Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash Last night when I switched on the news it was all about the coronavirus. My social media was also a bombardment. I, a mental health professional and fairly level headed, began to feel the edge of panic. I confess; thoughts such as, “maybe I should go and bulk buy … Continue reading How we can deal with our anxiety during the coronavirus uncertainty.
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The Adverse Childhood Experience Study – and how it impacts how we think about trauma.
Photo by Luis Galvez on Unsplash The groundbreaking Adverse Childhood Experience study was a major study of more than 17,000 people to find out if there is a correlation between traumatic events in childhood and adult health. ACE’s are events during childhood that happened either to you or to a parent. Traumatic events include: sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional … Continue reading The Adverse Childhood Experience Study – and how it impacts how we think about trauma.
The Trauma behind the addiction.
It’s time to drop the stigma and view addiction through a compassionate lens. Sam ColemanFeb 13 · 5 min read Photo by Michael Longmire on Unsplash “Not all addictions are rooted in abuse or trauma, but I do believe that they can be traced to painful experience. A hurt is at the centre of all addictive behaviours.” Gabor Maté In the Realm of Hungry … Continue reading The Trauma behind the addiction.
Resistance to change
This article explores change and our resistance to change, even though we know that deep down there is a part of us that needs to bring change into our lives.
Endings…and new beginnings.
Whether it’s a new job, new relationship or a change of City or Country to live in, a new beginning will always signify an ending of some sort. For instance, a new commitment to a relationship will mean the ending of your days of being single. This might stir up panic or joy depending on … Continue reading Endings…and new beginnings.
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