Read our posts about Trauma

20Apr

What Will Be the Lasting Impact of Trauma for Refugees Fleeing Ukraine?

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

childhood, family, society, trauma

Therapists

Epigenetics tells us how trauma can be passed down the generations. As huge numbers of Ukrainians are forced to flee their country, therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen reflects on the lasting mental health impact.
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07Feb

Helping Traumatised Clients Trust Their Bodies Again

James D. West

arttherapy, body, brain, neuroscience, PTSD, therapisttips, trauma

Mind

Traumatised clients may experience their body as the enemy or as separate from them. Nili Sigal explains why helping clients feel safe and connected in their bodies is key to recovery from trauma.
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20Jan

In Therapy I Feel Validated – There Is No Greater Feeling

Tom Massey

experienceoftherapy, trauma

Mind

Traumatic events in Tom Massey's life lead him to see a therapist. Therapy helped him identify deep-rooted thought patterns, but the most valuable part of therapy was feeling heard and validated.
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07Dec

8 Ways to Protect Children in Times of Grief

Saul Hillman

bereavement, grief, loss, parenting, trauma

Therapists

When grief rocked his family unit, therapist Saul Hillman sought to see the events through his children's eyes. Here he shares 8 tips he learnt in his work as a child bereavement counsellor.
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16Sep

The Mental Health Impact of Racism and Race in the Therapy Room

Nova Reid

culture, race, racism, society, therapisttips, trauma

Mind

Author of The Good Ally, Nova Reid explores the impact of racial microaggressions on mental health and calls for a better understanding in healthcare settings.
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21Jun

How EMDR Helped Me Recover from Birth Trauma

Jessica Purchall

birthtrauma, body, bodyimage, emdr, experienceoftherapy, motherhood, mothers, PND, pregnancy, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Jessica Purchall suffered from severe body image issues during pregnancy and PTSD after the birth of her first child. Here she shares how EMDR therapy helped her recover from birth trauma.
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17Jun

What Does Embodiment Really Mean?

Constanze Gilbert

body, bodypsychotherapy, mindfulness, trauma

Therapists

Mental health difficulties, stress and trauma can all lead to a sense of disconnection from our bodies. Mindfulness practitioner and body psychotherapist Constanze Gilbert explores what embodiment means.
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16Jun

The Aftershocks of Trauma and Grief

Saul Hillman

bereavement, grief, loss, trauma

Therapists

It's likely that nothing can prepare us for the loss of a loved one and the grief that follows, Dr Saul Hillman shares his own experience in the wake of his mother's death.
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19May

Prince Harry, Therapy, and Intergenerational Trauma

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

childhood, family, society, trauma

Therapists

Prince Harry has recently given an interview in which he spoke of wanting to break the cycle of pain he experienced in his own childhood. Therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen explores the concept of intergenerational trauma and the role therapy plays in healing.
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17May

Exploring the Healing Power of Your Own Voice

Anne L Ryan

body, bodypsychotherapy, trauma

Therapists

Body psychotherapist Anne L Ryan has experienced first-hand the healing potential of voice and sound. Working with sound and voice in therapy can offer new ways to process emotions and deepen the mind-body connection.
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