The Trauma Practice

18/04/2022

A modern day philosopher, musician and writer Bob had a lot of sensible things about our mental health.

16/04/2022

Edward de Bono is a thinker about thinking, Worth exploring his books including The Six Thinking's Hats; which explores the different types of thinking.

14/04/2022

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

If you would like to know more about this very successful therapy we've written an extensive article:

https://traumapractice.co.uk/emdr-therapy/

13/04/2022

Mindfulness Colouring Books

An effective way of dealing with stress, fun and freeing:
https://www.simplifycreateinspire.com/printable-mindfulness-colouring-pages-for-adults-kids/

Get creative with beautiful free printable mindfulness colouring pages for adults and kids. These free colouring pages are perfect for being in the moment.

11/04/2022

Anxiety UK is a major UK charity and does extensive research into this topic.

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/research/anxiety-research/

07/04/2022

Walking Meditatin

Well worth a go, perhaps on your lunch break?

https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/mindful-walking-meditation

Listen to these mindful walking meditation podcasts by Dr Meera Joshi, a mindful expert at Bupa, and benefit from some mindful movement.

05/04/2022

Understand and Process Anxiety Causes: https://traumapractice.co.uk/anxiety-therapy/

Anxiety Therapy available in London & Hertfordshire. Our Anxiety Therapy helps to provide long lasting relief from anxiety symptoms and panic disorder.

28/03/2022

A Guide to Feeling Safe

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/affiliates/sweetspot/feeling-safe-and-secure.html

Feeling safe and secure means having a sense of control of yourself and the environment. Exploring, discovering and challenging your boundaries can be really fun, and can help you get to know who you are. The trick is to do this in a way that keeps you safe emotionally and physically.

26/03/2022

Forest Bathing. Something to try this weekend?

https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/forest-bathing

25/03/2022

The Top 25 Teas for Anxiety

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/tea-for-anxiety

Tired of your usual lavender or chamomile tea? Up your game (and boost your mood) with one of these herbal options.

23/03/2022

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14/03/2022

PTSD & Brain FOg

Explaining exactly what Brain Fog is:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/ptsd-brain-fog/

What is Brain Fog? Brain fog is a loose term which describes a feeling of mental fatigue. It can occur if you are experiencing chronic stress, chronic fatigue, post -traumatic stress disorder or have had a recent traumatic experience. Brain Fog Symptoms Your brain fog symptoms might include one or a...

29/11/2021

What is the Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health?

Read Matt's article here:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/mental-health-exercise/

The Greek physician Hippocrates once said: ‘Walking is man’s best medicine’. 470-360 BC. Have we forgotten the benefits of exercise? Mental health is influenced by a number of factors including personal circumstances, up-brining, work and family life, personal experience, family history, frien...

27/11/2021

Suffer from Tinnitus? Learn more about Tinnitus Retraining Therapy...

Read more about tinnitus therapy here:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/tinnitus-retraining-therapy/

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) in Hertfordshire & London provided by Matthew Alderton (BSc, MA, Dip, Dip Psych) at the Trauma Practice. Enquire online.

24/11/2021

Surf Therapy Anyone?
Only available in the USA currently but a sound idea, fresh air, exercise and learning something new.

https://www.encinitasadvocate.com/lifestyle/story/2021-11-22/carmel-valley-therapist-helps-lead-surf-therapy-sessions

The nonprofit Groundswell Community Project and a local marriage and family therapist recently held grief support groups that use surf therapy at Cardiff State Beach, Ocean Beach and Half Moon Bay.

09/11/2021

Christmas can be a tricky time for some.

Matt writes about what you can do for your mental health during the Christmas period:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/surviving-christmas-trauma/

Christmas time can be a mixed bag of experience for different people. Although we might have time off, work pressures can be replaced by pressure to buy presents for family and friends, hosting a Christmas get together, or being expected to join in with the festivities when you are not religious or....

08/11/2021

What is EMDR Therapy in Layman's Terms

A simple explanation of this growing therapy.
https://traumapractice.co.uk/what-is-emdr-therapy-in-laymans-terms/

EMDR therapy is gaining in popularity due to the benefits & successes many have experienced. We explain, in layman's terms, all about EMDR.

07/11/2021

What is PTSD?

Matt, our lead therapist explains:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/what-is-ptsd-disorder/

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? PTSD stand for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It describes a trauma and stress related disorder following exposure to a traumatic event. Although PTSD is classed as a disorder it is worth remembering that PTSD is a normal response to abnormal events. W...

05/11/2021

7 Hidden Effects of Trauma and Complex Trauma

From Psychology Today

Full article is here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relationship-and-trauma-insights/202110/7-hidden-effects-trauma-and-complex-trauma

What many people don't know about trauma.

03/11/2021

True...

25/10/2021

Love and Other Acts of Violence, review: intriguing study of whether trauma is passed down in our genes

A review of the play currently showing at the Donmar Warehouse. A fascinating read...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/love-acts-violence-review-intriguing-study-whether-trauma-passed/

The Donmar Warehouse has reopened with a flawed but thoughtful new play, rooted in a real-life antisemitic pogrom that took place in 1918

24/10/2021

Can Virtual Reality Help PTSD?

That's the gist of this article from Mashable.

Read here:
https://mashable.com/article/vr-treatment-anxiety-ptsd

Patients can confront the situations that cause them fear and anxiety, but in a safe and controlled environment.

22/10/2021

Comparing your life to another is not a healthy trait.

19/10/2021

The Body Keeps The Score
A book that has lead many to seek professional advice about their mental state.

Read Matt's review here:
https://traumapractice.co.uk/the-body-keeps-the-score-book-review/

The Body Keeps the Score review by Matt, lead therapist at The Trauma Practice. Read Matt's review of this important work on mental health.