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Signs of Complex PTSD You Might Not Recognise
Complex PTSD often has no single event and no clear before. Eight signs people overlook, and what can help.
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Gentle, clear writing on trauma, EMDR and the things we carry. By Dr Gurpreet Kaur, Clinical Psychologist.
Trauma
Does Everyone Have Trauma?
Does Everyone have Trauma? Trauma seems to be a controversial term which can be challenging to fully grasp. The recent surge in the use of the term trauma
EMDR
What Actually Happens in EMDR? A Clear Walkthrough with Examples
A step-by-step look at what happens in an EMDR session, from the first assessment to processing a memory, with clear, everyday examples.
Healing
Root Causes of Imposter Syndrome: Why Smart People Doubt Themselves
Imposter syndrome affects up to 70% of people. Discover the root causes – from perfectionism and family patterns to workplace bias – and learn how to start breaking the cycle.
Healing
Limerence: Why Does It Hurt So Bad?
Discover how to overcome limerence and obsessive thoughts with these helpful tips on our website. Don’t face it alone – find support today!
Healing
Why You Understand Your Patterns But Still Can’t Change Them
You can see the pattern you keep repeating clearly. You can name where it came from. You can explain it to a friend, almost clinically, the way you’d
Trauma
Trauma – the evolution of the term
What does trauma mean? The word “trauma” has its origins in ancient Greek, where “τραῦμα” (trauma) or the term “τραυματικός” (traumatikos) described an injury from a wound. The
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“Will EMDR Mess Me Up?” What Really Happens to Your Brain When You Process Trauma
A lot of my clients come in nervous about EMDR. It makes sense. When something promises deep emotional change, it can feel a bit… terrifying, especially if you’re someone who’s spent years holding it all together. You want healing, not to be cracked open with no way back.