Tag: #healing

Healing is a holistic and dynamic process that involves the restoration of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being after experiencing challenges, trauma, or distress. Healing is not just the absence of symptoms; it encompasses a journey toward overall wellness and a sense of wholeness. The path to healing is unique for each individual and may involve a combination of self-care practices, professional support, and personal growth.

“Staying Motivated While Healing: Goal Mapping, Spatial Action Planning, and the Psychology of Moving Forward”

By Linda C J Turner Therapy When you’ve been through trauma — especially the kind that shakes your sense of safety, identity, and connection — staying motivated toward future goals can feel like trying to climb a mountain in fog. One foot in front of the other, with no clear view of the summit. But… Read More “Staying Motivated While Healing: Goal Mapping, Spatial Action Planning, and the Psychology of Moving Forward”

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“Oh, the Hypocrisy of It All”: When the Ones Who Restrict Your Family Ties Accuse You of Being the Dysfunctional One

Some words stick in your memory like a splinter in the soul. I remember being accused of having a dysfunctional family relationship — by his sister.The same sister who declared she’d never leave the UK because of her strong ties to family. The same one who knew full well that her brother was preventing me — emotionally, financially, and logistically — from… Read More “Oh, the Hypocrisy of It All”: When the Ones Who Restrict Your Family Ties Accuse You of Being the Dysfunctional One

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✨“A Basic Human Right: When Visiting Family Is Treated Like a Crime”✨

It’s funny what memories float up on a hot summer’s night in Spain.Tonight, sitting outside with my loyal companion Ellie — my beloved black Labrador — I found myself thinking about my trip to Perth, Australia. A trip that should have been joyful. A reunion with my daughter, her husband, and my grandson, whom I… Read More ✨“A Basic Human Right: When Visiting Family Is Treated Like a Crime”✨

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Let’s Get One Thing Clear: A Fight is One Thing. Abuse is Something Else.

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

It’s one of the most damaging myths survivors are told: “You just need to kiss and make up.”“All couples fight — you just have to let it go.”“Stop bringing up the past.” No. Let’s get one thing absolutely clear. An argument is a disagreement.Abuse is a pattern of power, control, and harm. ☑️ Arguments happen between… Read More Let’s Get One Thing Clear: A Fight is One Thing. Abuse is Something Else.

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💼 From Corporate HR to Trauma Therapy: What the Myers-Briggs Taught Me About People

Many years ago, in what feels like another life, I worked in the corporate world — a very different setting to where I find myself today, supporting emotional recovery and healing as a therapist in southern France. Back then, one of my responsibilities in Human Resources was to process and facilitate Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality tests, specifically for senior managers and… Read More 💼 From Corporate HR to Trauma Therapy: What the Myers-Briggs Taught Me About People

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💔💗 The Difference Between Make-Up Sex and Trauma Bond Sex

Because one heals you — and the other keeps you hooked. Let’s talk about it.Because for those of us who’ve been in toxic relationships, the lines can blur.We’ve been conditioned to associate intensity with love, chaos with chemistry, and adrenaline with intimacy.So when we finally experience something healthy — calm, grounded, mutual — it can feel… almost foreign. But the body knows… Read More 💔💗 The Difference Between Make-Up Sex and Trauma Bond Sex

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💬 “Being Right All the Time Isn’t Sexy. Being Emotionally Present Is.”

Let’s talk about what actually creates connection — and what quietly destroys it. We’ve been taught a lie — that the smartest person in the room is the most attractive.That having all the answers, winning every argument, and being the loudest voice makes someone powerful.But here’s the truth: 🧠 Being right isn’t the same as being… Read More 💬 “Being Right All the Time Isn’t Sexy. Being Emotionally Present Is.”

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🌱 From Confusion to Clarity: A Life Built on Truth

Mum and Me

I haven’t changed — I’ve come home to who I’ve always been.Raised by a strong, no-nonsense single mother who walked away from two abusive marriages, I was taught early that violence, control, and manipulation are never love — they are never to be tolerated. In our home, truth was everything.Even when it was hard.Even when it meant… Read More 🌱 From Confusion to Clarity: A Life Built on Truth

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