but I feel the responsibility of parenting extends beyond my immediate family.
The relationship in...
Sarah Lawson
There are many.
My Brother and I were hypnotized by a movie called Escape to Witch Mountain as children. I loved the wonder of outer space and special powers being used for good.
I love Under a...
Denise Tsirtsakis
Actually when I really think about it, many books, film, song, event or work of art has inspired me in some way. It has pulled my mind into a different point in time, a different location, or story,...
Nicky Angelone
I have a couple of small sculptures my children made in early high school years that inspire me when I see them. They remind me of how much I love them, and how special it is to be their mum. And they...
Vassilka Dimitrova
This is a difficult question as I have had plenty of books, films, and other works of art that have influenced me and have inspired me over the years.
Some examples are the works by Akira Kurosawa...
Megan Drummond
One work that inspires me is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. The novel’s themes of resilience, purpose, and finding meaning resonate deeply with me.
It beautifully illustrates how, even...
Sirini Kularatne-Samarapathi
Ajahn Brahmavanso's book of opening the door to your heart'. It contains little stories with opportunities for deep reflections presented in a unique way inviting readers to look at life in a simple...
Siobhan McKenna
Book: 'Yes to life in spite of everything'. Author: Viktor Frankl
Art: 'I and the village.' Artist: Marc Chagall
Film: Out of Africa. Universal pictures
Joshua Comyn
I can share several!
Book: Being and Event by Alain Badiou.
Film: Once Upon a Time in Anatolia by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
Songs: 'Hoist that Rag' by Tom Waits, 'Sun In My Mouth' by Bjork.
Event: the...
Michelle Tadros
I am inspired by the art of Edward Hopper. My favourite film is 'Wings of Desire'. I love Jonathan Franzen novels and I love 'All the light we cannot see' by Anthony Doerr.
Mark De Calmer
Many, two that come to the forefront are 1: The Bible and the teaching of Christ and 2. Viktor E. Frankl's book, Man's Search For Meaning.
Eleni Kidis
Anything to do with the teachings and practices of non-dual Tantrik yoga and philosophy. This spiritual traditions is life affirming and teaches us how to navigate human embodiement, how to work with...
Morag Paterson
So many!
On becoming a person - Carl Rogers
Mans Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl
Irvin Yalom's books
The Happiness Trap- Russ Harris
'This is Me' Keala Settle and The Greatest Showman...
Laura Simpson
One book that continually inspires me is *The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse* by Charlie Mackesy. Its simple yet profound messages about kindness, resilience, and the importance of connection...
Donald Marmara
Movies:
The King's Speech
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Books:
Your Body Speaks Its Mind, by Stanley Keleman
The Wisdom of Insecurity, by Alan Watts
To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper...
Marvel Adeyemi
Green Book . Its a film inspired by true friendship that transcended race and class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line.
Shaun McMahon
The profound story of Yeonmi Park will forever be an inspiration for me. Her sheer willingness to not only endure the horrific circumstances of life in North Korea, but to also thrive and find meaning...
Trudy Clutterbok
Book: Things I Don't Want to Know, Deborah Levy
Film: The Taste of Cherry, Abbas Kiarostami
Song: My Island Home, the Warumpi Band
Art: The Rock Garden, Nek Chand, Chandigarh
Geoff Heard
The Spell of the Sensuous'; Perception and Language in a More Than Human World' by David Abram.
Karen Curran
I am an avid reader.
I love the writings, prose and poetry of
John O'Donohue - books 'Benedictus', 'Anam Cara' and more
David Whyte - various prose and poetry
Mary Oliver - 'The Journey' plus...
George Turnure
Coming Through Slaughter (Michael Ondaatje), Paris Texas (Wim Wenders), Descent into the Maelstrom (Radio Birdman), William Kentridge
Nina Linder
Any book or movie that tells a good story where human connection prevails over hardships.
Daisy Dollisson-Oatley
'The one straw revolution' by Masanobu Fukuoka
'Working on yourself alone' By Arnold Mindel
Tessa Ipp
Ron Kurtz's book Graceful Unfolding, and Ram Dass's book, Be Love Now.
Jila Baker
A work of art that inspires me is a painting I have on the wall in the lounge. It is a dot art painting. When I look at it, it changes my understanding in a moment as it holds so much meaning and...
Dee Hardy
Rasputin! The new re mix by MAJESTIC & BONEY M... upbeat, happy and just 'go' to for me!
I love all art as it is an expression of the person so I really am curious when I see art.
Ongoing self...
Carolyn Choy
A poem that inspires me is Desiderata by Max Erhmann [https://www.cchoy.com.au/desiderata/] and the poem Wild Geese by Mary Oliver [https://www.cchoy.com.au/mary-oliver-poetry/]
Leah Wilson
One work that inspires me deeply is the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. This book has had a profound impact on how I understand and approach both life and therapy. Tolle’s speech about the...
Sally Hainey
The Netlix movie entitled 'Dirty John' depicts true crime stories of domestic and interpersonal violence. It deals with themes of abuse, coercive control, manipulation and narcissistic behavior, as...
Karen Rose
Good Inside, by Dr Becky Kennedy. A must-read, and pretty much sums up my approach when working with children and parents. Kids are good :)
Tim Fraser
Any number of Jon Hopkins songs. His music is so varied, from intense and powerful techno to soft and tender classical piano. Within it I find ecstasy, curiosity, innocence, wonder, and so much more.
Elaine Ford
Too many to mention. Would not like to offend any if I did not mention them. For me, it is usually in the timing of the reading of a book, watching a film, or seeing a piece of art, at a time when I...
David Anthony
Too many to name… I mostly get moved by music, art, and books - not so much by movies. Music serves a thousand roles - from Phoenix or Chaka Khan making me dance, to choral music that brings me to...
Jonathan Tandos
There are many but what immediately comes to mind is Paulo Coehlo's book The Alchemist which inspires and deeply comforts me, and that I've often turned to in troubled times.
The version of the...
Felix Perigrie
Into The Spiderverse. Watching something so incredibly new and beautiful, all I could think about was the generation of young artists who were about to be inspired by it. It made me hopeful.
Nicola Kickbusch
I have a few songs that always inspire me.
Show em What You’re Made of - Backstreet Boys
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Lazarus Drug - Meg Washington
Stefanie Marris
Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Ziven
These Days by Powderfinger
This is me from The Greatest Showman
The Midnight Library and How to Stop Time both by Matt Haig
Steven Segal
Long walk to freedom: the autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
Veronik Verkest
I am inspired by
- painter Fred Williams and his ability to see and reproduce the many variations of the colours of Australian nature.
- Erik Satie and his minimal sounds that resonate at a deep...
Corina Johns
Musically, I am a fan of John Darnielle (of the Mountain Goats) and Mark Oliver Everett, among others. They share an appreciation for all kinds of human experience that I find inspiring.
I enjoy...
Tanya Robinson
Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama authored the book JOY. I enjoyed the message in this book and feel inspired by the message of experiencing true joy and inner peace.
Ronni Kahn authored A...
Martina Palombi
The books:
Family Evaluation, an approach based on Bowen theory, by M. Kerr and M. Bowen
Family therapy in clinical practice, by M. Bowen
Growing yourself up, how to bring your best to all...
Steve Bonanno
This has nothing to do with therapy, but gosh, I love it... skydiving followed by surfing.
Just sublime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2zKARkpDW4
Michael Dods
Non-Fiction: John O'Donohue - Anam Cara
Fiction: Jack London - Martin Eden
Film: To Kill A Mockingbird
Song: Peter Green - I've Got A Mind To Give Up Living
Art: The Naked Studio - Brett Whiteley
Calum Johal
I'm a music-man at heart. Musically, there are too many songs/musicians too mention but Fleetwood Mac, Nas, and The Stone Roses are some of my favourites.
My favourite books are: The Idiot by...
Nina Green
'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk has been a game changing book for so many people. It's an exploration of the neuroscience and contemporary evidence for healing practices around...
Dee Kumbukage
One work of art that deeply inspires me is the book The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. This profound and transformative book beautifully encapsulates the essence of Buddhist teachings...
Michele Watson
Jungian Analyst, Robert Johnson's books - He, She and We have been very influential in understanding feminine and masculine psychology.
Ash Rehn
A great resource for gay and bisexual men is Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Mens Lives which was published by Walt Odets in 2019. I would encourage any man who is struggling with aspects of gay...
David Mandrake
I learned a lot from the mystical author Carlos Castaneda. I also like Robert Monroe who wrote Journeys Out of the Body trilogy series.
Kathleen Goossens
Herman Hess Siddharta when I was 18. Krishnamurti in my mid-20s. Song - Beautiful boy by John Lennon. Favourite poem The Guest House by Rumi.
I have always loved and valued books, films, music...
Nick Batty
I often workout to Rachel Platten's Fight Song. I like the lyrics and the message.
Weiyu Guan
Book: The Plague - Albert Camus
Film: Harold and Maude
Song: The lost words blessing
Artwork: Water Lilies #1 - Ai Weiwei
Events: clown school with Fabio Motta, guitar/mandolin ensemble with Ben...
Amy Shah
One book that has deeply inspired me in the field of mental health is The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk. The work explores the complex...
Ren Slade
There are so so many! I am a big reader, and some of my favourite recent ones have been The Queer Art of Failure by Jack Halberstam, and We Are All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
Philipa Thornton
So many. Recently it has been Lost Connections by Johann Hari. I loved he wrote about his personal journey with depression and what he thought was the leading cause. It is a well written book, with...
Stefan Durlach
There are too many to name! Some that come to mind are:
Movies: The Truman Show, Revolutionary Road. Amazing Grace,
Authors: Hermann Hesse, Llewellyn Vaughan Lee, Ken Wilber
Music: Adele singing...
Marie Mooney
Music- anything by Bruce Springsteen and lots of other music as well!
Nature photography
The sound of birds and the wind in the trees
Books - To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee), Broken Open...
Gabby Skelsey
The book: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson because it demonstrates the fragility of life events.
Vivian Baruch
- Better Results: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Therapeutic Effectiveness by Scott D. Miller, Mark A. Hubble, Daryl Chow.
- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Pursue a life task,...
Christopher Basten
The weather makers (book) by Tim Flannery. It will change how you live and think about the environment.
Ashley White
'The Death of Socrates' by Jacques-Louis David. Such an immortalizing of a hero for truth.
Philip Hilder
Yes, 'The Sibling Society' and other books by the American author and poet Robert Bly
David Indermaur
One of the best books I have read recently is called “Stepping out of self deception by Rodney Smith.
My favourite song is “It's a wonderful world†which can work as a loving...
Max Rutherford
I have been influenced by so many people and experiences that it's hard to come up with particular examples without skewing the impression they might leave.
Robyn Price
I recently saw Kunstkamer by the Australian Ballet. It is an incredible work of art that highlights the expressive range of the human body.
The book A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara shows the...
Rosa Oyta
There are many books, films, and works of art that inspire me and my work as a psychologist. One that particularly stands out is Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. The book explores the human...
Lisa Paul
Becoming Us by Elle Taylor for parents who have just had a baby. Great book on how relationships change and why.
Hold me Tight by Dr Sue Johnson - great one for helping relationships in general.
Meg Bonnell
I'm a huge reader and love incorporating popular culture references into therapeutic discussions. I've been known to reference Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Batman, Parks and Rec, Mean Girls, The...
Uri Bookman
The book that has been a source of inspiration for my many years of travelling and seeking is Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse.
One of the books that has influenced me greatly is The Four Agreements by...
Nicol Thomas
I love Nick Cave's work, also Björk. I am very inspired by the music of Hawaii as well.
Suzanne Rosenberg
The Rose by Amanda McBroom has been a long-time favourite; then came Lean on Me by Bill Withers; You Raise me Up by Josh Groban; and most recently I Will be Here by Stephen Curtis Chapman.
Reed Everingham
This question is challenging as life is full of wonder and inspired moments. Reflecting on the human condition, one of my all-time favourite films is Little Miss Sunshine (2006). It touches on so...
Rina Taub
The Language of Flowers
The Streetsweeper
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Diary Anne Frank
Teresa Wilkinson
John O'Donohue's book called Internal Echoes: Exploring our Hunger to Belong.
Lisa Moore
Anything written by Eckhart Tolle, Dalai Lama, Don Miguel Ruiz, Paulo Coelho, Bonnie Garmus, Stephanie Dowrick, Leonard Cohen, John Boyne, Fredrik Backman, Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, Benjamin...
Jacquie Flecknoe-Brown
Everything by C.G. Jung. Also The Matter with Things, Iain McGilchrist. Marie-Louise Von Franz, Barbara Hannah, M. Esther Harding, Edward Edinger, Robert A. Johnson, Vine Deloria Jnr, Iain...
Linda Sawrey
Nature inspires me every day. Watching the wonders of life and all its beauty.
Tania Djipalo
I adore the movie The Age of Adeline for the wonderful meaning about change that it offers.
Victor Frankl Mans Search for Meaning A very small and unimposing book about the power imagining a...
Karen Potter
There are so many but I love 'Women who run with the wolves'
Tamara Pallos
I love Cheryl Strayed's book of letters of advice, called 'Tiny, Beautiful Things'.
A recent film that I enjoyed was, 'She Said' about journalists that spearheaded the Me, Too movement.
I like jazz...
Michele Stewart
David Bowies 'Heroes' gets me every time . Its an anthem and a statement about holding onto yourself in times of great change
Patrick O’Brien
Song: Blackbird by the Beatles
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing...
Michelle Morris
There are many books, films and songs that inspire me. I also find Nature profoundly inspiring. I recently saw the film and read the book Tracks, this is a section I found particularly moving:
I...
Nigel Bailey
The Complete Essays of Michel de Montaigne, the 16th century French philosopher whose musings on the little details of everyday life are as relevant today as they ever were.
He lives happy and...
Alissa Knight
Scars to your Beautiful - Song By Alessia Cara
Singin My Song - Christina Aguilera
Sudhir Dean
'The Body Keeps the Score' Bessel van der Kolk, 'Waking the Tiger' Peter Levine, 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Encounters with Addiction' Gabor Mate, 'The Heroic Client' Duncan, Miller, Sparks.
Ron Dowd
James Hillman's The Dream and The Underworld had a big impact on me, and continues to inspire me that we are so much more than we might think we are.
The existentialist classic The...
Angelina Conias
One work that particularly resonates with me is The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown. In this book, Brown explores the concept of vulnerability and how embracing our imperfections can lead to...
Matthew Austin
Recovering from emotionally immature adults by Lindsay Gibson and Bittersweet by Susan Cain.
Karen Druce
Regardless of the medium, I'm attracted to anything quirky, off-beat, hilarious, thought provoking, emotionally salient. To pick just one, the French comedy Amelie, with Audrey Tautou, is a...
Leigh Fraser-Gray
Its ever changing. I do however prefer to live in a world where we express ourselves through the arts. I encourage all my people to bring what inspires them into the therapy experience to explore...
Carolyn Zantis
Sooo many inspirations.
I gravitate to books and films that celebrate the individual's courage to stand for justice and humane values, even at the risk of social or personal ostracism. Where...
Kate McMaugh
It is almost too many to mention. I love reading and music! But if I can share with you the words of Kathy Steele - this is poetic, I think, and it inspires me as I sit with the most wounded people,...
Tom Skotidas
Jerry Maguire inspires me. It is one of my all-time favourite movies.
Nicole Kinnaird
Loads and loads! Most things inspire me to be honest because they come from the creative part of us and I am interested in that in almost every form. I love wandering in galleries, bookstores, going...
Andrew Macdonald
In this kind of work, the book that had a significant impact on me was “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk. It talks about how trauma and our nervous system connect and the unique...
Stephanie de Niese
It's a quote that inspires me:
But anything exposed by the light will be illuminated and anything illuminated turns into light.
- Eph 5: 13-14
Amanda Dounis
There is a song I remember from when I was young if theres one thing in my life that's missing, its the time that I spend alone. I would love the words and the story to it. Yet today I see how...
Anthony Hubeck
Vital Lies, Simple truths. Daniel Goleman
When I read this something clicked and I had a ‘I got it moment’. Always look for what the mind clings too.
Zoe Hedges
Aah so many how do I choose?
Movie: RED,
Book: Birth without cruelty.
Event: referendum to end aparatheid.
Work of Art: Maggie Laubscher's “Ducksâ€
John Bacash
Rudyard Kipling's poem IF
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their...
Ruth Edwards
I am an avid reader. The first books that inspired me were Wuthering Heights and The Odessa File. The latter inspired my fascination and love of history, and the lessons we need to learn.
Natalie Meijer
Already Free is a documentary about two colleagues of mine that have overcome great personal hardships and turned their lives around to not only an ordinary but an extoridinary existence where they...
Ajay Hawkes
Too many to mention, films from art like Kubrick , Fellini and Coppola's work to more pop culture films with some depth like the Wachowskis Matrix. ( I had another lifetime as a film student and...
Bronwen Bailey
Any art form that captures the universality of human experience is inspiring as it tells us about ourselves. Think of the enigmatic beauty of the Mona Lisa, the strength and wisdom of Atticus Finch in...
Julian O'Sullivan
The book Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy by Glen Gabbard
Rebecca Anderson
One of my favourite books in psychology is 'The Dance of Anger' by Harriet Lerner.
Karen Anderson
The things which have inspired me and continue to do so are many and varied:
• Victor Frankl's book, “Man's Search for Meaning†given to me by my father
• My father's letters...
Melodina Thomas
The Bible has many stories of love, loss, life, death, hopelessness, wisdom, victory, hope and faith and so many life lessons.
Lisa Barrett
Off the top of my head, the book 'Return to Love' by Marianne Williamson is the one I can always remember the name of !
I also think the 'School of Life' regularly has some great episodes- relevant,...
Jennifer Fox
Too many to name, however, certain Buddhist chants and visualisations truly inspire me and keep me buoyant and grateful.
Moira Joyce
Breaking the Waves-film
Siting on the Dock of the Bay-music
Debby Heath
Any book, film, song or work of art that moves me emotionally inspires me to be kinder, more compassionate and more courageous.
Isabelle Truong
The Gift of Therapy - Irvin D. Yalom
Starry Night painting by Van Gogh
Stefanie Hagger
Anguish | August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck | 1878
This painting creates a visceral feelings in me. As a mother, I find myself transfixed on the utter grief and primal need to protect. ...
Natalie Anderson
I find all forms of creativity inspiring, but Caitlin Moran's 'How to be a Woman' popped into my head for its humorous take on how we can beat ourselves up for not meeting the expectations of others....
Tim Coates
Two books - Lost Connections by Johann Hari, and Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl.
There was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage,...
Julie Sweet
To begin, the book I am reading at present and cannot put down is What Happened to You? By Bruce Perry and Oprah. The last podcast I listened to was with Glennon Doyle on Anxiety: Is it Just Love...
Jess Siegle
It isn't a book, film, song, event or work of art that inspires me the most.
It's my best friend, Juls.
She loved me and saw something special inside of me when no one else could.
She believed...
Jenny Sanbrook
I enjoy anything by CS Lewis, especially The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe. I am inspired by many songs and musicians but piano to play and listen to is my great love.
Jessica Ryan-Zeman
I recently read a book/memoir called On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. It was heartbreaking to read at times but it moved me because of the writer's portrayal of intergenerational trauma...
Amber Rules
Tough question!
Book: High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Film: I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but I never get sick of watching Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Maybe it's not inspiring, but...
Nicole Rikos
So many! Inspiration comes in many different forms depending on where I am at in life but books are a constant. I always have about 6 on the go. Stories that speak to the thread of a women's journey...
Victoria Redbard
Radiance Sutras, The book of longing, the vein of gold are some books I love.
Favourite movie would probably be Dangerous Beauty, it inspired me to see a world where sexuality wasn't shamed and was...
Anna Petinsky
I get inspiration from countless sources. The children's author Astrid Lindgren is one source. Her motto “Give the children love, love and more love, and common sense will come by itselfâ€,...
Alexandra Page
A Man's Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl
The Gift of Therapy - Irvin Yalom
Debbie O'Connor
There are many works that inspire me, too many to mention! I have recently viewed a television series called 'Six Feet Under' which I have found particularly engaging and inspiring. It presents a...
Jacqueline Nevin
The book 'Flourish' by Martin E.P. Seligman.
A book on positive psychology that looks at the areas of Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationsips, Meaning and achievment in a person's life and these...
Jacqueline McDiarmid
I like many books, songs and art - but I wouldn't say I have one that inspires me. It is people's stories that inspire me the most - that's when you will see me write a blog or start some research.
Jessica McMillan
What a Wonderful World - by Louis Armstrong
Live Like you were Dying - by Tim McGraw
Wherever you go, There you Are - by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Karin McLennan
The teachings of the great divine, are here for all to access on our planet, with information never before shared with humanity - about this moment in time, who we are, where we came from, what's...
Geraldine McKay
I am an avid reader of different novels and non-fiction work. I am inspired by new ideas.
Michael Grunwald
'The Brain that Changes Itself' by Norman Doidge as it provides clear proof that under the right circumstances each of us can harness our brain's plasticity to change the way our brain and mind...
Deb Gavan
I love reading, films, art and theatre. I am studying (law) at the moment; so my head is often in text books right now, but reading novels is an accessible joy.
Jean Gamble
Neville Symington - the Making of a Psychotherapist
Julie Henderson - How to feel as Good as Possible despite Everything
Serge Benhayon - The Way it Is
Tina Kopa & Catherine Wood Sounds of Soul
Erin Galt
That's a hard one to answer as there are so many, though I'm currently reading 'Surrender' by Bono from U2 which has me hooked. Bono writes about his own personal journeys through his relationships...
Giulia Fiore
The laws of human nature from Robert Greene is the last book I have read and it was very insightful. It helped me understand human nature and its laws on a deeper level.
Elizabeth Fairbanks
Song: 'It Is Not Meant To Be'; Tame Impala.
Book: 'The Courage to be Disliked'; Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi
Film: 'Marie Antoinette'; directed by Sofia Coppola.
Record: 'Mother'; Cleo Sol....
Miranda Fagan
One of my favourite books is Doctor Zhivago, by Boris Pasternak. This quote for me sums up the beautiful novel:
I don't think I could love you so much if you had nothing to complain of and nothing...
Lissette Endacott
All things creative has the power to inspire me! Perhaps its a slow walk through the bush hearing the symphony of the bird song, sometimes its the crashing waves along our coastal cliffs, a play /...
Conny Davis
The Choice - By Edith Eger (book) (adversity)
The Daily Stoic - By Ryan Holiday (book) (a reminder always to question)
The Deepest Breath - Movie (strength, commitment and connection)
Ivan Cunningham
Blue Poles by Jackson Pollock is an art piece I love and one which is akin to the work I do, in that, if you look hard enough, you'll see different and interesting aspects of the whole - just as...
Howard Colin-Thome
Seinfeld, bad humour and anything entertaining is regenerative.
All stories of people coming through adversity are insipiring.
Mairead Cleary
The book 'Soulcraft' by Bill Plotkin.
The book 'Rest' by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
The book 'The power of place' by Winifred Gallagher
The book 'Switch' by Chip & Dan Heath
The film 'Instinct' with...
Mary Cantrill
Here are a few notable books:
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl: This profound memoir explores the experiences of Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, as he reflects on...
Kerstin Buccoliero
The Faithful Gardener - Audio book by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Jocelyn Brewer
My favourite film of all time is Picnic At Hanging Rock. Though I am a sucker for Frozen II (which is far better than the first one!)
Sharon Bonello
There are many books, films, songs and art works that inspire me. It is impossible for me to select just one...
The things that inspire me are anything that someone has taken the time to...
Christine Bennett
Bruce Lipton inspires me with his three books and readily available YouTube videos on changing negative beliefs and living your best life.
brucelipton.com
Sandy Beech
At the moment i cannot recommoned enough the book called Untamed by Glennon Doyle and by all means dowload the audio version to listen to in the car.. I did and just love it !!
Duda Baldwin
BOOKS:
As a book addict (and writer) I cannot single out a book. I have hundreds of books on my bookshelf that I share with clients in sessions.
TRAVEL:
Travelling inspires me the most. I have...
Heather Adams
I am a Disney tragic - Lilo & Stitch where 'no one gets left behind' is certainly a favourite as are many of the Disney classics. Andre Bocelli has the capacity to move me to tears. John O'Donohue...
Janelle Wright
I'm currently reading Look What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill. It is challenging me to think about the many dimensions of power that exist in all relationships and explore in my own mind how it can be...
John Woodcock
Film: Wings of Desire; Art: Picasso's Minotauromachy; Literature: Charles Williams' books.
All these art forms address the hidden background (soul) of our lives.
Michael Vaccaro
I have been deeply inspired and influenced by so many books, films, songs and works of art from varying walks of life and traditions!
It's challenging to narrow it down to one.
However,...
Graeme James
I like many forms of music, art and film, though tend to be drawn to music of my era like prog rock or contemporary jazz and fusion - each requires active engagement from the listener, a bit like...
Michelle Lin
My favourite movie is Lilo & Stitch due to the themes around choice, empowerment, resistance, families of choice, and friendship.
Mia Kennedy
I enjoy Christmas. The smell of cinnamon; decorating the house; Christmas lights are all traditions filled with nostalgia for me. I also like the fact that December is a time where joy seems to be...
Gabriele (Gabe) Marranci
Today's most pressing issue, seen through the lens of the compassion model, is the need for greater understanding and empathy worldwide. This shortage of empathy lies at the heart of many global...
Clara Luxford
Currently reading The Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Dideon, about her journey of grief after losing her husband John Dunne. Beautifully observed and very readable too.
I have just finished the...
Andrew Lindsay
I love Leonard Cohen. There's a man who's explored his limits and wrestled with actualising his spirit. Recently I watched Where the Wild Things Are' with my kids. It's all there in that film -...
April Lewis
There are many books, films, songs, events and works of art that have inspired me and on a daily basis, new ones that inspire me. I am also constantly inspired by people, many of whom would not...
Megan Haire
The six pillars of self esteem (and other works) by Nathaniel Branden (book)
Any painting by Van Gogh
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (song)
Heather O'Neill
Have you checked out Maree Davidson's art, she uses smiling animals and encapsulates a cartoon style. I have many in my home, particularly above the toilet to make visitors smile.
My favourite...
Dian Abdurachman
The song Good Riddance (by Greenday)
Part of the lyrics:
So make the best of this test
And don't ask why
It's not a question
But a lesson learned in time
It's something unpredictable
But in...
Sonia Scussel
Books
Mindsight and Parenting from the inside out by Daniel J. Siegel
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
The Gift of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Carolyn Spillett
Hope inspires me. In my first year working as a counsellor - it was the look on a clients face when they came to a place of understanding from a 'feeling' level, what letting go of trying to control...
Debra Sumner
Brene Brown, I love all of her books and my most recent book that was not work related was
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky, the true story of a very inspirational woman.
Mark Walker
I recently re-read Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, In terms of therapy, Yalom's The Schopenhauer Cure has enthused me to return to group therapy work.
Jon Nielsen
I sing in a choir because I love making music and I love the way that music can affect performers and audiences alike. At the moment one of my favourite pieces is O Magnum Mysterium by Morten...
Alicja Weidner
The adaptation of the story narrated in the Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley:
'One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy hurriedly picking up and gently throwing things into the...
Melis Topsahin
One of the many people that truly inspire me, as I have probably mentioned time and time again, is Dr. Gabor Mate, who is a Canadian psychiatrist.
Having had the privilege of reading most of his...
Penelope Lovegrove
Movie: - Intouchables, Orlando, Baraka... many more
TV Show: - After Life, Ted Lasso
Book: - Veronika Decides to Die, Miracle of Mindfulness, Lam Rim, Anything by Irvin Yalom, The Happiness...
Volker Krohn
I have found a lot of inspiration from the Irish poet David Whyte. Particularly the following poem titled Self Portrait' which I have shared over the years with many of my clients:
Self Portrait...
Christina Kioulafas
I used to work at a Blockbuster Video for 7 years! Hard to choose a film...
Recent selections include
Book: Girl, woman, other.
Show: Handmaids Tale
Song: Kaytranada - Got it good
Art:...
Brian Whiter
A song called Nature Boy comes to mind. It was composed by Nat King Cole and the lyrics go like this...
There was a boy
A very STRANGE ENCHANTED boy.
They say he wandered very far, very far, over...
Steve White
Love Actually (Film)
Learning from the patient (book) Patrick Casement
Natalie Incledon
I love romance, so my favourite all-time movie is Romeo and Juliet, for it's music, acting, creativity and of course, story.
M.Rose Hoey
The first book that comes to mind is Mans Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
An Interrupted Life, the Letters and Diaries of Etty Hillesum
both these books speak of the powerful spirit in Human...
Marcus Dally-Law
'Come and Get Your Love' - Redbone
Honestly, since Chris Pratt danced to this in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, its hard to hear this without doing a bit of a strut walk - a brief moment...
Kate Culy
I recently watched Gurrumul - the Gurrumul story and was deeply inspired and moved.
Tracy Clark
Book. The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho
I loved this book as it taught me about following process and life path.
Darius Leo
Atticus Finch - a fictional small-town lawyer played by Gregory Peck in the film To Kill a Mocking Bird'. It's also a great book. Atticus is a life-long hero of mine. He embodies what it means to be...
Matt Dale
London Grammar Strong. Amazing vocals but even more powerful lyrics.
Donna Neck
The 'Pursuit of Happyness' book really inspired me as it clearly portrays the message to never give up having hope for the future, despite the adversities that you need to overcome. By developing more...
Gregg Palmer
The Primal Wound
A Transpersonal View of Trauma, Addiction, and Growth, John Firman, Ann Gila
Michelle McClintock
Songs
Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake - this song is full of joy and happy vibes
Movies
Matrix - we are all waking up from a dream where we have no power and realising we are powerful...
Sigrid O'Callaghan
Climbing Mt Warning
Paul Klee Paintings
Ryan Presley Mandalas
Byzantine decor and mosaics
Natajsa Wagner
Some of my favourite books are The Alchemist by Paul Coelho, The Prophet by Khalil Gibran, Lost connections Johann Hari
Louise Jansz
I will have to come back to this question so I'll share one of each:
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinko Estes (also a book for men btw!)
Apocalypse Now (l love war movies)
Lovely Day...
Neha Kapoor
Certainly, books can be incredibly inspiring. Here are a few that have had a profound impact on me: The Deepest Well by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel, and The Body...
Brenda Rowlandson
There are so many! I'm inspired 'in the moment'. I would rather experience a moment of inspiration, or awe, than hold one or two things that I consider the inspiration. There is much in the world to...
Kim Bailey
Book - Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart by Gordon Livingston MD, Irvin Yalom's Love's Executioner, To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
Film - Manchester By The Sea (Recent), The Green Mile, Finding...
Rosie Burgess
I love music. Especially harmonies. The song Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap speaks to my heart.
I also love the dreaminess of Monet's landscapes. I'm a romantic at heart.
Mark McMahon
I'm going to pick the art of the French impressionist Claude Monet - his plein air' paintings manage to capture so much light, and I believe that sometimes that is what we are doing in the therapy...
Katie Watson
I am a really big fan of the 90's English band Blur and the song 'Tender' has always inspired me. If you look at the lyrics you can probably guess why (I need to find someone to heal my mind). This...
Chris Chicoteau
I recently watched 'Marriage Story' and thought that the acting was excellent and a great depiction of some of the modern challenges associated with relationships.
Tim Clark
I remember watching a performance of Grieg's Piano Concerto and thinking, This piece of music must be one of the high points of human existence.