Tag: Specialist Wellness Counsellor
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8 Ways Trauma Survivors Mastered the Art of Surviving the Unsurvivable
The question isn’t “What’s wrong with you?” The question is “How did you survive?” A Gentle Note Before You Begin This article explores the ways trauma can shape the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and nervous system. Along the way, it discusses experiences that many survivors may find familiar, including abuse, neglect, emotional invalidation, fear, grief,…
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How Ordinary Moments Become Extraordinary Acts of Healing
Casual Magic: Finding Beauty After Trauma Disclaimer The information contained in this article is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While the concepts discussed may support self-reflection and personal growth, they are not intended to replace therapy,…
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Sometimes Trauma Healing Feels Like Falling Apart Again
Returning to old pain before you can heal it. A Gentle Note Before You Begin This article explores trauma recovery, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, grief, emotional numbness, dissociation, and the experience of feeling worse before feeling better. For some readers, these topics may stir tender emotions, memories, or bodily sensations. If that happens, please…
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The Difference Between Surviving Trauma and Living Again
Trauma teaches you to survive storms. Healing teaches you the sky can change. A Gentle Note Before You Begin This reflection explores trauma, survival mode, nervous system healing, hypervigilance, and the often complicated journey from coping to truly living again. There are no graphic descriptions of trauma in this article, but some of the themes…
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I’m Suspicious of Anyone Who Says Healing From Trauma Is “Simple”
Why trauma recovery somehow involves both neuroscience and crying in pharmacy parking lots… Trigger Warning This article contains discussions of trauma, trauma recovery, emotional neglect, hypervigilance, dissociation, grief, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation. Although the piece includes humour and hope, it may still feel emotionally intense at times. Please engage with care and seek support…
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Healing From Trauma Asks for Participation, Not Perfection.
You don’t have to earn healing, but you do have to make an effort. Trigger Warning This article discusses trauma, PTSD, shame, emotional neglect, hypervigilance, dissociation, self-criticism, nervous system dysregulation, grief, burnout, avoidance, and the emotional challenges of trauma recovery. It also explores themes related to healing, self-worth, emotional exhaustion, survival responses, and the complicated…
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Why’d You Have to Chase the Light Somewhere I Can’t Go?
I could not save him. But his story changed the course of my life. Trigger Warning This essay contains discussions of severe childhood trauma, child abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, alcoholism, addiction, suicidal ideation, suicide, intergenerational trauma, self-destruction, PTSD, shame, grief, and trauma-related nervous system responses. It also includes descriptions of child endangerment, physical violence…
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Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Counselling
??? Counselling has numerous benefits and can be an excellent way to work through problems and improve your overall well-being. Therefore, deciding to work with a counsellor is a positive action for your mental health and wellness. However, the prospect of attending your first counselling session can be daunting and leave you feeling very nervous.…
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How to Choose a Counsellor That’s Right for You
Where Do I Start? Finding the right counsellor is the first obstacle to overcome when considering counselling and you may need to cast a wide net. Seeking counselling is often a complicated and frustrating process, but that doesn’t make it any less life-changing. Whether to rescue a relationship, transition to a new life phase, deal…
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The Potential Drawbacks of Counselling
What Could Go Wrong? Counselling consists of an open and honest conversation between the client and the counsellor in a safe, private, non-judgmental space. It can occur online or in-person, facilitated for individuals, couples, and groups, for children and adults. During this process, clients increase awareness and explore their emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours to…
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