by Ann Brown | Feb 10, 2022 | Self-awareness, Trauma
We all need help at various times in our life, and there’s no shame in admitting that we’re not coping very well. But if the type of support you choose turns out not to make any difference for you, or even makes things worse, then you have a choice. You can...
by Ann Brown | Nov 23, 2021 | Self-awareness, Skills for Life, Trauma
We’re surrounded by news reports about the tragic things that happen in our world. War, catastrophic floods, hurricanes wiping out entire villages. These things are so devastating we call them ‘traumatic’. We understand that word ‘trauma’ to mean something BIG. ...
by Ann Brown | Oct 29, 2021 | Self-awareness, Skills for Life, Trauma
If you prefer your life to be simple and uncomplicated, welcome to the club! We all want a straightforward life, where everything makes sense. A life where what happens to us and how we respond is predictable and safe. But for some of us, it doesn’t happen like...
by Ann Brown | Oct 14, 2021 | Self-awareness, Skills for Life
The world is often a difficult place to navigate. People say and do hurtful things to each other. Sometimes by accident, and sometimes on purpose. Even those people who should love and support us can sometimes neglect their ‘duty of care’. We can feel bruised and...
by Ann Brown | Sep 28, 2021 | Self-awareness, Skills for Life, Trauma
It might surprise you to know that many people find ‘everyday’ situations difficult. ‘Ordinary’ situations like attending a meeting at work. Even ordering coffee in a cafe, or driving the kids to school can cause extreme discomfort in some people. If...
by Ann Brown | Mar 5, 2021 | Self-awareness, Sensitivity
Most of us have had experiences when we were young of being told “Big boys/girls don’t cry” “Don’t be scared” ‘Wipe away those tears and put on a smile!’ And as we get older that phrasing might change to “Cheer up, it’s not that bad” “Pull yourself together”...
