Understanding Fawning: The Fourth Response to Trauma
Contents When people think about trauma responses, the most common reactions that come to mind are “fight,” “flight,” or “freeze.” However, there’s a lesser-known but equally significant trauma response called “fawning.” Like the others, Fawning is a survival mechanism triggered when a person perceives danger or threat. It involves an instinctive attempt to appease, please, […]
Positive Affirmations
Contents What Are Positive Affirmations? Affirmations are simple, positive statements people repeat to themselves to promote a positive mindset and self-belief. They are designed to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. When practised regularly, affirmations can help you cultivate a more optimistic and empowered outlook on life. Think of affirmations as a mental workout; […]
Understanding Polyvagal Theory
Contents What is Polyvagal Theory? The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr Stephen Porges in the early 1990s, offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and its role in emotional regulation, social connection, and behavioural responses. The theory has significantly influenced fields like psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience by shedding light on how […]
The Person-Centred Approach to Counselling
Contents What is the Person-Centred Approach? The person-centred approach to counselling, developed by the influential psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s, revolutionised the field of psychotherapy by placing the client at the heart of the therapeutic process. This approach, also known as client-centred or Rogerian therapy, emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship […]
Anger
Contents What is Anger? Anger is a normal, healthy, basic human emotion that all people experience at times. It is usually triggered by emotional hurt. An experience such as when we feel attacked, frustrated, deceived, invalidated, or unfairly treated may cause us to have feelings of anger. Anger is like an alarm bell that tells […]
Feeling Grateful?
Contents I’m So Grateful Many of us loosely use the phrase ‘I’m so grateful’. But do we really know the actual meaning of the word and what it does when we really feel gratitude? Have you ever opened your heart and felt the emotion of gratitude? What is Gratitude? Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether […]
Hangxiety: Understanding, Symptoms, and Solutions
Contents What is Hangxiety? It can be nice to go out and enjoy a night of drinking with friends or maybe a few at home. But I think we can all agree that hangovers do not feel great! Hanxiety, also known as hangover anxiety, is a type of anxiety that a person suffers from as […]
10 Signs That Your Dating A Narcissist
A narcissist is someone who displays a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. They often have an inflated sense of self-importance, require excessive attention and admiration, and exploit others for their own gain. Additionally, they tend to have difficulty maintaining healthy relationships due to their self-centeredness […]
Debt and Wellbeing
Contents The Weight of Debt: Exploring it’s Profound Impact on Wellbeing In today’s society, debt has become an almost inevitable part of life for many individuals and households. From student loans to mortgages and and credit cards to personal loans, debt can cast a long shadow over one’s overall wellbeing. Beyond the financial implications, debt […]
Help for Family Members of Drug and/or Alcohol Addiction
Supporting a family member struggling with a drink or drug addiction can be challenging and emotionally draining. Unfortunately, I have had the unfortunate experience of being a family member. Watching someone you know well and love change into a stranger is soul-destroying. Anyone that is dealing with a person with an addiction in the family […]
