The Stress Response Cycle
Let’s talk about closing open browser tabs. Every time we encounter something stressful, we begin a stress response cycle. We open a new tab in our brain’s browser, and it has to go through a few processes before we can close it. If it doesn’t go through these...
What Should I do if I’m Exposed to a Traumatic Situation?
This post contains non-specific descriptions of traumatic events, and trauma responses. Firstly, I want to take a second. If you've recently been exposed to a traumatic event, I'm sorry. This is a tough situation to be in, and it's a really great thing that you've...
Vicarious Trauma & Trauma Work
This post may contain some non specific descriptions of trauma. If a primary trauma is one you experience yourself, a secondary, or vicarious trauma happens when you're exposed to the trauma of other people. This is especially common among trauma workers. When we...
What the hell is trauma anyway? A quick primer.
this article contains non-specific descriptions of traumatic events. Trauma is a word that's tossed around so often at the moment, but it's something that many people don't have a great handle on. This article is a quick primer. When we talk about trauma, we're...
Adjusting to a New Normal
So, something has happened and your life is changed forever. You’ve done the things you need to do physically, and you’re doing an okay job of putting yourself together emotionally, but you’re still waking up in the morning to a completely different life than the one...
Dealing with the Emotional Aftermath of a Life Changing Event
Whether it’s a death in the family, a big change, an injury, or a breakup, the aftermath of a Life-Changing event can be just as difficult to navigate through as the event itself. While the practical side of things can be a bit more obvious and easy to deal with, the...
Practical Tips in the Aftermath of a Life Changing Event
Whether it’s a relationship breakdown, the death of a loved one, or your house burning down, there are things that you can do to keep yourself safe, sane, and healthy as you take the time you need to look after yourself, heal, and figure out what your life looks like...
Getting Ready to Pop the Question
The following article deals with issues of, and surrounding, suicide and suicidal ideation. This content could be distressing or burdensome, and we advise you to consider you current situation and state before continuing to read. If you continue, please seek help or...
Hyperfixation or Addiction?
We’ve all been there haven’t we? You find that great new series on Netflix…… suddenly you’ve lost nine hours and there are no new episodes for months. You bought that AMAZING new book you’ve heard so much about, and you settle into your warm bed to read a chapter….....
10 Things People with ADHD Wish you Knew
My name is Damien Southam, I am the Director of Operations at Reflex Social Services, and I am an Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder sufferer. Here’s 10 things that I, and others like me, wish you knew. 1. We are a real thing. If you are the parent of an ADHD...