Trauma is a part of life. The word "trauma" comes from the Greek language, meaning "wound". We all have wounds because of our upbringing,...

3 Techniques commonly used by therapists when processing trauma.

Tapping can be used for many different conditions, and many different situations. In this post, I will give you four examples, based on...

Accredited trauma counsellor Alda Gomez explores childhood trauma analysing an interesting current movie: Joker.

Trauma is a part of life. It can bring overwhelm, but also growth and meaning. These series show common symptoms of trauma.

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.

Trauma depends on our interpretation of reality. In this post, two interpretations are presented and interactive exercises proposed.

Adult #trauma can be understood as a traumatic event that happened during your adulthood and changed your sense of self. It is opposed to...

Symptoms of trauma which are not usually thought of.

When I was working in the Centre for Survivors of Torture in Dublin, Ireland, I learnt many lessons from the brave refugees and asylum...

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...

#Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in #caregivers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers,...

According to Babette Rothschild, one of the most respected trauma authors, #body awareness is a most practical tool in the #treatment of...

Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in workers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers, doctors,...

#PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a common condition that affects people who have experienced a traumatic event, have witnessed a...

A person may develop #PTSD ( #post-traumatic stress disorder) after having experienced a terrifying or #traumatic event. Or they may...