What Is Developmental Trauma and Why Is It Often Missed?

What Is Developmental Trauma and Why Is It Often Missed? Sometimes the effects of difficult childhood experiences become clearer much later in life. You may notice that conflict feels overwhelming, criticism stays with you for days, or you find it difficult to relax...

Working With the Inner Critic: A Trauma-Informed Approach

Working With the Inner Critic: A Trauma-Informed Approach  When the Voice in Your Head Feels Harsh “I should be handling this better.” “Why do I always get things wrong?” “I’m too sensitive.” “I should have known better.” For some people, these thoughts arrive so...

How trauma affects the brain and how EMDR therapy supports recovery

How trauma affects the brain and how EMDR therapy supports recovery Have you ever wondered why your body reacts to certain situations long after the danger has passed? Why a smell, sound, conversation or place can suddenly make you feel anxious, overwhelmed or unsafe,...

Why your survival strategies deserve more credit than they get

Why Your Survival Strategies Deserve More Credit Than They Get What if the behaviours you criticise most about yourself aren’t flaws at all? When people talk about resilience, it often brings to mind someone who never gives up, keeps smiling through hard times,...

The Power of Taking a Pause

The Power of Taking a Pause Why slowing down can help us move forward As we move through the middle of the year, many people begin noticing a quiet sense of fatigue settling in. Work responsibilities, caregiving, emotional stress, unexpected life events, and the...