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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.
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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
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What Actually Happens in EMDR? A Clear Walkthrough with Examples
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Root Causes of Imposter Syndrome: Why Smart People Doubt Themselves
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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
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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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