Nurturing Healing: The Role of Nature and Social Connections in Trauma-Informed Practice

Trauma-informed practice is gaining recognition as a crucial framework in supporting individuals who have experienced adversity, emphasising the importance of understanding trauma’s far-reaching impacts on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Integrating nature-based interventions and building supportive social connections offers a holistic pathway toward healing for both children and adults. This article explores how these elementsContinue reading “Nurturing Healing: The Role of Nature and Social Connections in Trauma-Informed Practice”

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma and Its Impact on the Next Generation

Trauma does not exist in isolation. It passes through families, communities, and cultures, shaping the experiences of generations to come. Intergenerational trauma—also known as transgenerational or historical trauma—refers to the ways in which the effects of deeply distressing experiences are transferred from one generation to the next. This phenomenon is evident across many populations, fromContinue reading “Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma and Its Impact on the Next Generation”

Counselling and Childhood Anxieties

As a parent you will know your child better than anyone else. So when you think there is something up, you are probably right. Perhaps your child is withdrawn, worrying more than usual. Perhaps you feel they worry a lot more than other children their age, or that they become anxious over things which shouldContinue reading “Counselling and Childhood Anxieties”