It’s a word that is synonymous with our fast paced life – stress. We are either feeling it, fearing it, avoiding it or triggering it. Have you ever heard someone say: “I’m stressed”, “I’m burnt out” “I’m overwhelmed”, “You are stressing me out”, “My partner stresses me out!” “I will not do X (or Y) […]
‘Trauma’ is a word that we normally associate with experiencing a major and horrifying event such as a car accident, an armed robbery, a kidnapping or experiencing war. Going through such an experience can be debilitating and the road to recovery can be a difficult process. As a psychologist in clinical practice, I am often […]