In our exploration of trauma responses—specifically fight, flight, and focus—it's crucial to understand how these mechanisms affect our ability to concentrate and manage daily tasks. Trauma can hijack our brain's executive functions, particularly the amygdala's...

Welcome to our deep dive into understanding and creating healthy boundaries, an essential aspect of healing and personal growth. In this blog, we’ll explore the fundamental distinctions between needs and wants, and the concept of armour versus boundaries. This...

Recovering from sexual trauma is a deeply personal journey that often influences many aspects of life, including intimacy. As you navigate your path toward healing, you may find that your relationship with intimacy evolves, there might come a time when you feel ready...

Forgiveness is often misunderstood in the context of healing from trauma. It's a concept that can be both empowering and deeply challenging. For survivors of sexual assault, the idea of forgiveness can evoke a range of emotions, from anger to confusion. In this blog,...

Healing from trauma is a profound journey, one that takes you from merely surviving to truly thriving. This path begins with a fierce struggle to hold on, navigating daily challenges that can feel overwhelming. But as healing progresses, there's a shift towards a...

In the realm of trauma recovery, the concept of neuroplasticity offers us a beacon of hope and empowerment. This incredible ability of the brain to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections is not just a scientific fact—it’s a tool we can wield to actively...

As we embark on our healing journeys, finding the right tools can be transformative. Meditation, with its promise of peace and mental clarity, often appears as a beacon of hope. Yet, as a survivor, my path to embracing meditation was not straightforward. It’s a...

Healing from trauma is inherently a journey of self-discovery, patience, and gradual progression. It’s tempting to want to heal all at once, to quickly find relief from the pain and reclaim a sense of normalcy. However, just as the skin heals one layer at a time after...

When you've survived something as harrowing as sexual violence, the act of disclosure, of sharing your experience, is a journey fraught with vulnerability and uncertainty. For many survivors, this process of finally having the courage to say what has happened and seek...