How helpful is Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Therapy?

Great Polyvagal Theory visual aid showing what happens in our body when our nervous system goes through different states. Although Polyvagal Theory is greatly influential in Trauma Therapy, and I…

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Read more about the article Do ALL parents really traumatise their children?
trauma, parenting

Do ALL parents really traumatise their children?

According to the message in this image by Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist), all parents traumatise their children. Although it does have some element of truth in it based on…

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Read more about the article Thunderbolts Movie as a Mental Health Resource
mental health, void, human suffering, trauma

Thunderbolts Movie as a Mental Health Resource

When you think of a Marvel movie, mental health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to your mind. Explosions, action and cheesy punch lines are more like it. But…

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Read more about the article Beyond the Trauma: Finding your inner calm by building resilience and navigating stress
stress, post traumatic stress, PTSD, trauma, hypervigilance, Stress Awareness Month , dysregulation, sleep, selfcare, wellbeing, mindfulness, meditation, nature, connection, boundaries, stressors, triggers, safety plan, support system, negative thoughts

Beyond the Trauma: Finding your inner calm by building resilience and navigating stress

As it was Stress Awareness Month last month, it has given me an opportunity to reflect on how stress plays a significant part when navigating trauma. This blog will focus…

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How to become a Trauma Therapist

Today's blog is for mental health professionals and therapists.  This might be helpful to those of you who already specialise in trauma work or those of you who like to…

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The Power of Authentic Connection

Do you feel isolated and alienated?Are you craving to make authentic connections?Do you want to meet new people and potentially make friends?Do you hope to receive support in your life?Do…

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What is trauma?

I often get asked what trauma is. How one can identify trauma, and most importantly, how one can distinguish trauma from just difficult or stressful life events. My answer is…

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