Causes of Suicide
I read this week about 29 survivors who had all attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. ALL of them regretted their…
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Suicide Statistics In Australia
Trigger warning for the next few days as we delve into the realities of suicide. When I look at these statistics, I feel really…
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When is Guilt Appropriate?
This gem came up in a therapy session many years ago. When my therapist said it to me, I asked her to repeat it…
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Mental Illness Is The Result Of Normal Adaptations To Unhealthy Situations
Knowing that mental illness is the result of normal adaptations to unhealthy situations became clear to me when I read “The Boy Who was…
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Types Of Triggers
Remember that triggers are NORMAL. It is about learning to recognise your personal triggers and work with them. This list is a great starting…
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What is a Trigger?
When we talk about a ‘trigger’ in psychology, we are talking about something in the moment that reminds us of something in the past,…
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Signs I was Healing
Someone asked me recently, ‘How do I know I am getting better, is there some kind of check list?’ We had a giggle about…
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How To Heal From Scapegoating
Healing from scapegoating can take time because the role of scapegoat has been imprinted on you for such a long time. The first step…
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If You Have Been Scapegoated, You Might Experience Any Number Of These.
A friend of mine was labelled the scapegoat in her family. She was repeatedly told that she was too volatile and ‘crazy.’ She was…
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The Scapegoat
When there is a family scapegoat, everyone benefits, except the scapegoat. With the presence of a designated scapegoat, there may be a lot of…
