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The Compass of Shame
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…
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
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…
Toxic Shame
Toxic shame is a debilitating feeling of worthlessness and self-loathing. No- one is born ‘ashamed’ – “Wherever there is shame, there has been a shamer”. Ref this Ordinary Shame Shame is an uncomfortable feeling that you get when you have…
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Post Traumatic Growth
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,…
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Taking the lead – Trauma Self help
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…
Types of Trauma
Trauma is an almost universal part of the human experience. There are many types and causes of trauma. The latest definition of Trauma is Physical harm, emotional harm and/or life-threatening…
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What Is the Fight or Flight Response?
The fight-or-flight response is an innate physiological reaction to a perceived threat or stressful trigger. Automatic events within the body and sympathetic nervous system increase adrenaline and noradrenaline to prepare…
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Understanding Trauma
Trauma occurs when individuals face highly stressful, frightening, or distressing events that are challenging to manage or beyond their control. This can manifest as a single occurrence or as a…