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What is PTSD? The word 'trauma' is used clinically to describe the experiencing or seeing of shocking or dangerous events, where either yourself or…

We’ve all been there. In that moment of blind panic - your heart pounding; shortness of breath; intense and overwhelming feelings of fear for no appa…

The festive season is supposed to be joyful and relaxing, but for many it is the opposite. The various celebrations as the year draws to a close can…

When we experience strong emotions we try to process what is happening to us. As well as involving the logical brain this has an effect on the physic…

Healing Complex Trauma through the Wisdom of the Body When we think of healing, the general picture which arises tends to be that we are healing to…

Most people associate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with soldiers and victims of rape, but this is a common misconception. A variety of things can c…

When a person decides to go and see a counsellor, chances are that they are not feeling at their strongest. It may well have taken a long time to dec…

Surviving life after losing a baby is difficult. I’m not sure what the actual percentage is but a common thread among mums within the baby loss comm…

Receiving an organ transplant is traditionally perceived as a purely physiological process. However, it is important to consider the emotional impact…

Companies as entities, purely profit-driven and lacking in ethics, can behave like bullies. It's as if the whole world has been blinded by the impres…

Examining the cause and effect of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and disassociation.  This comparison is an effective way to talk about topic…