The Wellbeing Project’s Post

Trauma isn’t just a personal experience—it’s woven into the fabric of our communities. By recognizing how trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and appease—show up in our daily lives, we can shift from reaction to response, creating spaces filled with compassion and healing. 💪💙 Imagine a world where we respond with empathy instead of judgment. Understanding these responses empowers us to support ourselves and others in profound ways, transforming trauma into resilience. 🌱✨ Ready to deepen your awareness and foster a culture of healing? Don’t miss our latest blog post where we break down these crucial trauma responses and how they impact our interactions. 👉 Dive in and learn more! https://loom.ly/eM2dbHo

Thank you Lauren Thomas for advocating so strongly and passionately for participation. I loved the emphasis on children and younger people's rights, the critique of deficit discourses that position children and younger people as less than and the insight that participation is fostered and takes place within relationships. Even better if the paper could address the contradiction inherent in 'trauma' discursive practice, that is, the way that trauma discourse, aided and abetted by neuroscience, also positions children and younger people as 'less than' with 'harmed-damaged' brains. To address this contradiction would seem to require extending the critique of deficit discourses so compellingly prosecuted in the essay, to expose the underlying principle that, as Bourdieu points out, dominant cultural power relations shape dominant discourses in social work and human services, and all other fields - including the dominant discourse of 'therapeutic' practice. The fact that 'therapeutic practice' is the dominant discourse in human services should therefore give us cause for skeptical pause based on critical reflexivity. This could then precipitate a reflection on the way that as practitioners we, despite every convincing 'unthought thought' to the contrary, are not magically self-created, but, objectively, constructed by those same power relations - as is the dynamics of the field of human services that we work within. Power relations whose underlying dynamic is to produce and reproduce the set of existing power relations, including the oppressive power relations between older and younger people. This in turn suggests that if we wish to truly foster participation we need to first place ourselves and our own ways of thinking, being, acting and judging, our own discursive practices, including developmental theory and trauma theory, under a critical microscope that seeks to expose how cultural power relations have shaped our thinking, theorising and practice, and how that objectively perpetrates dominant power relations, and in so doing, presents non-conscious obstacles to participation. This is not just a depressing indulgence because this kind of reflexive practice simultaneously exposes the full set of knowledge construction and implementation practices objectively necessary to foster participation - discursive practices that do not position younger people who have experienced abuse as having undeveloped or damaged brains. Thank you for continuing to raise the critical issue of participation. Marc Gregory Jessica Stonier Barry Lenihan Mark Brough Barbara Adkins #socialjustice #inclusion #youthparticipation #youngpeopleparticipation #inclusion_diversity

With all the layoffs in recent memory and financial tightening- how are your teams doing? How are your friends and peers doing? Many people have childhood abandonment trauma - it’s not talked about but it’s almost certainly impacting how your team is showing up and the work they’re doing. How can we infuse security and significance into the culture and interpersonal relationships? #leadership #culture #layoffs

Healing the Motherline and Generational Trauma retreat Our relationship with our mothers is one of the most profound connections we experience. It shapes how we perceive our bodies, our capabilities, and our place in the world. The mother wound, an inherited pain passed down through generations, is a key part of this dynamic. Healing the mother wound isn't about fixing our mothers; it's about embracing ourselves and our unique gifts without shame. https://lnkd.in/eM3f4gqa

Healing is a journey with others, not a solitary path. At Think Peace, we're inspired by survivors like Shirley who have transformed their pain into collective healing. We support Indigenous-led healing practices, creating spaces where traditional wisdom and trauma recovery unite to heal the past for a better future. Learn more about Shirley's story: https://lnkd.in/gvTWEAF5

Your pain (symptoms, trauma etc) is not the problem. It is the solution! It is a relational, environmental response, a creative solution that is created by your intelligent and strong Body-ecosystem to meet the unmet needs and to cope with the intensity of Life. You don’t have to be grateful for it. Or feel like “your trauma is your initiation” bla bla bla … Yuck… 🤢 Feel exactly what you feel! Be angry, hate it, cry, laugh about it. I am not asking you to like it. I am asking for a possibility of recognition of your pain being THE solution and not the problem.

A systems map of generational trauma in the rural South: You can find the full map here: https://lnkd.in/dryqwWvF Mapping systems across a whole town required community members to devote hours of their time to sharing their experiences, ideas, and values. After many cross-sector community meetings, the community produced an actionable and game-changing tool: a systems map that pointed to one core, underlying challenge that is at the root of all of Edgecombe’s other challenges—the Cycle of Trauma. The systems map revealed that trauma impacts almost every aspect of life. With this information, the community identified the high leverage antidote to trauma: Replace punitive practices with responses that offer restoration. This strategy builds resilience at the individual, organizational, and community level.

In a world where words can be muddled by hidden meanings and misinterpretations, the simple acts of speaking openly and honestly and reflecting back what you heard, can be a beacon of light for those on a journey of healing from trauma. Using reflection in dialogue, allows for clarity in what is being heard and verifying intention. Direct communication cuts through the noise, offering clarity, validation, and a sense of safety that is essential for healing. It creates a safe space where individuals can feel seen, heard, and understood without fear of judgment or miscommunication. Transparency in interactions cultivates a deep sense of connection, allowing for vulnerability and empathy to flourish. It empowers individuals to express their needs, boundaries, and emotions with confidence, knowing that they will be met with respect and understanding. Embracing the love language of directness and transparency is a powerful way to support and uplift those who are navigating the complexities of healing from trauma. It builds bridges of empathy, fosters a culture of authenticity, and strengthens the bonds of community. Together, let's communicate with clarity, kindness, and compassion, creating a space where healing can thrive. Need extra support? We’re here for you. Schedule an appointment with our team to start your therapy journey.

Healing the Motherline and Generational Trauma retreat Our relationship with our mothers is one of the most profound connections we experience. It shapes how we perceive our bodies, our capabilities, and our place in the world. The mother wound, an inherited pain passed down through generations, is a key part of this dynamic. Healing the mother wound isn't about fixing our mothers; it's about embracing ourselves and our unique gifts without shame. https://lnkd.in/eM3f4gqa

Many people don't realize that confidence and self-esteem struggles often stem from unresolved childhood or relational trauma. By the time individuals come to us, they've usually tried different therapies, which may have helped but didn't fully resolve the underlying issues. Our approach goes deeper, addressing the root causes of these struggles to foster lasting healing and self-growth. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e8hETewj.