Therapy Blog
The Need to Belong: What You See Isn’t Always Who I Am
Sometimes what looks like evidence isn’t really evidence at all. It’s an observation to which we’ve added a story. I’ve been thinking about this in relation to myself recently. There have been times when I’ve enthusiastically said yes to something, committed myself to it and then, further down the…
Caring Without Carrying: Protecting Ourselves When We Listen to Trauma
Many professionals and volunteers regularly listen to people describing trauma, abuse, loss and deeply painful experiences. We may be counsellors, support workers, advocates, healthcare professionals, safeguarding leads, emergency responders, helpline volunteers—or simply the person others trust…
Neuroplasticity, Hypervigilance, and the RASamataz Plot Twist
One of the concepts we explore in our Reconnect & Regulate programme (starting Monday 29th June) is neuroplasticity – the brain’s remarkable ability to change, adapt, and form new neural pathways throughout our lives. The image below captures an important truth, although I’d add a little…
Supporting Nervous System Regulation During Trauma Work:
Learning to care for the helper as well as the person being helped Working with trauma survivors is deeply meaningful, but it can also touch the helper’s nervous system in powerful ways. Regulation is not something we arrive with fully formed — it is a practice we learn over time, often through…