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Redefining masculinity: finding authenticity in a changing world
Masculinity is undergoing a profound transformation. It’s a shift that goes beyond gender roles and reaches deep into the psyche.
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Oct 8, 20245 min read
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How to know if you are experiencing domestic abuse
Recognising an #domesticabuse is crucial, yet often challenging, as abuse manifests in many forms beyond the physical. It's important to...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Apr 2, 20245 min read
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Should I blame my parents for my issues?
This is a question that you've likely pondered before. Titles like “They F*** You Up” often suggest that the root of our challenges stems...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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Unravelling the hidden impact of birth trauma
The Profound Significance of Our First Encounter with the World The journey of life begins with birth - an experience that ideally should...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Discovering energy psychotherapy: bridging mind, body, and spirit
Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing interest in bridging the gap between traditional talking therapies and Eastern...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Oct 31, 20234 min read
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What is trauma
Trauma is a part of life. The word "trauma" comes from the Greek language, meaning "wound". We all have wounds because of our upbringing,...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Aug 14, 20217 min read
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3 common techniques for processing trauma
3 Techniques commonly used by therapists when processing trauma.
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
May 28, 20204 min read
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4 EFT / Tapping Videos That Might Help
Tapping can be used for many different conditions, and many different situations. In this post, I will give you four examples, based on...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Jan 21, 20203 min read
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5 things that could have helped the Joker
Accredited trauma counsellor Alda Gomez explores childhood trauma analysing an interesting current movie: Joker.
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Dec 16, 20194 min read
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5 series including symptoms of trauma
Trauma is a part of life. It can bring overwhelm, but also growth and meaning. These series show common symptoms of trauma.
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Sep 30, 20193 min read
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3 Lessons from death
Death can be a great teacher if we are able to face it. Death can make you more alive. This post explains how death can contribute to life.
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Aug 28, 20194 min read
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How to be positive about trauma
Trauma depends on our interpretation of reality. In this post, two interpretations are presented and interactive exercises proposed.
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Jul 2, 20193 min read
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Adult trauma & tai chi
Adult #trauma can be understood as a traumatic event that happened during your adulthood and changed your sense of self. It is opposed to...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Jun 26, 20194 min read
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8 trauma symptoms that may surprise you
Symptoms of trauma which are not usually thought of.
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
May 28, 20194 min read
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10 lessons learnt from survivors of torture
When I was working in the Centre for Survivors of Torture in Dublin, Ireland, I learnt many lessons from the brave refugees and asylum...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Jan 28, 20191 min read
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Trauma and grief
The unexpected death of a loved one can be a very traumatic experience. The effect of the loss on an individual will depend on their...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Nov 21, 20182 min read
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5 Tips to Avoid Compassion Fatigue
#Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in #caregivers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers,...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Apr 29, 20182 min read
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Body Awareness for Trauma
According to Babette Rothschild, one of the most respected trauma authors, #body awareness is a most practical tool in the #treatment of...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Mar 5, 20182 min read
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5 Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue in Carers
Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in workers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers, doctors,...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Mar 29, 20172 min read
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10 Symptoms of PTSD
#PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a common condition that affects people who have experienced a traumatic event, have witnessed a...
Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Feb 15, 20171 min read
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