Developed by Dr Peter Levine, somatic therapy – sometimes known as somatic experiencing – incorporates the mind, body, and spirit in therapeutic healing. It uses
Childhood trauma can have many complications in adult life. Traumatic events can impact our daily lives for years after the event, and if left untreated
Those affected by trauma can sometimes appear to make strange or adverse decisions. Some may change their hair dramatically, whilst others may quit a job
All healthy relationships need boundaries. Boundaries don’t mean you’re closing yourself off to your partner, friend, or parent. Instead, they suggest that you’re setting down
Our bodies are constantly assessing our environment for threats. Most of this happens subconsciously as it would be both exhausting and overwhelming to continually check
The most common metaphor used to describe our brains is a supercomputer. Both can crunch vast amounts of data, run on complex circuits, and transport
Every child and adolescent is likely to experience stressful events which may affect them physically or emotionally. A child’s reaction to stress is often brief,
When someone is in the grips of a flashback or panic attack as a result of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), learning how to return to
Research into the effects of trauma – especially single-episode-present-life trauma – is now well understood among the scientific and psychological community and the wider public.
Shame is a commonly shared emotion in trauma sufferers who often blame themselves for the trauma they have experienced, which is both unhelpful and almost