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...
by James Perella | Aug 22, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning
Technology is everywhere. Our children and young people grow up with smartphones in hand, schools rely on digital tools, and social lives often revolve around social media platforms. But while tech brings convenience and connection, it also opens new doors to harm,...
by James Perella | Mar 24, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning
Trauma responses are instinctive reactions to perceived threats or distressing experiences. When faced with overwhelming fear or danger, the brain and body activate survival mechanisms designed to protect us. These responses are automatic, not conscious decisions....
