Alone for Christmas: The Link Between Tribal Belonging, Trauma Responses, and Practical Coping Strategies

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joyful celebration and togetherness. But for many, it can be a painful reminder of loneliness and the holidays can be an isolating time, especially if you’re spending Christmas day alone. This isn’t just a matter of...
Managing Big Life Changes at Christmas: Coping with Divorce, Family Estrangement, or Bereavement

Managing Big Life Changes at Christmas: Coping with Divorce, Family Estrangement, or Bereavement

Managing Big Life Changes at Christmas: Coping with Divorce, Family Estrangement, or Bereavement The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, but for many, it can be a time of deep emotional stress. Particularly when big changes like...
“All I Want for Christmas is a Break”: Handling Holiday Expectations (Without Losing Your Sanity!)

“All I Want for Christmas is a Break”: Handling Holiday Expectations (Without Losing Your Sanity!)

“All I Want for Christmas is a Break”: Handling Holiday Expectations (Without Losing Your Sanity!) Ladies let’s face it: Christmas can feel less like a season of joy and more like a season of jobs! Between hosting, gift shopping, decorating, cooking, organising...
Part 3 ~ Setting Boundaries in Close Relationships: How to Establish Healthy Limits

Part 3 ~ Setting Boundaries in Close Relationships: How to Establish Healthy Limits

Part 3 ~ Setting Boundaries in Close Relationships: How to Establish Healthy Limits When you need to set boundaries with someone close to you, use calm, assertive language to discuss the boundary clearly and in advance, to give the person a head’s up that things will...

Part 2 ~ How to Set Boundaries: Simple, Practical Steps to Protect Your Time and Energy

There is a need for a range of different types of boundaries in your life, because they apply in various mind, body, and soul human experiences. Physical Boundaries This includes recognising and talking about your own self-care needs (what you eat, how you move your...

Part 1 ~ What are Boundaries and Why Do I Need Them?

Boundaries are an essential part of the trauma recovery process, because they increase our feelings of safety and self-worth. Difficulty with setting boundaries can occur if in childhood we weren’t given the chance to express ourselves, or we followed the...