Trauma refers to an emotional or psychological response to an event or series of events that are distressing or disturbing, often exceeding an individual’s ability to cope. Traumatic experiences can be diverse and may include situations such as accidents, natural disasters, physical or sexual assault, combat, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being, leading to a range of symptoms and challenges.
After months of deep reflection, healing, and realignment, I’m proud to say:I’m back.And I’m returning to practice with even more compassion, clarity, and commitment than ever before. Over the past year, I took the time I needed to heal from my own journey through trauma. To pause. To breathe. To reflect on all that I’ve… Read More 🌿 I’m Back — Reclaiming My Space as a Trauma Therapist
Over the past few months, I’ve been supporting three friends — quietly, voluntarily — as they navigated painful, familiar terrain. Abuse. Trauma. Recovery. Healing. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t formal. But it came so naturally. And in those quiet conversations, those moments of empathy, reflection, and understanding, something within me clicked back into place. This… Read More 🌿Coming Home to Purpose: Why I’m Returning to Trauma Therapy
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”
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”✨
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.
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
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
There he was. Sitting snug in his new suit, as if he were heading to a job interview rather than standing trial for abuse. Flanked by people who looked straight ahead, pretending not to know, not to feel, not to squirm under the weight of the truth that had finally made its way into the… Read More The Suit Didn’t Save Him: What a Courtroom Can’t Hide
Yes, and here’s how it typically works: You can submit a written statement or be heard during the oral trial phase. The judge may allow you to read your statement in court or your lawyer may submit it as part of the documentation for the case. Your statement is considered during sentencing and can influence the judge’s perception of the seriousness of… Read More 🧾 Can You Submit a Victim Impact Statement in Spain?
Why they abuse, what makes them tick, and the science behind it all. One of the most haunting questions survivors ask is:“Why did they do it?” What makes someone so controlling, cruel, or emotionally manipulative—especially when they seemed so charming at first? The truth is, abuse is not a momentary loss of control—it’s a repeated choice… Read More 🧠 Inside the Mind of an Abuser: What Neuroscience and Psychology Reveal
