Maria Zuiddam

WHY COUNSELLING MAY NOT WORK

IS COUNSELLING HELPING YOU? Why is it that some people are able to get their issues resolved AND move on in life after simple counselling, and others do not?   Here are some reasons, plus some options to consider if regular counselling has not achieved the desired outcome. DENIAL People often struggle to understand that they […]

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What’s the Difference Between Counselling Therapy and TRTP?

An In-Depth Comparison of Traditional Counselling & TRTP When seeking treatment for mental health issues, it’s crucial to understand the various therapeutic approaches available. Traditional counseling and The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) are two distinct modalities. Counseling generally encompasses a broad spectrum of practices aimed at helping individuals with specific, often short-term issues. It typically

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Depression Neurosis vs. Neurotic Depression: Understanding the Difference

The terms Depression, Neurosis, and Neurotic Depression are often used interchangeably to describe a range of mental health conditions. While they may share some similarities, there are important differences between these conditions that are important to understand. If you are struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, it is important to have a clear understanding

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TRAUMA & SHAME

Trauma and Shame

There is a close relationship between shame and trauma. Chronic trauma from past childhood abuse and/or domestic violence can contribute to unexplained feelings of shame. PSTD (post traumatic stress disorder) can retrigger stress responses related to shame, and the negative emotions that go with them. Trauma vs Guilt Shame is very damaging to the self

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The Biology of Trauma

Trauma is not just a psychological event, it has a biological impact as well. When a traumatic event occurs, the body’s stress response is activated, and adrenaline, cortisol and other stress hormones are released into the body. A lot of other things occur in the brain memory processing as well and quite often there is

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