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Some have been published in magazines including Marie-Claire (Malaysia), Positive Health, Kindred Spirit and Counselling News
I LOVE your article, Claire! I’m starting to get it why drama is good for you, though my first block would be overcoming my crippling stage fright! Your article is well-written and makes so much sense…..I had wondered why so many comedians suffered from depression!
S.W. (Artist)
Hi Claire, Just writing to say thank you so much for all your articles,they always manage to make me feel better as sometimes in this world there is little I can relate to and these newsletters have a voice I completely identify with. Thanks.
T. V. (Student)
Dear Claire…How do i really share or elaborate the worded response – ‘awesome’ – that escaped my mouth, as I read this? How do I really tell you what the word ‘awesome’ springs from? How does one describe this ‘physicality’ that you so wonderfully talk about? I was thinking these thoughts as I thought of how to tell you how touched I was…. And it seemed so important to me that I share that… I felt like a Christmas tree that was all ablaze with bright lights. Not light-bulbs, but more like intensely bright flash-bulbs popping here and there constantly… Your article lighted me up… like a Christmas tree that was dynamically lighted. Thank you(only the tone of the voice would convey what lies within and beneath this word).
B.S. (I.T. Consultant)
Dear Claire….I do enjoy your pieces – they have a great combination of wit and wisdom……
S.S. (Counselor)
I have to say I love the way you write and find it very meaningful and helpful….
C.M (Project Manager)
Claire….you are just one word….Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Your writing is one of the first to really get to the core of my problem and solve it. Really, thank you from the depths of my heart. Khadijah
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Overcoming Obstacles the Easier Way
Overcoming Obstacles: Turning Your Obstacles into Power You’ve had enough! You’re not going to put up with it any longer. The situation has been going on for far too long. You’ve made up your mind. You’re going to take action. You’re going to follow a new…
Video: The Confidence to Take Risks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q6L54cq5Dw&t=75s A talk from the launch of my book From Wallflower to Sunflower, by Fran Singer, artist, teacher and therapist, who also endorsed the book. In this video, Fran talks about a very important aspect of confidence – the courage to take risks. WHY YOU NEED…
Video: The Power of Self-Acceptance – a participant speaks
https://youtu.be/j5CcNyu2NwU The Power of Self-Acceptance A participant speaks about her experience of participating in the Sunflower Effect Courses over 20 years and how she learned self-acceptance. This video was filmed at the book launch of From Wallflower to Sunflower. She attended the very first 6 session…
Video – on being an introvert in an extraverted world
https://youtu.be/ZtwTuZJX9Ig At the book launch of “From Wallflower to Sunflower” I spoke about my motivation for writing the book, in relation to being an introvert in a world that’s set up for extroverts to succeed. If you’re an introvert, or have a strong introverted side, do…
Video: Performance poem “Don’t Believe the Hype”
A poem exploring confident body image https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4vw6FwxA4o&t=110s Performance poem by Jaycee La Bouche at the book launch of “From Wallflower to Sunflower – the quiet person’s guide to natural self-confidence. This poem is for you if your confidence is undermined by concerns about body image or…
Find Your Voice – How to Speak Up for Yourself
The Courage to Speak Up: The Art of Finding Your Voice Have you ever said? “It’s wrong! Someone should say something about it. Everyone can see it’s pure madness!” How to find the courage to speak up. Especially if you have a tendency to keep quiet….
Photos and Videos from the Book Launch of From Wallflower to Sunflower
Many thanks to all those who attended the Book Launch of From Wallflower to Sunflower and Celebration of 20 years of Making Moves. People came from far and wide to attend: Here’s a video to give you a flavour of the event and photographs of the…
Why are more and more people now are defining themselves as wallflowers?
An excerpt from From Wallflower to Sunflower: the quiet person’s path to natural self-confidence – Claire Schrader’s new book. The Original Wallflowers Very sadly a wallflower has become a derogatory term so that no one wants to be named or seen as a wallflower by other…
Body Confidence – Love Talk Show on Sky TV
A few years ago, I was interviewed by James and Helena of the Love Talk Show, on Sky TV, on the subject of Body Confidence. We explored a number of interesting questions. James and Helena talked about how very attractive confidence is in relationships and particularly…
How to stop killing your hopes and dreams
Winter solstice morning This morning the new sun appeared on the horizon. It is the sun that will carry us through to midsummer. The Celts stayed awake all night to honour the dark time when the old sun dies (often through very bitter weather) and to…
Chrissy B Show on Sky TV
How to stop shyness from ruining your life Chrissy B interviewed Claire Schrader on SKY TV along with two brave participants who were willing to speak about their experiences of the Sunflower Effect Courses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=bU5QzM6MLpA Broadcast on SKY TV (channel 203). (12-minute edited version) https://youtu.be/RSDLkhMrzj8?list=PL1rS90IPvLHXVkRwetunu7UNcgc7UUfaa Full…
Overcoming childhood trauma
“They fuck you up your Mum and Dad” How to free yourself of the baggage you carry from family and discover the real purpose that your family have had in your life. Sainsbury’s Christmas 2016 advert Do you have a family event coming up? You’re already…