Why Trauma-Informed Therapy Matters for Chronic Illness
If you’ve ever felt unseen, dismissed, or misunderstood in your health journey, trauma-informed therapy might be the compassionate care you’ve been searching for.
In my latest blog, I explore how unaddressed trauma can impact our physical wellbeing and why understanding the mind-body connection is essential to healing.
Understanding triggers: A window into trauma and healing
Have you ever experienced a moment when a sound, smell, or even a passing thought pulls you back into an intense emotional response? You’re not alone. For those of us who carry trauma, these moments—known as triggers—can feel overwhelming and confusing.
In this blog post, I explore the nature of triggers and how they are deeply tied to trauma. Drawing on insights from leading trauma experts like Bessel van der Kolk and Gabor Maté, I dive into why these reactions happen, how our bodies hold onto trauma, and most importantly, how awareness and compassion can guide us towards healing.
Living with Illness: Navigating the Emotional Toll of a New Diagnosis.
In this post, I explore the emotional toll that can accompany a new diagnosis and offer some ways to support yourself as you process this significant change.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition marked by the presence of endometrial-like tissue lesions outside the uterus. To learn more about how it develops, the stages and use the assessment tool to help you identify and assess your endometriosis symptoms please click read more.
Why We Need to Listen: A Call to Action on Endometriosis
The profound impact of endometriosis will be the central focus of a landmark inquiry in South Australia, addressing this widespread and debilitating condition that affects thousands of women in the region. This is more than just a medical issue; it's a matter of justice and equity. It's time for policymakers to understand the full scope of endometriosis and to take meaningful action. I invite you to read my letter to the parliamentary inquiry, which you can find linked below. By engaging with this document, you'll gain insight into the systemic changes needed and how you can support the cause.
Yoga therapy for trauma
Yoga can be a powerful tool for healing from trauma, but how does it do this?