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New research from the Royal Co
Parentification: What is it, and how can you help a parentified child?
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Some children don't get to 'play house' - they end up running the house, and taking on adult-level responsibilities.
When a child is forced to tak
Trauma therapy is “the best gift I ever gave myself”, says stalking survivor
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Being stalked can feel like losing a part of yourself. Credit: Giovanni Calia via Pexels.
Nicola Roberts, the singer-songwriter, actress and entre
The Window of Tolerance for PTSD
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The Window of Tolerance explained.
The Window of Tolerance is a concept introduced by psychologist Daniel J. Siegel, to explain the level of comfo
Syrian Refugee Crisis: How We Can Help
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It is now three long years since three-year-old Alan Kurdi drowned in the Mediterranean – just one victim of many in the ongoing Syrian refugee cris
Safeguarding Children Inside and Outside School
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Schools across the UK started implementing newly updated statutory guidance this week to safeguard children, but what does this update mean for your c
Papal Visit: Praying for Forgiveness Falls Short
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As a consultant psychologist, I am stunned to see the Holy Father Pope Francis asking for God’s forgiveness for the atrocities that the Catholic Chu
EMDR – How and Why Does It Work?
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EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, was developed in 1987 by psychologist Francine Shapiro. Whilst on a walk, she realised that mo
Understanding Trauma and its Effects: Holocaust Memorial Day
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[caption id="attachment_1368" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Understanding trauma through a visit to a concentration camp: how many of us try to pro
PTSD at Christmas: Hyperarousal
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Christmas is the season of fun and good will, but having PTSD at Christmas means the reality is often very different. The Christmas countdown can