Unfortunately, there are so many people who will never be able to just “clear mental/subconscious blockages and beliefs”, because they cannot process the language and motivation, some c…

Trauma can take on many forms. What does it mean when someone with trauma history experiences hyper-independence? Learn more about hyper-independence and trauma.

An Excerpt From My Book, "Touch Me, I'm Sick"

Childhood trauma shapes coping, leading to hypervigilance or retreat into a rich inner world. Healing requires balancing these responses through therapy and mindfulness.

Picture credit: Pinterest Childhood trauma has an insidious way of haunting the mind, creating an inescapable loop of pain and fear that seems impossible to break free from. It’s a cruel irony — yo…

I have heard so many people say things like, “It’s too late for me to heal what happened” and “There’s no one who could help me” or “I’m too old to get help for this.” These statements are some of what has motivated to write about trauma and to create a better understanding about healing from trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people after they’ve experienced traumatic or very stressful situations. It can lead to intrusive thoughts and difficult feelings. If you went through a difficult or traumatic event, then you may appreciate one of these books on PTSD.

Childhood trauma in adults refers to the long-term psychological, emotional, and sometimes physical effects that result from experiencing traumatic events during childhood. These events can include…

Deconstructing the myth of "forgive and forget."

The world’s largest brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it affects development and rewires vital pathways. The University of Essex study – led by the Department of Psychology’s Dr Megan Klabunde – uncovered a disruption in neural networks involved in self-focus and problem-solving. T

Collective trauma occurs when a group of people lives through an event that shatters their sense of safety. Here's how your organization can help.

Just ten years ago, trauma was not part of the mainstream conversation. When we heard the word “trauma”, most people imagined a serious car accident, or something “catastrophic”. Fast forward to the present day, and our understanding of trauma is much more nuanced. And fortunately for our generation, there are endless resources on how to […]

Introduction: Trauma is a universal experience that knows no gender boundaries. It affects individuals from all walks of life, yet a prevailing stereotype suggests that men are less likely to open …

This year, Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week takes place from 5th – 11th February and so I wanted to highlight some of the work being done to support students at Queen Mary. As a Se…

How long does therapy take? It takes time and care to heal trauma. Faster is not better. Here's how to process trauma safely in trauma-informed therapy.

Here's what that means, and why it's so important.