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The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a stabilizing intervention developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, a neuroscientist. The foundation of the protocol is Polyvagal Theory,
Why do I need a woman of colour therapist? The world of psychology has historically been white and male, and has reinforced sexist troupes and
The diagnosis “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome” is not widely accepted. Dr. Joy DeGruy, a researcher and educator, coined the concept of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
“If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will mean that I’m shortchanging myself.” – Zanele Muholi Relational trauma in the context
“Trauma decontextualized in a person over time can look like personality,” Menakem said. “Trauma decontextualized in a family over time can look like family traits.
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a psychological condition that develops in some people following a traumatic experience, such as violence, grief, and abuse. PTSD
Letting go of childhood trauma is a complex and individual process that can take time, self-compassion, community-care, and practice. Childhood trauma is not always rooted
Your body remembers your stressful/traumatic experiences. Experiences can be integrated in your body as: sensations, particular sounds, smells, sight, taste, and emotions. Body memories are
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy technique that was developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s.
Non-relational trauma refers to traumatic experiences that are not directly tied to interpersonal relationships. Unlike relational trauma, which involves harm or distress caused by other
