What is Complex PTSD?
What is Complex PTSD? In very simple terms, Complex PTSD (sometimes called CPTSD) is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with an...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Sep 114 min
Coping with Birth Trauma
For many people, pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a joyful experience. However, for some, these experiences can be more...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Aug 274 min
5 Ways to Regulate Your Emotions
Why Do We Need to Regulate Our Emotions? Emotional regulation is an important life skill because our emotions have a huge impact on how...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Aug 133 min
Intergenerational Trauma Explained
What is Intergenerational Trauma? Intergenerational trauma (sometimes called multigenerational or transgenerational trauma) is a term...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Jul 304 min
What is PTSD?
What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD can occur after experiencing a single traumatic event or a series of traumatic...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Jul 164 min
Everything You Need to Know About EMDR
I’ve been delivering EMDR therapy for around 15 years. It’s something I’m very passionate about because I’ve seen it have amazing...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Jun 273 min
The Hidden Trauma of Boarding School Explained
Is Attending Boarding School a Form of Trauma? Trauma isn’t an event or an experience. Two people can go through the exact same thing and...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Jun 245 min
7 Self-Care Tips for Trauma Therapists in Private Practice
What Is Self-Care? Self-care can be defined as the conscious acts people take to promote their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
May 274 min
Self-Compassion, Trauma and You
What Is Self-Compassion? In basic terms, self-compassion means extending compassion towards yourself. It means offering yourself warmth,...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
May 154 min
Vicarious Trauma – What Therapists Need to Know
What Is Vicarious Trauma? Vicarious trauma affects people in all sorts of caring professions, from humanitarian aid workers to healthcare...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Apr 294 min
Low Self-Esteem – What Is It and Where Does It Come From?
As I’ve said before, trauma leads to much more than Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While this diagnostic label captures some of...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Apr 223 min
What Does It Mean to Be a Trauma-Informed Therapist?
The phrase ‘trauma-informed’ is used a lot these days, but what does it mean? And what does trauma-informed care actually look like from...
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Fortitude Psychological Therapy
Mar 264 min
Relational Trauma – Could This Be the Reason You Find Adult Relationships Hard?
Often, when we think about trauma, we tend to imagine big, dramatic experiences like natural disasters, war, or a nasty car accident. But...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Feb 214 min
Psychological Trauma & The Body: Does the body remember?
Psychological trauma can have profound effects on both mental and physical health. The mind and body are interconnected, and traumatic...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Feb 76 min
A Trauma informed guide to Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation refers to our ability to manage and modulate emotions in a healthy and adaptive way. It involves recognising,...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jan 194 min
What is Trauma Therapy? An Exploration...
By Shelley Bradley-Scholey Trauma therapy is a journey toward healing the deep wounds that trauma inflicts on the mind and body. An...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jan 56 min
What is Trauma? Understanding the impact and consequences of traumatic events.
By Shelley Bradley-Scholey Trauma is a complex experience that can leave lasting imprints on an individual's mind, body, and spirit. It...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Dec 14, 20237 min
What are the Top 10 trauma books? Must read books, for therapists & trauma survivors.
A must read blog for any therapist or trauma survivor trying to identify the top 10 trauma books, recommended from an accredited therapist.
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Shelley @Fortitude
Dec 1, 20234 min
How to help children manage their emotions and behaviour over the festive season – a quick guide
How to help children manage their emotions and behaviour over the festive season – a quick guide
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Shelley @Fortitude
Nov 14, 20234 min
Navigating the Festive Season: Coping with Trauma and Prioritising Healing
By Shelley Bradley-Scholey I, for one, love the lead up to Christmas. The festive season, with its twinkling lights and merry cheer,...
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