“Why Does Touch Feel So Hard When You’ve Been Through Trauma?”

“Why Does Touch Feel So Hard When You’ve Been Through Trauma?”

“Why Does Touch Feel So Hard When You’ve Been Through Trauma?” Do you flinch when your partner reaches out to touch you or hug you?  Maybe you’ve lost all interest in physical affection.  This is not uncommon if you’ve experienced trauma.  You may have...

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...
What is Trauma?

What is Trauma?

If you regularly struggle with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, there may be an underlying issue from your past that’s causing it. Trauma may be impacting you more than you realise. What is Trauma? Trauma has been described as a highly activated, incomplete...