Tag: trauma coach
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Shattered Memories: Trauma’s Impact on the Mind
Let’s explore the complex relationship between trauma and memory. Trauma. It’s a word that gets thrown around, but if you’ve actually lived through it, you know it’s anything but light. It’s like a shockwave that shakes everything – your world, your body, and yeah, especially your memory. We often picture trauma as big, dramatic events,…
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Baby Reindeer. Understanding Grooming and Manipulation
Groomers often pick vulnerable individuals. They may show loneliness, low self-esteem, or a big emotional need. In “Baby Reindeer,” Donny’s ambition and need for professional guidance made him an ideal target for Darrien. This vulnerability can be seen as an opportunity by the groomer to insert themselves as a seemingly indispensable part of the victim’s…
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The Narcissistic Web: Understanding Narcissists in Relationships
Explore effective strategies for communicating and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships with individuals diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. This guide provides practical tips on using clear language, establishing boundaries, and coping mechanisms for both personal and professional environments. Perfect for partners, colleagues, and caregivers seeking understanding and tools to manage interactions with narcissistic personalities.
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The Power of Mindfulness: Enhancing Mental Health and Well-being
Stress and anxiety are common in today’s busy world. Mindfulness, an ancient Buddhist practice, can help. Mindfulness can improve mental well-being. It goes beyond just offering a break from stress. It helps us become more self-aware and resilient. We look at practical examples to show how mindfulness can be used in our everyday lives. This…
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Emotional Suppression: What Suppressing Emotions Can Do to Your Wellbeing
Emotional suppression can have numerous harmful effects on mental and physical health and relationships. To stop suppressing emotions, recognise and accept them, and find healthy ways to express and release them through various activities and seeking support.
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Understanding Trauma Informed Coaching Practices: A Caring Approach
Trauma-informed coaching is revolutionising personal growth and coaching by prioritising healing from trauma. It emphasises safety, trust, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity, distinguishing it from traditional coaching.
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Unravelling the Complexity of Trauma Bonds and Emotional Attachments
Trauma bonds are intense emotional connections often found in toxic or abusive relationships. They involve a mix of emotions and dependency on the person who causes harm. Forming in three stages, they create emotional dependency, manipulation, and intermittent reinforcement. Victims struggle with emotional turmoil, cognitive dissonance, and self-esteem issues. These bonds also affect physical health.…
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Overcoming the Unseen Battle: A Guide to Coping with PTSD Symptoms
Introduction A. Explanation of PTSD PTSD is a mental health problem that can happen after a traumatic event. PTSD is a complicated disorder that affects people differently. It can cause intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, and intense anxiety. PTSD can significantly affect a person’s daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. B. The importance of understanding PTSD…
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Understanding Rumination After Trauma Events
Trauma can lead to rumination, repetitive and distressing thoughts, intensifying negative emotions and impairing daily life. After a traumatic event, seeking professional help, building a support system, practicing self-care, mindfulness, and challenging negative thoughts can aid in managing ruminations and promoting healing.
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Breaking the Cycle of Gaslighting: Strategies for Healing and Recovery
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that manipulates and controls the victim, leading to doubt and mental health issues. Signs include denial and manipulation, resulting in anxiety, low self-esteem, and loss of identity. breaking the cycle of gaslighting involves recognising the abuse, seeking support, setting boundaries, and self-care. Spreading awareness is key to prevention…
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Building a Safe Haven: Strategies for Establishing Security in Your Home Amidst Domestic Abuse
Living in an abusive relationship can be incredibly challenging for many reasons and you may feel like you have no power or ways to protect yourself, but you can. Finding a safe space within your own home is crucial for your well-being. While it can be difficult to navigate the complexities of domestic abuse, implementing…
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Coaching or Therapy: What’s the Difference When Working with Trauma?
Coaching or therapy which to choose when dealing with trauma.
