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LeftishBrit

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1. Arnall seems to be not an academic or clinical psychologist, but a 'life coach'
Mon Jan 21, 2013, 07:06 AM
Jan 2013

On his website:

'Cliff believes passionately that everyone can fly - at least metaphorically - and that being authentic, kind and having fun are the most important attributes for a happy and fulfilled life.

Many people get stuck or wonder about which path to take when at a crossroads (including the path they just used to get to the crossroads). Fear becomes the primary emotion and a seemingly good life can start to unwind with increasing feelings of frustration, irritation and disillusionment.

Coaching is a wonderful way to get you back on track: it's highly motivating, gentle and it's focused entirely on you and how you want to live your life both personally and professionally. Taking coaching sessions with Cliff will result in measurable and lasting improvements at home and work.

Cliff has worked with people from all walks of life in the US, Europe and the UK. They include managers, doctors, nurses, charity workers, entrepreneurs, pharmacists, people with special needs, CEO's, teachers, dental teams, administrators, long term unemployed people, offenders, engineers, top sports players, media staff and more.

Start really believing in yourself.

Remove self-sabotaging behaviours.

Drop the fake masks that are so energy-sapping.

Make positive lasting changes in your life.

Be more relaxed knowing you are being true to your self.

Wake up and start living the life you want.'


On a quick check of the 'Web of Science' publications database, it does appear that he once collaborated with someone at Reading University on a study of nicotine addiction. But the published paper was in 1994; and Arnall's recent work does not seem to be science-related.

There is no doubt that some people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, and become depressed in the wintertime; but I doubt very much that one could put specific dates for it. Or in other words, this theory is indeed utter bollocks.

I also agree that: 'The fact that you can be "depressed" but not have "depression" makes it too easy to dismiss the concerns of clinical sufferers. Saying depression sufferers shouldn't complain because you've been miserable and got over it is a bit like dismissing the needs of an amputee on the grounds that you once had a paper-cut which healed on its own. '




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