Trauma Therapy by Trish

31/01/2026

January can seem a really long month can't it? 🎈
Well, here is my summary of the busyness of my business at Trauma Therapy by Trish...

I have;

🔸Started a 12 week programme of Drawing & Talking with 10 new children across 2 local primary schools
🔸Completed work with a school child from last term
🔸Started work with 1 new adult client in The Connection Cabin
🔸Continued work with 3 other adults on their 12 session journey
🔸Completed training covering Anxiety in Schools and Safeguarding
🔸Networked with in Coventry and Coventry East, as well as having a 1-2-1 with a fellow networker

On a personal note (because there has to be a work/life balance) I treated myself to a spa day using birthday money and attended my first line dancing event of the year. I also paused taking on anything new for a while as we sadly lost our mum just after Christmas and had the funeral this month. 🧡

I have limited space for new clients currently, but if the busyness of my business has sparked some interest, please do get in touch:
Email 📧support@traumatherapybytrish.co.uk

29/01/2026

Today is National Puzzle Day!

Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, r**e or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. The image shows the complexity of how Trauma occurs, and is unique in each individual.

SOLVE THE PUZZLE - seek help🎈

Drawing and Talking is a gentle way to support people age 4-104 to process Emotional Trauma, making it lighter to carry.

The other picture is my dog, named PUZZLE - I can't leave him out on National Puzzle Day. 🐾❤️

28/01/2026

📅 Today is Data Privacy Day!

Quite rightly, if you work with me, you would want to know how I look after your data! 🎈

Check it all out, here ⬇️

GDPR. Safe Data, Coventry mental health. Private therapy. Emotional trauma. Confidentiality.

28/01/2026

This week at Back and Forth;

This week sees the return of the social night. Join Chris and Alex from 630PM at the Bedworth Civic Hall for an evening of conversation.

If you can't make that then join JB Rugby Club from 7pm on Friday.

Our walk this week is at War Memorial Park, Coventry, where we will be meeting at 10am at the cafe.

Make sure you listen to our with the awesome Stu Baker where we discuss his The Mindset Triangle and conclude his story. Grab it wherever you get your usual podcasts from Thursday

Remember, there's no pressure, no judgment, and all of our events are free. If it's not for you, tag someone who needs it.

28/01/2026

💚 Grief, Loss & Change Sessions (Coventry) 💚

Grief can show up in lots of different ways - from losing someone we love, to big changes in life and circumstances.

Carers Trust Heart of England is offering a supportive set of sessions where Dr Liz Sparkes will gently guide you using compassion and meditation, to help you move through periods of grief, loss and change.

📅 Wednesdays: 4th, 11th & 25th February + 4th & 11th March
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Warwick Road Church Centre, 10 Warwick Row, Coventry, CV1 1EX

For more information (or to book on), please contact:
📧 carergroups@carerstrusthofe.org.uk

📞 02476 632972 (option 1)

Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit. 🦋

28/01/2026

28/01/2026

As a country, we love talking about ‘Mindset’ ‘Resilience’. ‘Positive thinking’ ‘Growth’.

Maslow got something right that we don’t say loudly enough:
🫨When the bottom of the pyramid is shaking, everything above it shakes too.

If you’re worried about where you’ll sleep…
If your body doesn’t feel safe…
If you’re hungry, in pain, exhausted, or scared about money…

Your brain is not in “thriving” mode.
It’s in survival mode.

And survival mode is loud. It narrows your world. It drains your hope. It convinces you that the future is just more of this.

That’s where su***de risk can grow , not because someone “didn’t try hard enough” to cope, but because their nervous system is flooded, their resources are gone, and the basic foundations of life feel unstable.

Maslow’s hierarchy isn’t just theory. It’s a su***de prevention map. You Can’t Self-Actualise When You’re Just Trying to Survive

🧱 Physiological needs- sleep, food, health:
When these are off, everything feels heavier. Chronic pain, insomnia, untreated illness, hunger , they grind people down.

🏠 Safety needs- housing, financial stability, protection from harm:
Not knowing if you’ll make rent.
Living somewhere unsafe.
Being trapped in violence.
Constant economic fear.
That’s not “stress,” that’s sustained threat.

🤝 Belonging - connection, community, being wanted:
Loneliness tells people a dangerous lie: you don’t matter here.

💔 Esteem - dignity, worth, being respected.
Stigma, discrimination, being dismissed by services can erode a person’s sense of value.

And then we wonder why someone can’t reach “potential.”
❓Why they feel hopeless.
❓Why they’re tired of fighting.

Su***de prevention isn’t only about changing thoughts. It’s about changing conditions.

Sometimes the most life-saving question isn’t
“What’s wrong with you?”
It’s:
“What are you carrying that no one should have to carry alone?”

If you’re struggling under the weight of basic survival, your distress makes sense. You are not broken , you are overwhelmed. You deserve support that is practical, compassionate, and real.

You deserve help to stay safe while the rest gets figured out.

***deprevention

27/01/2026

We’re excited to be delivering a FREE interactive online workshop as part of the West Midlands Business Festival!

Workshop: Mental Health Means Business: The New Workplace KPI

Delivered by: David Arnold, Trainer from Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind

📅 Date: 3 February | ⏰ 10:00–11:00

This session explores:

• The impact of poor mental health at work

• How to spot signs in yourself and others

• How to support colleagues who are struggling

• Practical steps to protect wellbeing in the workplace

👉 Book your FREE place now:

https://booking.wmbf.co.uk/mental-health-means-business-the-new-workplace-kpi-

27/01/2026

This course is a basic overview of a complex subject; the diagnosis of Personality Disorder. The course briefly explores how personality develops and can be affected by complex trauma experienced throughout life.
👉Book here: https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/

27/01/2026

Please join us on Tuesday the 3rd March at Coventry Cathedral for our Spring Expo between 2pm – 6pm. Discover information and advice from local organisations from Coventry and Warwickshire, explore interactive stalls and take part in fun activities.

To register for the Spring Expo, please follow the link and complete the registration form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3RGJnSvmgkCtxrBJWdlvoizpOFo2h_tOtgFx7B9qjHRUMkpRVzhRTFg2MkRPUzk4NFMxOEVJVzlKSS4u

27/01/2026

Join this fun one-off workshop using drama and games to explore what 'strength' means to you!⭐️ This opportunity will help you to connect with others, be creative, reflect and have fun in a relaxed environment.
👉 Book here: https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/Enrolment

27/01/2026

Did you know I also offer Block Therapy?

It is available privately and in schools as either a 6 or 12 week programme for a group 3 Children.

You can find out more here: https://www.traumatherapybytrish.co.uk/block-therapy