As humans, we are biologically wired to seek connection, closeness, and safety with others. But for many of us, early experiences of trauma (especially in childhood) can leave imprints that make relationships feel confusing, overwhelming, or unsafe.

When we talk about safety in the context of trauma healing, we’re not just talking about physical safety, although that’s crucial.

When our early experiences didn’t give us the safety, love, or attunement we needed, we often carry those wounds into adulthood.

Many of the ways we respond to life as adults are shaped by what we experienced as children. If we grew up in environments that felt...

The most powerful way to help a baby recover from birth trauma is through gentle, attuned, and responsive care.

When birth is traumatic, it can create deep-rooted patterns that influence how we respond to stress, connect with others, and feel at home

For many, birth is expected to be a beautiful and transformative experience. But when things don’t go as planned—when birth feels...

Trauma isn’t just something that lives in the past. It lingers in the body, shaping how we feel, respond, and navigate the world. Even...

Touch is one of the most fundamental ways we connect with others and ourselves. However, for individuals who’ve experienced trauma, touch...

The good news? Healing is possible. By understanding how early trauma affects the nervous system, we can begin to reclaim a sense of safety,

When life feels overwhelming, our ability to stay calm, focused, and resilient often comes down to the state of our nervous system

Trauma is a word we hear often, yet its impact is deeply personal and unique to each of us. Whether it stems from childhood e...

Let’s talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Living with undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has...

Earlier this year, I had a confrontation with someone who claimed I was entirely at fault. I attempted to defend myself and apologized...

On Wednesday, several teams gathered for a day in Edinburgh with the senior leadership at the charity where I work. For a colleague and...

Many people don’t prioritise regular massage as they see it as a luxury with little real benefit. I, however, hasten to disagree - as do...

ACE-Aware Scotland held the third ACE-Aware Nation conference on 1st June 2022. The first was in September 2018 with the international...

I start a new part time job tomorrow. I am beyond excited. Great, you say, but people start new jobs all the time, what’s the big deal?

Well, 2021 is rapidly drawing to a close. I don’t know about you but I found 2021 much harder than 2020. Just as in 2020 there were...

You have an incredible inbuilt, automatic, safety mechanism to alert you to danger and take steps to preserve life. All living beings...