by Olivia Davies | Oct 9, 2025 | Behaviour, Learning, Wellbeing
Supporting children and young people can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life but it can also bring moments of deep frustration, confusion, and worry. When a child’s behaviour feels unpredictable, explosive, or difficult to manage, it’s often described as...
by James Perella | Oct 7, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning
Children who have experienced early trauma often struggle to feel safe in a world that hasn’t always been kind. Whether due to neglect, abuse, or significant early loss, these experiences can deeply impact their ability to trust others, regulate their emotions, or...
by James Perella | Oct 7, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning, Wellbeing
If you’ve ever come across a childhood trauma test online, you’ll know how tempting it can be to click through the questions. Often framed as a way to “measure” your early life experiences, these quizzes usually promise quick insights into whether you were affected by...
by James Perella | Sep 18, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning, Therapy
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. Developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, EMDR has since become one of the...
by James Perella | Sep 11, 2025 | Learning, Therapeutic, Therapy
When people think about trauma therapy, talk-based approaches often come to mind. But trauma doesn’t only live in our thoughts, it can also become “stuck” in the body. This is where Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based trauma therapy, offers a unique path forward....
by James Perella | Sep 3, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning
“It’s not a dumping ground. It’s my home.”— Tracy Beaker It’s been over two decades since The Story of Tracy Beaker first aired on CBBC in 2002. For many who grew up watching it, Tracy wasn’t just a character, she was a revelation. Loud, angry, messy, imaginative, and...
