Counselling and mental health blog posts
The Drama Triangle, a social model developed by Dr. Stephen Karpman in 1968, illustrates a destructive and co-dependent relationship dynamic that people often fall into during conflict. In these scenarios, we are not acting as our authentic, adult selves. Instead, we unconsciously slip into one of three emotionally charged and mutually reinforcing roles, ensuring the cycle of "drama" continues indefinitely.
10 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
Kirsty Walker explores how a trauma-informed approach changed the healing journey of a counselling client living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
The 54321 grounding method can be an effective tool for managing trauma responses by helping individuals reconnect with the present moment. Trauma often pulls a person into a state of hyperarousal, flashbacks, or dissociation, which makes it difficult to stay grounded in the "here and now." By using this method to engage your five senses, you can begin to shift away from overwhelming memories or emotions and return to the present.