One of the most painful realities facing trauma patients is the inherent injustice of their situation. Survivors of trauma, especially those who have been victims of abuse, abuse or neglect, bear the sequelae of experiences that they have not chosen and that have profoundly affected them. As children, [...]
People-pleasing, often translated as being "too nice", is a behaviour that often results from the so-called "fawn" survival response in response to trauma. This response, identified by therapist Pete Walker, represents an adaptation strategy in which the individual seeks to calm, please or satisfy others in order to ensure his or her own safety.
Introduction After experiencing trauma, it is common to feel guilt, to question our reactions and to wonder why we did not react differently. But it is essential to understand that our reactions to danger are not under our conscious control. They are the result of neurobiological mechanisms
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Introduction Teaching children that their consent has no value can have lasting negative effects on their psychological development and well-being. When a child is forced to accept unwanted gestures of affection, it incorporates a dangerous message: its limits are not important. This may affect their ability to defend themselves,
Procrastination: Understanding Your Roots and Learning to Manage It Procrastination, this art of giving back what we could do today, is a complex phenomenon that affects many people. Much more than just a question of laziness or poor time management, procrastination can be seen under several prisms,
The Therapy of Inner Family Systems (IFS), developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the exploration and understanding of different « Shares » or sub-personalities that make up our psyche. This approach is particularly useful in the treatment of complex traumas, such as the Complex Post Trauma Stress Disorder (CPTSD), but
The belief that it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to change with age is common. However, recent studies in clinical psychology and neuroscience show that the human brain has an incredible ability to adapt and reorganize throughout life: neuroplasticity. This article explores why it is never
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