Articles
Someone hurt you, no one believed you, now what?
"Everybody lived that way." " What makes me so special?" 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s 80s, 90s child? This article explores how those days were accepting of what we now know to be unacceptable behaviour and how family members still use inappropriate language which prevents victims of abuse getting the...
A child urgently and desperately needs you now!
"I had a good childhood." "My mother did the best she could." I'm sure she did. And in addition, you can also be validated. This is very common and it is a block to healing. Going into childhood and feelings, I hear you groan. Every single human has a child within. The child within feels sad,...
Anxiety, love and fear of death! – Melanie Klein
In this article I attempt to help you see that your upbringing is highly likely to have informed how you feel about yourself today. It is impossible for it not to have. I am interested (in the work I do), about just how many people struggle with low self esteem and I would say that it is most...
Relationship: Do you love yourself enough?
This short article is a snippet from a case study, which I hope to provide insight into common beliefs. What do you believe about yourself that you are taking into your relationships? For this example, it was a man and a woman. Where do your beliefs come from? Loving yourself first That old...
Addiction: Time, love and death. Ready to rumble?
Are you ready, is it the right time, do you want to learn to love yourself and look death square in the face? The addiction cycle 1. Trigger: This phase represents the events, emotions, or situations that trigger the urge to use substances. Triggers can include stress, trauma, peer pressure or...
Turning Wounds into Wisdom
This article is about "the shadow" which is from Jungian theory. The concept of the ‘shadow’ in psychology involves recognising and integrating the parts of ourselves that we have repressed or denied. These hidden aspects often stem from childhood experiences, cultural and religious conditioning...
Anger
I have learned, from working with hundreds of people all over the world, that they are angry and often they don’t know they are angry. This is because the anger has been disowned as a child, or at any age, possibly as a result of trauma, maybe you were not allowed to display anger growing...
Resentment
Resentment is a form of anger. It is personal because someone hurt you personally. You felt unsafe because your personal boundaries were not respected. The person responsible for making you unsafe by their actions is the perpetrator. Resentment is holding on to anger. Holding on to...
Understanding Consent in the Context of Vulnerability
Vulnerable adults, including those with disabilities, mental health conditions, or cognitive impairments, may face unique challenges when it comes to giving consent in various situations, including medical treatment, personal care and intimate relationships. Understanding how to navigate consent...
Abuse in various forms
Forms of abuse encompass a range of behaviours aimed at exerting power and control over another person. Some common forms include: 1. Physical Abuse: Involves causing bodily harm or injury through actions like hitting, punching, or restraining. 2. Emotional/Verbal Abuse: Involves using words,...