Debbiejamesononpsych

03/11/2024

28/09/2024

ℹ️🌿 SHOULD I INVITE A LOVED ONE TO MY THERAPY? |

Are you participating in individual therapy and are considering inviting a family member, friend, or romantic partner to your therapy session(s)? Are you wondering whether this is a good idea? I’ve discussed this decision with many of my clients. At times, my clients will determine that it’s a good idea, and other times they discover that it’s not…

Your loved one may not know or understand vital information about your mental health. Psychoeducation provided by your therapist can help your loved one to better support and empathize with you. When they are present for certain sessions, I typically educate my clients’ loved ones on the details of the client’s diagnosis, how their symptoms tend to manifest, the impact of trauma and attachment wounds, and effective communication and coping skills.

You can also try to provide education to your loved one on your own before you approach your therapist about inviting them to a session. Your therapist can help you explore ways to provide this education.

Read the Full Article: https://www.amandaanngregory.com/should-i-invite-a-loved-one-to-my-therapy/

28/09/2024

Make an appointment with clinical psychologists Mary Rogers or Debbie Jameson for your BWRT session.

18/09/2024

ℹ️ WHAT ARE THE 4 F’S OF C-PTSD? |

As you go about your life, you will inevitably experience feelings of fear. You will perceive yourself to be at risk. Even if the danger is not real, the perception and response will be. How will you react in such situations? That’s not an easy question to answer. Firstly, everyone is different and every scenario contains unique factors. One such potential factor is the presence of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).

For most folks, the concept of trauma involves a single, horrific experience. It can have long-term impacts. But what if the traumatic events are prolonged and repetitive? That’s where you can enter the realm of complex trauma and the long-term effect is C-PTSD. Therefore, your stress response will likely relate to the 4 F’s mentioned in this post’s title.

Read the Full Article: https://michaelgquirke.com/what-are-the-4-fs-of-c-ptsd/



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25/08/2024

ℹ️🌿 NAVIGATING TRAUMA TRIGGERS: HOW POLYVAGAL THEORY CAN EXPAND YOUR WINDOW OF TOLERANCE |

Trauma is something many people experience, and it can make it hard to handle daily tasks and challenges. Luckily there's a way to manage symptoms of trauma better and feel more in control. It's a technique called the Window of Tolerance.

This is your emotional comfort zone where you can deal with things without feeling overwhelmed. There’s also something called Polyvagal Theory, which helps us understand how our body reacts to trauma.

In this blog, we will explore how Polyvagal Theory can help us expand our Window of Tolerance and find relief from trauma symptoms and triggers.

Read the Full Article: https://www.embodiedwellnesstherapy.com/blog/navigating-trauma-triggers-polyvagal-theory-window-of-tolerance



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30/06/2024

ℹ️🌿 THE POWER OF ANGER: NAVIGATING EMOTIONS FOR HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS |

Think of anger as your emotional smoke alarm. Just as a smoke alarm alerts you to potential danger in your home, anger signals that something in your life needs attention. It's not inherently destructive or constructive - it's simply information.

When we feel angry, it's easy to immediately point fingers at external factors. "He made me angry," or "This situation is infuriating." But here's a crucial shift in perspective: Anger is primarily about you, not about others or your circumstances.

Anger tells us that something is wrong, yes. But the real question is: Where is the problem? Is it truly in our external world, or is it within us?

Read the Full Article: https://www.boundaries.me/blog/the-power-of-anger-navigating-emotions-for-healthier-relationships



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04/06/2024

ℹ️🌿 UNDERSTANDING THE FAWN RESPONSE: A KEY COMPONENT OF COMPLEX PTSD RECOVERY |

When a person feels at risk or in danger, they will experience a stress response. For years, this response was summed up with two words: fight or flight. Over time, more and more people identified “freeze” as a third type of reaction. Based on their names, all three stress responses are pretty simple to understand. But did you know there’s another possible reaction?

The fawn response is a survival skill that typically involves behaviors like appeasement and avoidance. In a nutshell, if you feel threatened by someone, the fawn response can turn you into a people pleaser. Within the context of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), this can be a major factor.

Being kind is one of our most precious callings as a human. The world can never have enough people who care and help. However, motivation matters. If your altruism springs from a place of fear, you might be in fawn response.

Read the Full Article: https://michaelgquirke.com/understanding-the-fawn-response-a-key-component-of-complex-ptsd-recovery/



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15/05/2024

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST | Debbie Jameson

Debbie Jameson is an independent certified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). She specialises in psychological assessment and psychotherapy with individuals, couples, adolescents, families and groups. Debbie assists clients who may be dealing with life challenges to enhance their personal functioning.

“I am committed to working with a wide range of psychological problems that affect individuals, couples, adolescents, families, groups.”

Areas of interest:

Anxiety and Stress Management
Depression and Mood disorders
Suicidal thoughts
Relationship challenges (Marital / Couples counselling)
Trauma (domestic violence, sexual assault, hijacking, accidents, robberies etc)
Substance Abuse
Grief and Bereavement
Conflict/ Anger Management
Adjustment difficulties
Personal development and growth

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” – Carl Rogers

12/04/2024

ℹ️🌿 UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA BOND RELATIONSHIPS |

Love is meant to be a source of joy and connection. Still, when trauma infiltrates the fabric of a relationship, it can give rise to a phenomenon known as a trauma bond. This blog aims to shed light on what a trauma bond relationship entails, exploring the emotional landscape for those involved and delving into how skilled counsellors work with clients to break free from these intricate ties.

A trauma bond relationship is a unique and complex connection that forms between individuals who have shared experiences of trauma, often in the context of an abusive or harmful relationship. Instead of fostering a healthy attachment, this bond emerges from a distorted sense of loyalty and emotional connection to the perpetrator of harm.

or clients entangled in trauma bond relationships, the experience is akin to navigating a maze of conflicting emotions. Moments of tenderness and affection from the harmful partner are interspersed with periods of emotional or physical harm, creating a paradoxical mix of deep attachment and pain. Clients may be caught in a cycle of hope, fear, and confusion.

Read the Full Article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/understanding-trauma-bond-relationships



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05/04/2024

ℹ️🌿 HOW TRAUMA SURVIVORS CAN CONQUER INSOMNIA |

The good news is that trauma survivors can conquer insomnia. The bad news: it takes time. I’ve had insomnia for nearly fifty years. Habits that have gone on that long aren’t going to change overnight. But they are changing and that is what matters.

The automatic system of threat response laid down in the early years of my childhood drives insomnia in the present. In addition to the usual suggestions for curing insomnia, such as sleep hygiene, sleep restriction, a sleep diary, and others, I’ve added some unique ways trauma survivors can conquer insomnia.

You cannot ignore the body if you want to cure insomnia, but as a trauma survivor, that is exactly what I have been trained to do by my abusers. When chronic childhood abuse enters the picture, it makes an enemy of our body. We had no control over what was done to it, so we separated from it and even turned against it. The body, with its needs, wants, and desires become part of the problem.

Read the Full Article: https://cptsdfoundation.org/2024/04/04/how-trauma-survivors-can-conquer-insomnia/



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05/04/2024

ℹ️🌿 BREAKING THE CYCLE: UNDERSTANDING HOW LIVING ON AUTOPILOT FUELS ANXIETY |

Have you ever found yourself going through the motions, not fully present in the moment? That's autopilot mode—a state where we operate mechanically, without conscious thought or awareness. It's like being on cruise control, coasting through life without truly engaging with our experiences.

Living on autopilot disconnects us from our choices and robs us of the richness of life. We become passive observers rather than active participants, and this disconnection can fuel feelings of anxiety and unease.

But why does living on autopilot contribute to anxiety? It's about the power of choice. Our ability to make conscious choices empowers us and gives us a sense of control over our lives. When we're stuck in autopilot mode, we relinquish that control, leaving us feeling powerless and anxious.

Read the Full Article: https://www.anxietyslayer.com/journal/688-how-living-on-autopilot-fuels-anxiety



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24/03/2024

ℹ️🌿 KATE MIDDLETON AND FILLING IN THE BLANKS |

Most of the time, we don't know what people are dealing with, but even when we do know, they may react to trauma and stress in ways that don't make sense to us.

That's life. That's being human; being mature means accepting and being comfortable with it - not trying to fill in all the blanks yourself.

Here’s the thing—our brains were built to fill in missing information, and that’s how we’ve survived for thousands of years. We don’t need to see more than an alligator’s eyes in the water to know danger. We fill in the parts we don’t see.

Sometimes, however, this instinctive act needs to be overridden by some maturity. The kind of maturity that admits that we don’t know everything and that unless it involves our immediate safety, we also don’t need to act. The maturity to know that not everything in life has an explanation you are entitled to or agree with.

Read the Full Article: https://www.childabusesurvivor.net/wordpress/2024/03/23/quick-thought-22-kate-middleton-and-filling-in-the-blanks/