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26/09/2025

Recovery isn't about 'getting over it', it's about growing through it.

Trauma-informed GBV recovery recognises that healing happens when survivors feel:

SAFE: Physically & emotionally protected
CHOICE: Control over their healing journey
TRUST: Believed, supported, not judged
EMPOWERMENT: RecRecognisedr their strength
Your timeline isn't anyone else's timeline. Your healing is valid at every stage.
Friday reminder: You survived 100% of your worst days. That's not a coincidence; that's resilience.

24/09/2025

Still on GBV support, one supportive response can change everything for a GBV survivor. Here's how to help professionally

Your Words Have Power Supporting GBV Survivors:

Create Safety that is 🏠 Physical Safety:
Private space
Remove distractions
Comfortable seating
Clear exit routes

💙 Emotional Safety:

Non-judgmental presence
Calm tone
Respectful language
Patient listening

What to Say
✅ "I believe you"
✅ "You're not alone"
✅ "This isn't your fault"
✅ "You're brave for sharing"
✅ "What support do you need?"

Warning Signs 🚨 Watch for:

Unexplained injuries
Fear responses
Controlled communication
Social isolation
Financial dependency
Frequent "accidents"

Remember: Listen, believe, support, refer. Your professional response can be the first step toward healing. 💙

22/09/2025

A new week begins, and it’s Monday.

Is it too early or heavy to discuss the mental health of GBV survivors?

As a trauma-informed therapist, I've worked with many survivors over time and witnessed how severely their mental health can be affected.

Did you know that survivors of gender-based violence are 5x more likely to experience PTSD than the general population?

The scars we can't see often run the deepest.

What GBV does to mental health:

Rewiring the brain's stress response creates lasting anxiety and hypervigilance

Can trigger depression and dissociation Affects sleep, relationships, and daily functioning

But here's the hope:

Recovery IS possible.

Trauma-informed therapy works.
You are not broken; you survived. Healing happens at YOUR pace

Starting this new week with a reminder: Your mental health journey is valid.

Whether you're a survivor, supporter, or ally, understanding creates healing spaces.

Spread awareness, not silence. 💙

19/09/2025

70% of us have experienced trauma... But do you know what trauma-informed care actually means?.

Trauma-informed care is just therapy.

It's a way of approaching all interactions, at work, school, home, everywhere.

Common Question I get: How do I know if someone has trauma?

My response is that you don't need to.

Trauma-informed principles help everyone feel safer and more understood.

The 4 R's of Trauma-Informed Care:

REALIZE trauma's impact

RECOGNIZE signs in people/systems

RESPOND by integrating
RESIST re-traumatisation

Your Friday Reminder: Small shifts in how we interact can create massive healing. Start with curiosity instead of judgment

Drop your questions below

17/09/2025

🫴 Put your own oxygen mask first.

To all mental health professionals reading this:
You devote your days to helping others heal. But when did you last check in with yourself?

Quick self-care check:
Are your boundaries still strong?

What are you carrying that isn't your own?

When was the last time you did something just for yourself?

You cannot pour from an empty cup.

Self-care is not selfish; it is how you maintain the beautiful, difficult work you do.

Your future self (and all the clients you'll serve) will thank you.

What is your favourite way to recharge? Please let us know below.

15/09/2025

Ever wonder why some people freeze when stressed while others fight back?

It's Monday; let's start this week by understanding ourselves better.

Your brain doesn't differentiate between a sabre-tooth tiger and a difficult conversation with your boss
When trauma hits, your nervous system activates one of these responses:

FIGHT: Anger, irritability, confrontation

FLIGHT: Avoidance, restlessness, escaping

FREEZE: Numbness, paralysis, disconnection

FAWN: People-pleasing, over-accommodating

These aren't character flaws, they're survival mechanisms! Understanding your pattern is the first step to healing.

Which response do you recognise in yourself?

Drop a ❤️ if this resonates. Let's normalise these conversations

12/09/2025

Hope isn't just sunrise after the storm; it's choosing to plant flowers while it's still raining.

Maya's Milestone months ago, she couldn't leave her house. Today? She's starting her dream job.

David's Journey: From panic attacks to peace, therapy helped him reclaim his nights.

Sarah's Story: A teen who turned her pain into poetry, helping others heal through words.

Recovery looks different for everyone, but it always starts with one brave step forward.

This Friday feeling: Your healing journey is valid, your pace is perfect, and your story isn't over.

What small act of hope will you choose today?

10/09/2025

💙 Today, we're not just posting. We're connecting.
Every 40 seconds, someone chooses not to see tomorrow.

But here's what changed everything for me: realising that behind every life saved is a simple human connection.

1 in 4 individuals face mental health challenges, and strong community ties can cut su***de risk by half.

The colleague who notices you're not yourself

The friend who texts "thinking of you" without being asked

The stranger who smiles when you need it most
YOU, choosing to be someone's reason to stay

ACTION STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TODAY:
Send that "how are you really?" text

Share crisis resources in your story

Learn the warning signs

Practice saying, "I see you're struggling. I'm here."
Follow up. The second check-in often saves a life.

Commit to having one real, intentional conversation with someone in my network each week.

Not networking. Connection.

Your story isn't over. Your connection could be someone's beginning. 💙

Who are you checking on today?

***depreventionday2025
***deprevention

08/09/2025

Your presence could be someone's peace today.

This week is National Su***de Prevention Week; let's discuss being there for each other.

5 Ways to Support Someone in Crisis:

1. Listen without fixing: Just being heard can be healing

2. Ask the hard questions: "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?" It's okay to ask directly

3. Stay connected: Check in regularly, not just once

4. Help them get help: Offer to research therapists or drive to appointments

5. Care for yourself too: You can't help from an empty tank

You don't need perfect words; you need a caring heart. ❤️

***depreventionweek

05/09/2025

On the days you feel overwhelmed. try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique.

👀5 things you can SEE
👂 4 things you can HEAR
✋ 3 things you can TOUCH
👃 2 things you can SMELL
👅 1 thing you can TASTE

It's a proven grounding technique

It pulls your racing mind back to the present moment, reducing anxiety in under 3 minutes.

Your mental health matters.
You matter. 💙

29/08/2025

Ever have days where you can handle ANYTHING, then other days where ordering coffee feels impossible?

There's actually a name for this: your “window of tolerance.”

Think of it like a window of calm where you can think clearly and handle stress. But sometimes stress pushes you outside this window:

1. Hyperarousal that is outside the top:Anxiety, anger, overwhelm

2. Hypoarousal that is outside the bottom:Numb, disconnected, exhausted

Just know that this is completely normal.

Your window gets smaller when you're:

Sleep-deprived
Under chronic stress
Going through big changes
Not feeling supported

Instead of beating yourself up on hard days, remember your window is smaller right now, and that's okay.

Window expanders: ✓ Good sleep ✓ Moving your body ✓ Connecting with loved ones ✓ Being kind to yourself ✓ Asking for help when needed

You're not broken on difficult days; you're human.

What helps you when your window feels small?

27/08/2025

This was not the planned post for today, someone else's post triggered this.

She shared how a psychiatrist shared on X that he has treated patients who lost touch with reality after depending too heavily on AI chatbots for answers.

Yes AI is smart, but it's not a therapist.

But please engage the services of a licensed therapist instead. A professional is

🎯 Has licensed expertise
🎯 Human empathy
🎯 Will give a proper diagnosis
🎯Better crisis support
🎯 Actual accountability

Your mental health isn't a beta test.

Struggling? Reach out to:
Licensed therapists( we are here to walk you through this)

You deserve professional care, not programmed responses. 🤗
What are your thoughts on AI in mental health?

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