Boundaries and Trauma Recovery
Mastering the skill of setting and sustaining boundaries is essential for well-being, especially for those healing from trauma.
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Sally Edwards
- Aug 1
- 10 min
Transforming Core Beliefs in Trauma Therapy
Understanding and working with core beliefs in therapy can be a powerful tool for overcoming trauma and facilitating lasting change.
Sally Edwards
- Jun 30
- 6 min
Trauma and the Window of Tolerance
The "Window of Tolerance" is a concept used to describe normal brain/body reactions, especially following trauma. This concept is crucial...
Sally Edwards
- Jun 1
- 18 min
Recognising the Signs and Symptoms of Trauma
In the realm of mental health, it's no secret that traumatic experiences often lie at the heart of many diagnoses. From anxiety disorders...
Sally Edwards
- May 1
- 11 min
Understanding Betrayal Trauma: Healing From The Pain Within
Betrayal trauma is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when we experience a profound breach of trust from a person, institution, or...
Sally Edwards
- Apr 1
- 6 min
Understanding Trauma Bonds
A trauma bond refers to a profound emotional connection established with an abusive or manipulative individual. It typically involves a...
Sally Edwards
- Mar 1
- 8 min
The Illusion of Separating Positive and Negative Emotions
It's an illusion to think we can separate out our emotions; the intricate dance between negative and positive emotions reveals an...
Sally Edwards
- Feb 4
- 6 min
Understanding How Traumatic Memory is Stored in the Brain
Introduction Experiencing trauma can significantly impact how we feel and remember things. Traumatic memories are distinct from our usual...
Sally Edwards
- Jan 7
- 6 min
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn and Flop: Understanding these Responses
As a trauma therapist, I often see clients struggling to understand their reactions to stressful or traumatic situations. Whether you...
Sally Edwards
- Dec 21, 2023
- 6 min
Coping with Grief at Christmas
Christmas is a period dedicated to spending time with family, friends, and cherished ones. However, for people who have experienced the...
Sally Edwards
- Dec 7, 2023
- 5 min
Shame vs Guilt: Understanding the Difference
We often throw around the words guilt and shame as if they're the same thing. Both refer to feeling bad about something we've done, but...
Sally Edwards
- Nov 4, 2023
- 10 min
Identifying and Addressing Toxic Friendships
Friendships are an essential part of our lives, providing support, companionship, and shared experiences. However, not all friendships...
Sally Edwards
- Sep 21, 2023
- 8 min
Overworking as a Trauma Response
In a world that often celebrates hustle culture and relentless productivity, it's easy to overlook the intricate relationship between our...
Sally Edwards
- Aug 30, 2023
- 5 min
The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Hope for Healing
Sexual abuse is a traumatic experience that can have profound and long-term effects on survivors. An article I wrote recently for...
Sally Edwards
- Aug 22, 2023
- 8 min
How to Overcome Catastrophising
Catastrophising, in the context of worrying about future outcomes, refers to the tendency to imagine and expect the worst possible...
Sally Edwards
- Jul 16, 2023
- 8 min
Working Through Trauma Using the Body – Understanding Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy is an approach that emphasises the mind-body connection. Working through trauma using the body can be a valuable and...
Sally Edwards
- Jun 29, 2023
- 8 min
Building Distress Tolerance Skills
Coping with emotional stress, whether it is real or perceived, can be difficult, particularly for people who have experienced trauma in...
Sally Edwards
- Jun 17, 2023
- 9 min
The Importance of Mindfulness
Life can become overwhelming, with our minds filled with incessant thoughts, distorting our perception of the world and preventing us...
Sally Edwards
- Jun 3, 2023
- 8 min
How to Break the Cycle of Procrastination
Have you ever delayed completing a task simply because you lacked the motivation to handle it? Well, you're not alone. Procrastination is...
Sally Edwards
- May 26, 2023
- 15 min
Developing Inner Validation: Nurturing Your Inner Worthiness
In a world where external voices clamour for your attention, it's easy to lose sight of your own intrinsic value. But deep within each of...
Sally Edwards
- May 20, 2023
- 6 min
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety arises from fearful behaviour, which encompasses both our thoughts and actions. When we exhibit fearful behaviour, we contribute...
Sally Edwards
- May 6, 2023
- 16 min
The Impact of Coercive Control on Mental Health
Coercive control is a form of emotional abuse that involves the use of manipulation, isolation, and intimidation to maintain power and...
Sally Edwards
- Apr 29, 2023
- 10 min
Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience
In recent times, it appears that the world is constantly shifting from one crisis to the next. We have witnessed a worldwide pandemic,...
Sally Edwards
- Apr 12, 2023
- 7 min
How to Be Happy: Stop Looking for Happiness and Find Fulfilment Instead
We're conditioned to perceive happiness as the ultimate objective, but what if there's an alternative that not only provides greater...
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