Trauma-informed articles exploring trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, childhood experiences, traumatic stress, recovery, safety and healing.
The autonomic nervous system plays a major role in how we respond to stress, threat and safety. Learn how it can become dysregulated after trauma and how recovery involves helping the nervous system recognise safety again.
PTSD can change how the world feels, affecting safety, trust, attention and connection. Explore trauma responses through current PTSD research and a Polyvagal-informed perspective.
What is Childhood Emotional Neglect Childhood Emotional Neglect: Understanding the Invisible Hurt Childhood emotional neglect is a subtle yet profound form of childhood trauma that often goes unnoticed or unrecognized. Unlike other forms of abuse or neglect that involve active harm or deprivation, emotional neglect is characterized by the absence or unresponsiveness of emotional support…
10 signs of birth trauma in babies and children As parents, we want nothing more than to protect our children from harm and ensure that they grow up happy, healthy, and well-adjusted. However, sometimes things happen that are beyond our control, and our children may experience trauma that can have a lasting impact on their…
Seven Areas of Post Traumatic Growth Possible After Trauma Integration Experiencing trauma can be one of the most difficult and painful experiences a person can go through. But it can also be a source of profound wisdom and growth. Here are some key insights and lessons that people often learn from their experiences of trauma:…