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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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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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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During the second World War the name for PSTD was called ‘shellshock.’ Later on after the Korean War, it was known as ‘gross stress reaction.’ It is now a recognized medical condition that can be caused by single ‘big T traumas’ or a combination of ‘little t traumas’. Causes of PTSD PTSD occurs as a
Grief and bereavement mean- intense sadness related to some sort of loss, especially death (bereavement). But loss is not limited to death of a loved one or pet. It can include the sense of loss after ending something of value eg: unexpected divorce. The things people grieve over Apart from death of a loved one,
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
Do you struggle with anger? Do you know someone who is volatile with rage? Perhaps they also have PSTD (post- traumatic stress disorder). In abusive relationships, anger is often not the real issue. This may contradict what many people believe when it comes to emotional abuse or domestic violence. If you talk to a lot
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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Although most people seem to relate to the concept of being “stressed”, what exactly is stress? Neuroscience discoveries are revealing more and more connections between the body and the mind. What happens in our mind can affect our bodies and many cases if it is not addressed it can lead to serious health conditions. The
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In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, therapy has become an increasingly important tool for maintaining mental and emotional well-being. As we face challenges such as work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and distressing experiences, it can be difficult to manage our thoughts and feelings and find a sense of peace and stability. The importance of therapy
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