M. Alda Gomez Otero
What Is Trauma
Trauma is a part of life. The word "trauma" comes from the Greek language, meaning "wound". We all have wounds because of our upbringing,...
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M. Alda Gomez Otero
- May 28, 2020
- 4 min
3 common techniques for processing trauma
3 Techniques commonly used by therapists when processing trauma.
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Jan 21, 2020
- 3 min
4 EFT / Tapping Videos That Might Help
Tapping can be used for many different conditions, and many different situations. In this post, I will give you four examples, based on...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Dec 16, 2019
- 4 min
5 things that could have helped the Joker
Accredited trauma counsellor Alda Gomez explores childhood trauma analysing an interesting current movie: Joker.
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Sep 30, 2019
- 3 min
5 series including symptoms of trauma
Trauma is a part of life. It can bring overwhelm, but also growth and meaning. These series show common symptoms of trauma.
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Aug 28, 2019
- 4 min
3 Lessons from death
Death can be a great teacher if we are able to face it. Death can make you more alive. This post explains how death can contribute to life.
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Jul 2, 2019
- 3 min
How to be positive about trauma
Trauma depends on our interpretation of reality. In this post, two interpretations are presented and interactive exercises proposed.
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Jun 26, 2019
- 4 min
Adult trauma & tai chi
Adult #trauma can be understood as a traumatic event that happened during your adulthood and changed your sense of self. It is opposed to...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- May 28, 2019
- 4 min
8 trauma symptoms that may surprise you
Symptoms of trauma which are not usually thought of.
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Jan 28, 2019
- 1 min
10 lessons learnt from survivors of torture
When I was working in the Centre for Survivors of Torture in Dublin, Ireland, I learnt many lessons from the brave refugees and asylum...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Nov 21, 2018
- 2 min
Trauma and grief
The unexpected death of a loved one can be a very traumatic experience. The effect of the loss on an individual will depend on their...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Apr 29, 2018
- 2 min
5 Tips to Avoid Compassion Fatigue
#Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in #caregivers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers,...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Mar 5, 2018
- 2 min
Body Awareness for Trauma
According to Babette Rothschild, one of the most respected trauma authors, #body awareness is a most practical tool in the #treatment of...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Mar 29, 2017
- 2 min
5 Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue in Carers
Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in workers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers, doctors,...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Feb 15, 2017
- 1 min
10 Symptoms of PTSD
#PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a common condition that affects people who have experienced a traumatic event, have witnessed a...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Sep 12, 2016
- 2 min
Understanding PTSD
A person may develop #PTSD ( #post-traumatic stress disorder) after having experienced a terrifying or #traumatic event. Or they may...