Interesting list! None of them seem to match, though.. as others have said, it might have been a llama or wild dog, but it did not have a long neck, and it was quite big, so not likely a dog either. But my memory might not be accurate. This was 20 years ago.
I was driving through a rather desolate part of Australia 20 years ago with a friend. Suddenly there was this weird animal in the road. It was dog-like, but way bigger than a dingo. With wool-like fur hanging from its entire body. I slowed down because I was curious, but my mate panicked, and shoutet at me to drive, so I did. I have never seen anything like that animal since.
Not OP, but I know a few things about this. It might be less about the specific method, and more relevant to find a therapist that you connect with. But if CBT was not your jam, I would suggest a therapist who works with existentialist or a more psycho dynamic approach, like ISTDP.
Yes. When it is done boiling, you put it in cold water for like 10 seconds (i usually put it under the faucet).
What a great question! And neat suggestions. I am saving this thread for inspiration to do something similar :) I might teach some mindfulness, and I think some basic yoga could be really interesting too.