trauma

By Cheryl Burgess, Achieve Wellbeing Therapy | 17.06.2026 Trauma changes us. Whether the trauma is a single overwhelming event, childhood neglect, domestic abuse, sexual assault, coercive control, or repeated experiences of feeling unsafe, trauma can fundamentally alter how we experience ourselves, others, and the world around us. One of the most common things I hear […]

Enmeshment and Parentification: How Early Roles Shape Us in Adulthood and in Our Relationships By Cheryl Burgess, Integrative Relational Psychotherapist and Therapeutic Counsellor Enmeshment and parentification are experiences many people don’t have words for until adulthood, yet they often recognise the feeling instantly. A sense of being overly responsible. A lifelong habit of scanning the

n a compelling video from Big Think+, acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of the groundbreaking book “The Body Keeps the Score,” delves into the pervasive nature of trauma and its profound effects on the human body. With over 50 years of research in the field, Dr. van der Kolk offers invaluable insights

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, a renowned psychiatrist, author, and researcher, has dedicated his career to understanding post-traumatic stress and its profound impacts on the human body and mind. His seminal work, “The Body Keeps the Score,” has become a cornerstone in trauma studies, offering deep insights into how trauma affects our bodies and brains.

Focusing on Relationships and Emotions Parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles we can undertake. Understanding different parenting styles and their impacts on child development is crucial for fostering healthy, mature, and well-adjusted children. Gabor Maté, renowned for his work in psychology and childhood development, emphasises the importance of authoritative parenting, a