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How breaking the rules around crying is good for your mental health

How breaking the rules around crying is good for your mental health

by Ann Brown | Jun 15, 2022 | Skills for Life, Trauma

From when we are very small many of us learn that shedding tears for emotional reasons is ‘bad’. We’re told to ‘get a grip’ and ‘pull it together’ if we’re seen to be crying in public.  We’ve developed internalised ‘rules’ around crying. These come from both our...
What counts as traumatic experience?

What counts as traumatic experience?

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. ...
The deeper meaning hidden in your intense reactions

The deeper meaning hidden in your intense reactions

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...
How to cope when you feel abandoned.

How to cope when you feel abandoned.

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...
Signs you may have trauma and not know about it.

Signs you may have trauma and not know about it.

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...
You’re not broken: Sensitivity is a Superpower!

You’re not broken: Sensitivity is a Superpower!

by Ann Brown | Jan 6, 2021 | Sensitivity, Skills for Life

If you’ve ever watched the news or read an article about the level of injustice in the world, and been overwhelmed by a deep sense of sadness and helplessness – you’re not ‘over-reacting’.    Maybe you’ve attended an event or party with friends, even had...
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