M. Alda Gomez OteroAug 14, 20217 minWhat Is TraumaTrauma is a part of life. The word "trauma" comes from the Greek language, meaning "wound". We all have wounds because of our upbringing,...
M. Alda Gomez OteroMay 28, 20204 min3 common techniques for processing trauma3 Techniques commonly used by therapists when processing trauma.
M. Alda Gomez OteroJan 21, 20203 min4 EFT / Tapping Videos That Might HelpTapping 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 OteroDec 16, 20194 min5 things that could have helped the JokerAccredited trauma counsellor Alda Gomez explores childhood trauma analysing an interesting current movie: Joker.
M. Alda Gomez OteroSep 30, 20193 min5 series including symptoms of traumaTrauma is a part of life. It can bring overwhelm, but also growth and meaning. These series show common symptoms of trauma.
M. Alda Gomez OteroAug 28, 20194 min3 Lessons from deathDeath 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 OteroJul 2, 20193 minHow to be positive about traumaTrauma depends on our interpretation of reality. In this post, two interpretations are presented and interactive exercises proposed.
M. Alda Gomez OteroJun 26, 20194 minAdult trauma & tai chiAdult #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 OteroMay 28, 20194 min8 trauma symptoms that may surprise youSymptoms of trauma which are not usually thought of.
M. Alda Gomez OteroJan 28, 20191 min10 lessons learnt from survivors of tortureWhen 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 OteroNov 21, 20182 minTrauma and griefThe 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 OteroApr 29, 20182 min5 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 OteroMar 5, 20182 minBody Awareness for TraumaAccording to Babette Rothschild, one of the most respected trauma authors, #body awareness is a most practical tool in the #treatment of...
M. Alda Gomez OteroMar 29, 20172 min5 Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue in CarersCompassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in workers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers, doctors,...
M. Alda Gomez OteroFeb 15, 20171 min10 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 OteroSep 12, 20162 minUnderstanding PTSDA person may develop #PTSD ( #post-traumatic stress disorder) after having experienced a terrifying or #traumatic event. Or they may...