What Does High Functioning Mean? According to the dictionary, high functioning means ‘performing or operating at a high level’. Until recently, it was most frequently used to describe individuals with autism, mental illness, or disabilities who outwardly meet societal expectations, such as maintaining employment, school, or social relationships, despite managing significant internal struggles. However, along with a range of clinical terms like ‘gaslighting’, ‘trauma dumping’ and ‘narcissist’,...

How do you feel about boundaries? It’s a complex topic, so my intention here is to cut through some of the noise and really get into what healthy boundaries look like and why they’re so important, particularly for people who’ve experienced trauma. What Do We Mean By ‘Healthy Boundaries’?   I like to describe boundaries as invisible lines that help us define what’s acceptable and what’s unacceptable for us as individuals. The line is your boundary, and things will sit on either side of this....

When we talk about the fallout of trauma, people tend to think about things like flashbacks, nightmares and being triggered into anxiety. But there’s another side of trauma that’s even more insidious – the way it can impact your belief system. What is a Belief System? When I talk about belief systems, I’m describing how people see themselves, other people and the world around them. What we believe determines our whole outlook on life. It’s the lens through which we view and experience...