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...
Johanna Waugh
A song that inspires me is called Living Proof - By Mary J
Book - You can, you will - by Joel Osteen
Favourite film - Fried green tomatoes
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,...
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...
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...
Karen Potter
There are so many but I love 'Women who run with the wolves'
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...
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
Helen Basili
Some books I have recently enjoyed are Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Patsy by Nicole Deniss-Benn, The Belly of the Atlantic by Fatou Diome & White Girl by Tony Birch.
I love queer comedy...
Heather Cavill Greer
Too many to list - in every creative work there is a message if we find a way to connect with it on a deep level.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vassilka Dimitrova-Isbell
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Rachael Carter
The 'Tree of Life' movie. It's highly philosophical and includes struggling with our past and the ongoing existential and conflictual nature of life. It reveals the diversity of our lives in an awe...
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...
Christopher Seager
I love an English rock band called the Verve. One of my favourite songs of theirs is Bittersweet Symphony. A lyric contained in the song is I'm here in my mould...I can change. I feel everyone has...
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/]
Rebecca Anderson
One of my favourite books in psychology is 'The Dance of Anger' by Harriet Lerner.
Lisa Champion
There are so many! My favourite movie of all time is probably Out of Africa, but a close second would be Shadowlands, about the life of C.S. Lewis. I love Claire Bowditch's song Amazing Life and a...
Sara Beresford Terry
It is easier to talk about the sort of art which moves me. I am drawn to work which communicates to me the richness of human experience, life and nature's bountiful beauty, and the enormity of...
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...
Philip Hilder
Yes, 'The Sibling Society' and other books by the American author and poet Robert Bly
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.
Debby Heath
Any book, film, song or work of art that moves me emotionally inspires me to be kinder, more compassionate and more courageous.
Jacinta Franich
I can't think of anything off hand, but what inspires me every week is my volunteer work at the Wayside Chapel. Working with the homeless is inspiring when I see how strong and resilient they are and...
Isabelle Truong
The Gift of Therapy - Irvin D. Yalom
Starry Night painting by Van Gogh
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...
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...
George Turnure
Coming Through Slaughter (Michael Ondaatje), Paris Texas (Wim Wenders), Descent into the Maelstrom (Radio Birdman), William Kentridge
Nick Batty
I often workout to Rachel Platten's Fight Song. I like the lyrics and the message.
Rachel Troia
I love Aboriginal art. It calls to my heart and soul. The profound beauty; the respect and reverence of Country; the Dreaming. It nourishes me.
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...
Christina Taylor
I have a first degree in English Literature so am an avid reader of the classics, however I am currently having an affair with the authors of the sub continent and currently reading V.S.Naipal's The...
Rina Taub
The Language of Flowers
The Streetsweeper
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Diary Anne Frank
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...
Mano Suttner
There are so many, whew....
Books - “I Am That†by Nisargadatta Maharaj. The writing of Raymond Carver, David Sedaris and The Psalms of King David. Who Would You Be Without Your Story...
Nerine Strachan
My yoga practice continues to inspire me. Every time I get on the mat I open further to the possibilities within my own life and the world.
Lidia Smirnov
The Guest House by Rumi
Anything by Sir David Attenborough
French film The Intouchables
Songs by Andrea Bocelli
Paintings by Claude Monet
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...
Karen Rushbrook
I love Klimt's painting of a pregnant woman called hope, It symbolises to me the hope that every parent has for their child and the hope that I can offer if the child struggles with the roadblocks...
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...
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...
Lara Petrulis
In the early days of my training I was introduced to the work of Ram Dass through audio cassettes and a couple of his books entitled How Can I Help?' and Grist for the Mill'. His teachings were...
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€,...
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.
Alexandra Page
A Man's Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl
The Gift of Therapy - Irvin Yalom
Matthew Evans
I recently saw Playbook Silver Linings which I found inspirational. It was the story of a person coming out of a Psychiatric Hospital who was able to successfully rehabilitate himself by learning to...
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...
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...
Jodie Gale
One of my favourite books of all time is Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. Ultimately, Frankl suggests that we cannot avoid suffering in life but even under the most difficult circumstances,...
Maggie Morgan
I love reading and watching films as well as songs, love to sing, and art - the mixed media kind. Schindlers List and the beautiful violin piece by Itzhak Perlman, the innocence and despair in the...
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...
Dana Mitrovic
I am so often inspired by books in particular, that I would find it extremely difficult to pick just one. As a therapist, I find the writings of Irvin Yalom immeasurably helpful, refreshing and...
Kate Mikhailouskaya
Staring at the Sun. Overcoming the fear of death by Dr. Irvin Yalom.
A book by a famous existential therapist about ... well, the title says it all.
Hope Michaelson
The books entitled,
Parenting from the Inside Out and
Mindsight' by Dr Dan Siegel.
Inspirational Music by Patrick Bernhardt.
Michelle McGee
I'm not sure really. It's people that inspire me - stories of resilience and seemingly impossible triumph.
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...
Emmaline Golding
So many! But some are: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Power of Now by Eckart Tolle, Forest Gump.....
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...
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...
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 /...
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...
Kate Deakin
I love listening to music, especially soul music. I enjoy reading and thinking about a variety of things. I am currently enjoying Toward a Psychology of Awakening by John Welwood. There is much to be...
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)
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...
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...
Jan Campbell-Thompson
Oh so many...but Frida, the film about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is a favourite of mine.
The statue of Teresa of Avila by Bernini in Rome.
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...
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
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 !!
Christopher Basten
The weather makers (book) by Tim Flannery. It will change how you live and think about the environment.
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.
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...
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,...
Stacey McCraw
I love art! Come to our offices at Holdsworth House Medical Practice and you will see that we have art exhibitions of all types on the walls and waiting rooms of both Level 3 and 7 - interior design...
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...
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.
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...
Lana Lubimoff
I am inspired by Buddhist Philosophy and how the teachings of the Buddha can help eliminate personal suffering.
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...
Tessa Ipp
Ron Kurtz's book Graceful Unfolding, and Ram Dass's book, Be Love Now.
Geoff Heard
The Spell of the Sensuous'; Perception and Language in a More Than Human World' by David Abram.
Sue Hawkins
A Fortunate Life by Albert Facey
Dead Poets Society
Hallelujah by KD Lang
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)
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...
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
Steven Segal
Long walk to freedom: the autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
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...
Dinah Buchanan
I am inspired by the life of Christ through the gospels, by the heroes of the many myths and legends that are part of my ancestry and lineage, by the many people, books and films that point us toward...
Steven Dromgool
I'm privileged to know an amazing artist who taught to see the skyscapes and be reminded of beauty and hope. You can check her work out here...
Corinne Lindsell
Books:
A road less traveled
The Bible
Film:
Inside Out (Disney)