The Trauma Practice

A modern day philosopher, musician and writer Bob had a lot of sensible things about our mental health.

Edward de Bono is a thinker about thinking, Worth exploring his books including The Six Thinking's Hats; which explores the different types of thinking.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

If you would like to know more about this very successful therapy we've written an extensive article:

https://traumapractice.co.uk/emdr-therapy/

Mindfulness Colouring Books

An effective way of dealing with stress, fun and freeing:
https://www.simplifycreateinspire.com/printable-mindfulness-colouring-pages-for-adults-kids/

70+ Printable Mindfulness Colouring Pages For Adults & Kids | Simplify Create Inspire Get creative with beautiful free printable mindfulness colouring pages for adults and kids. These free colouring pages are perfect for being in the moment.

Anxiety UK is a major UK charity and does extensive research into this topic.

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/research/anxiety-research/

Walking Meditatin

Well worth a go, perhaps on your lunch break?

https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/mindful-walking-meditation

[Podcast] Practise this mindful walking meditation outdoors Listen to these mindful walking meditation podcasts by Dr Meera Joshi, a mindful expert at Bupa, and benefit from some mindful movement.

Understand and Process Anxiety Causes: https://traumapractice.co.uk/anxiety-therapy/

Therapy For Anxiety Anxiety Therapy available in London & Hertfordshire. Our Anxiety Therapy helps to provide long lasting relief from anxiety symptoms and panic disorder.

A Guide to Feeling Safe

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/affiliates/sweetspot/feeling-safe-and-secure.html

The Sweet Spot: Feeling safe and secure Feeling safe and secure means having a sense of control of yourself and the environment. Exploring, discovering and challenging your boundaries can be really fun, and can help you get to know who you are. The trick is to do this in a way that keeps you safe emotionally and physically.

Forest Bathing. Something to try this weekend?

https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/forest-bathing

The Top 25 Teas for Anxiety

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/tea-for-anxiety

25 Teas That Relieve Stress and Anxiety Tired of your usual lavender or chamomile tea? Up your game (and boost your mood) with one of these herbal options.

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PTSD & Brain FOg

Explaining exactly what Brain Fog is:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/ptsd-brain-fog/

PTSD & Brain Fog What is Brain Fog? Brain fog is a loose term which describes a feeling of mental fatigue. It can occur if you are experiencing chronic stress, chronic fatigue, post -traumatic stress disorder or have had a recent traumatic experience. Brain Fog Symptoms Your brain fog symptoms might include one or a...

Mental Health and Exercise

A short article about the importance of being active:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/mental-health-exercise/

Mental Health & Exercise The Greek physician Hippocrates once said: ‘Walking is man’s best medicine’. 470-360 BC. Have we forgotten the benefits of exercise? Mental health is influenced by a number of factors including personal circumstances, up-brining, work and family life, personal experience, family history, frien...

A wonderful quote from a favourite writer...😀

Well worth a read:

https://traumapractice.co.uk/the-body-keeps-the-score-book-review/

What is EMDR Therapy?

Here's our take on this upcoming therapy:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/emdr-therapy/

EMDR Therapy EMDR therapy is a psychotherapy which enables people to recover from symptoms caused by a traumatic experience. Contact us today...

Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Linked to Reduced Information Seeking Behaviour

A fainting piece here:
https://www.psypost.org/2022/02/depression-and-anxiety-symptoms-linked-to-reduced-information-seeking-behavior-62591

Depression and anxiety symptoms linked to reduced information-seeking behavior A new study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry indicates that information-seeking behavior is related to symptoms of emotional disorders. The research found that greater depression and anxiety symptoms are associated with both a reduced tendency to gather more information in situations of uncertai...

Not always easy.

But we keep trying...

What is the Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health?

Read Matt's article here:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/mental-health-exercise/

Mental Health & Exercise The Greek physician Hippocrates once said: ‘Walking is man’s best medicine’. 470-360 BC. Have we forgotten the benefits of exercise? Mental health is influenced by a number of factors including personal circumstances, up-brining, work and family life, personal experience, family history, frien...

Suffer from Tinnitus? Learn more about Tinnitus Retraining Therapy...

Read more about tinnitus therapy here:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/tinnitus-retraining-therapy/

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) in Hertfordshire & London provided by Matthew Alderton (BSc, MA, Dip, Dip Psych) at the Trauma Practice. Enquire online.

Surf Therapy Anyone?
Only available in the USA currently but a sound idea, fresh air, exercise and learning something new.

https://www.encinitasadvocate.com/lifestyle/story/2021-11-22/carmel-valley-therapist-helps-lead-surf-therapy-sessions

Local therapist helps lead surf therapy sessions The nonprofit Groundswell Community Project and a local marriage and family therapist recently held grief support groups that use surf therapy at Cardiff State Beach, Ocean Beach and Half Moon Bay.

Christmas can be a tricky time for some.

Matt writes about what you can do for your mental health during the Christmas period:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/surviving-christmas-trauma/

Surviving Christmas with Trauma Christmas time can be a mixed bag of experience for different people. Although we might have time off, work pressures can be replaced by pressure to buy presents for family and friends, hosting a Christmas get together, or being expected to join in with the festivities when you are not religious or....

What is EMDR Therapy in Layman's Terms

A simple explanation of this growing therapy.
https://traumapractice.co.uk/what-is-emdr-therapy-in-laymans-terms/

What is EMDR Therapy in Layman's Terms? EMDR therapy is gaining in popularity due to the benefits & successes many have experienced. We explain, in layman's terms, all about EMDR.

What is PTSD?

Matt, our lead therapist explains:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/what-is-ptsd-disorder/

What Is PTSD Disorder? What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? PTSD stand for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It describes a trauma and stress related disorder following exposure to a traumatic event. Although PTSD is classed as a disorder it is worth remembering that PTSD is a normal response to abnormal events. W...

7 Hidden Effects of Trauma and Complex Trauma

From Psychology Today

Full article is here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relationship-and-trauma-insights/202110/7-hidden-effects-trauma-and-complex-trauma

7 Hidden Effects of Trauma and Complex Trauma What many people don't know about trauma.

True...

Love and Other Acts of Violence, review: intriguing study of whether trauma is passed down in our genes

A review of the play currently showing at the Donmar Warehouse. A fascinating read...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/love-acts-violence-review-intriguing-study-whether-trauma-passed/

Love and Other Acts of Violence, review: intriguing study of whether trauma is passed down in our genes The Donmar Warehouse has reopened with a flawed but thoughtful new play, rooted in a real-life antisemitic pogrom that took place in 1918

Can Virtual Reality Help PTSD?

That's the gist of this article from Mashable.

Read here:
https://mashable.com/article/vr-treatment-anxiety-ptsd

How virtual reality can be used to treat anxiety and PTSD Patients can confront the situations that cause them fear and anxiety, but in a safe and controlled environment.

Comparing your life to another is not a healthy trait.

The Body Keeps The Score
A book that has lead many to seek professional advice about their mental state.

Read Matt's review here:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/the-body-keeps-the-score-book-review/

The body keeps the score book review The Body Keeps the Score review by Matt, lead therapist at The Trauma Practice. Read Matt's review of this important work on mental health.

How to explain EMDR Therapy?

We've put together an article that explains EMDR in layman's terms...

Continue reading:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/what-is-emdr-therapy-in-laymans-terms/

What is EMDR Therapy in Layman's Terms? | The Trauma Practice EMDR therapy is gaining in popularity due to the benefits & successes many have experienced. We explain, in layman's terms, all about EMDR.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

All about EMDR
https://traumapractice.co.uk/emdr-therapy/

EMDR Therapy | The Trauma Practice EMDR therapy is a psychotherapy which enables people to recover from symptoms caused by a traumatic experience. Contact us today...

How the Trauma Practice can help with PTSD

Read more:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/ptsd-treatment/

PTSD Treatment | The Trauma Practice The Trauma Practice offers PTSD treatment to help and support people suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Contact us for a consultation.

Definition of Trauma
What is trauma? A short guide.

Continue reading:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/definition-of-trauma/

Definition Of Trauma | The Trauma Practice Definition of Trauma The definition of trauma is anything that is ‘deeply distressing or disturbing.’ The definition of trauma is broad because trauma is defined by a person’s subjective experience of it rather than the trauma itself. ‘Psychological trauma is unique to the person who experie...

'Your life doesn't get better by chance, it gets better by change.'
- Jim Rohn

Some client quotes

"I feel more empowered to make the right changes in my life."

"I feel calmer now i have shared my difficulty."

"I always feel calmer and more relaxed after a therapy session."

"I feel like I can live a normal life again. I am back to my usual self."

Please contact us if you need a friendly, no obligation chat.

‘Some said I couldn’t have PTSD because I haven’t been in a war’

Read about Nadia Whittome MP and her experience with trauma:

Continue reading:
https://bit.ly/3kYEuve

Nadia Whittome MP on trauma and recovery: ‘Some said I couldn’t have PTSD because I haven’t been in a war’ The 25-year-old politician talks about taking time off to address her mental health, dropping out of university because of the cost – and why she’ll always give away a large part of her salary

The Body Keeps the Score book review

It amazes Matt, our lead therapist how many clients seek therapy after reading this book. So, Matt decided to review this well known tome.

https://traumapractice.co.uk/the-body-keeps-the-score-book-review/

The body keeps the score book review | The Trauma Practice The Body Keeps the Score review by Matt, lead therapist at The Trauma Practice. Read Matt's review of this important work on mental health.