This article relates to the concept of repressed trauma memories resurfacing in therapy and how conscious therapists should be of the risks of implanting a false memory into someone’s recollections.
Tag: Trauma
Think Healthy
An article reflecting some of the advances in the field of positive psychology in recent times, particularly about the way that the mind-body connection relates to the complex ways in… Read more »
The Tale of Two Heroes
This article details a story of synchronicity involving two soldiers from Gallipoli in World War I. In the lead up to ANZAC Day, it’s a good opportunity to reflect upon… Read more »
Hurting? Reach Out
As instances of suicide are on the increase in Australia, this article emphasises the importance of reaching out and speaking to those close to you when going through dark times… Read more »
After Witnessing a Traumatic Event
One of the harsh facts of life is that we can be exposed to a traumatic incident at any time. A recent example was a cyclist having a fatal collision… Read more »
What Drives People to Dress as Creepy Clowns
This article relates to the instances of people dressing up as creepy clowns in order to deliberately intimidate people, sometimes armed with real or fake weapons.
WorkCover System Needs an Overhaul
Our WorkCover system is in need of an overhaul, at least in its handling of psychological injuries. Rather than helping injured workers have an optimal recovery, it often exacerbates their… Read more »
Church Victims Need Specialised Help
This article calls for more public psychological trauma services, particularly in response to the growing number of people reporting childhood sexual abuse.
Pain Can be Effective Against Trauma
Childhood sexual abuse has long been ignored across our wider society. It has also been under-recognised in our mainstream mental health services. This article examines a more optimal treatment model… Read more »
Abused as Children – Let’s Not Betray Them as Adults
The most harmful thing about sexual abuse is the extremely invalidating impact it has on a person. This article details some of the on-going difficulties that many abuse survivors face…. Read more »