As a psychologist, I have often worked with teenagers and adults who can’t point to a single traumatic event in their past, but who carry a quiet heaviness — a sense that they were never particularly good at anything. These are often the clients who say things like: “I was never the top of theContinue reading ““Never Quite enough”: The Trauma of Mediocrity”
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“The Quiet Echoes of Childhood: Understanding and Managing the Long Shadow of Trauma”
I often sit across from adults who are struggling—not just with present stress, but with the lingering echoes of pain that began decades ago. These are echoes from classrooms, hospital corridors, foster homes, playgrounds, and sometimes even battlefields. They come in many forms: the child who lost a parent too soon, the one who feltContinue reading ““The Quiet Echoes of Childhood: Understanding and Managing the Long Shadow of Trauma””
Learning Theory and Early Childhood Development: A Critical Analysis of Practice
The early years of life represent a critical developmental window, where the foundations for future learning, behaviour, and well-being are established. Early childhood education (ECE) must therefore be underpinned by theoretical knowledge that informs pedagogical decision-making and supports educators in meeting complex developmental needs. However, the use of theory in practice is not a matterContinue reading “Learning Theory and Early Childhood Development: A Critical Analysis of Practice”
Music and Song Therapy Supporting Mental Health and Connection
I left the local hall this evening feeling noticeably lighter. There’s something about singing with others that lifts the fog, even after a long, emotionally taxing week. No one asked how I was doing—and somehow, no one needed to. In that space we all understand that we are there to support each other, the harmoniesContinue reading “Music and Song Therapy Supporting Mental Health and Connection”
Should I Suffer On in Silence?
A Reflection from the Therapy Room She sits in the chair across from me, clutching a tissue, her eyes weary with the kind of tiredness that goes beyond sleep. Her voice is barely audible, but every word is soaked in pain. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this… I love my childrenContinue reading “Should I Suffer On in Silence?”
Sunlight, Shadows, and the Roads We Walk
There’s something about sitting in the sun that brings the past into soft focus. On a quiet day, when the world finally slows down, and the light drapes gently across the floor, you find yourself caught between now and then. Not in a sad way—more like a quiet ache. A gentle nod to the lifeContinue reading “Sunlight, Shadows, and the Roads We Walk”
World Autism Awareness Day 2025: Embracing Neurodiversity as Strength
As a psychologist working with children on the autism spectrum, their families, and educators, I have seen both the unique strengths that these individuals bring to society and the challenges they and their support networks face. Autism is not a deficit but a different way of experiencing and interpreting the world. However, many families andContinue reading “World Autism Awareness Day 2025: Embracing Neurodiversity as Strength”
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