Schema Therapy or schema focussed therapy is designed to address unmet needs and to help clients break these patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving and to develop healthier alternatives to…
Circumstances that can cause the response of trauma can be a single event or multiple incidents over an extended period. Responses to trauma can last for weeks to months before people start…
Detachment - a feeling of not being emotionally involved. Detachment can be used when we need to detach from a person in our lives that is having a less than positive impact on us…
Shame is a negative emotion directed at the self arising from the perception that one is bad. High levels of shame are associated with a number of mental disorders and…
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is a term used to describe specific traumatic events that occur before the age of 18. They can include direct experiences which are things that are directly done…
Trauma can lead to deep pain, but post-traumatic growth shows how it can also spark personal growth, challenging the idea of helplessness in the face of trauma. It counters stigma,…
Spirit dancing or Spirit Dance is an ancient practice that combines the art of movement with the exploration of the inner self. Movement is a natural form of expression for…
Trauma robs people of self-leadership – the feeling that you are in charge of yourself. A challenge of recovery is taking the lead back and trauma self help for your body and…