Anxiety vs Anxiousness
I recently came across an article in PsychCentral discussing the difference between feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder. While the article offered a clear and accessible explanation from a symptom-based and diagnostic perspective, I was struck by what was...
Standing Against Antisemitic Violence: A Trauma Informed Response
Like many Australians, I have been deeply shaken by the recent terrorist massacre at Bondi. As a trauma therapist, I am particularly concerned not only by the violence itself, but by the wider social context in which it occurred — a context of rapidly rising...
A Self-Guided IFS Practice for When You Feel Triggered by Political Bias
It’s easy to feel emotionally charged when faced with biased or unfair political reporting. Instead of reacting outwardly or getting caught in frustration, this Internal Family Systems (IFS) self-practice helps you turn inward — to understand and soothe the part of...
Why ADHD and Trauma Often Occur Together — And How Trauma-Informed & IFS Approaches Can Help
ADHD is commonly viewed through a lens of brain-based dysfunction — a neurodevelopmental condition marked by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. But for many people, this clinical description doesn’t fully capture the lived experience of ADHD, especially when...
Exploring the Self: A Dialogue Between Psychology and Buddhism
Introduction What is the Self? This question has puzzled philosophers, psychologists, mystics, and meditators for centuries. Is the Self a stable entity, a bundle of experiences, or an illusion altogether? This article explores three distinct yet profound approaches...
Are ADHD and Trauma Linked?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Trauma, and Neuropsychology: Exploring the Overlap Introduction Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and experiences of trauma, particularly in childhood, exhibit notable overlaps in symptoms, leading to...
The Mind as a Self-Organising System
The human mind is a complex, dynamic system that continuously organises and reorganises itself in response to internal and external stimuli. This self-organising nature has been explored through various lenses, including neuroscience, Buddhist philosophy, and...
How TRTP Works for Trauma-Related Anxiety
TRTP is a trauma release therapeutic process designed to address trauma by working with the subconscious mind and nervous system dysregulation. The process typically involves three stages: Preparing the Client & Reframing Limiting Beliefs TRTP uses hypnosis-style...
Anxiety Caused by Trauma
Anxiety that results from trauma is often more deeply rooted than general anxiety and can manifest in intense, persistent fear responses. This type of anxiety is commonly seen in conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). How...
Why Hypnosis is the Perfect Trauma Treatment
Dr. Fredric Mau’s Insights on Hypnosis, Trauma, and Neuropsychology Dr. Fredric Mau, a clinical mental health counsellor and expert in hypnosis, explores the neuropsychological foundations of trauma and how hypnosis can serve as an optimal treatment modality. His...