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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD): Traits, Impacts, and Therapeutic Approaches
Complex PTSD and Treatment Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) arises from chronic or repeated trauma, often beginning in childhood and occurring within relationships where the individual has limited control or escape options—such as in cases of domestic violence, neglect, or coercive family systems. Unlike single-event PTSD, C-PTSD reflects prolonged exposure to fear, shame, and emotional captivity, resulting in pervasive changes in self-concept, interpersonal fu
Gaye Cameron
Oct 302 min read
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Impact on Depression, Mood, Behaviour, and Functioning
PMDD feels at times driving you crazy Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)...
Gaye Cameron
Sep 252 min read
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The Crisis of Mental Health Bed Shortages in Public Hospitals
Australia's Mental Health in Crisis - Politicians have you believe all is ok (not) Mental health care in Australia is facing an...
Gaye Cameron
Sep 12 min read
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Addressing the Silent Crisis: Supporting Aboriginal Women Enduring Domestic Violence
Ms R Rubuntja was an advocate for First Nations women and one of many who have died through domestic violence. (ABC: Four...
Gaye Cameron
Apr 232 min read
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Little Ears See So Much
Little Ears See So Much Domestic and family violence casts a long shadow over children, even when they do not witness the violence...
Gaye Cameron
Jan 12 min read
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Ego State Therapy - Parts of Self Then and Now
Sometimes your mind feels torn Ego State Therapy, pioneered by John and Helen Watkins, is a profound therapeutic approach that delves...
Gaye Cameron
Jan 12 min read
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Domestic Violence Survivors
Trauma-informed care provides survivors of domestic violence with a compassionate, safe space to heal. This approach empowers them to...
Gaye Cameron
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Obsessive Compulsion Didorder
How OCD Disrupts Everyday Life and How Psychotherapy Can Help Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can take what should be simple, routine...
Gaye Cameron
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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Intrusive thoughts OCD
For those living with OCD, know that your thoughts do not define you. The intrusive thoughts you experience are not a reflection of who...
Gaye Cameron
Oct 19, 20241 min read
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Healing from Trauma is real
Working with clients who have endured trauma is rewarding when you see them glow when the healing begins #trauma #psychotherapy...
Gaye Cameron
May 26, 20241 min read
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Torment of trauma
Trauma is treatable
Gaye Cameron
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Knowing your self
SELF……In neuropsychotherapy, the concept of "self" is intricate, encompassing neural networks, emotional regulation, and cognitive...
Gaye Cameron
Apr 6, 20241 min read
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Abandonment is real
Abandonment can trigger deep emotional wounds, leading to fear, trust issues, and low self-esteem. Psychotherapy provides a safe space to...
Gaye Cameron
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Mental Health Support
Psychotherapy unlocks profound insights, aiding in understanding oneself and others. It equips individuals with coping mechanisms to...
Gaye Cameron
Mar 30, 20241 min read
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Living in Fear sucks
Living in fear is like navigating a perpetual storm, where anxiety clouds every thought and action, suffocating joy and peace....
Gaye Cameron
Mar 30, 20241 min read
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7 Second Hugs
Oxytocin, often dubbed the "love hormone" or "bonding hormone," plays a crucial role in social bonding, childbirth, and maternal...
Gaye Cameron
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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Living with Guilt
Living with a constant feeling of guilt weighs heavily on the psyche, like a perpetual burden. Each day becomes a struggle as remorse...
Gaye Cameron
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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Do you have vision on where you want to be?
Having a clear vision in life provides purpose and direction, but obstacles such as self-doubt, past traumas, or negative thought...
Gaye Cameron
Feb 17, 20241 min read
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Understanding the link between STRESS & MENTAL HEALTH
Stress is a natural response to challenging or dangerous situations, but when stress becomes chronic, it can have a significant impact on...
Gaye Cameron
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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Unraveling Tranquility: Navigating Anxiety with Psychotherapy
Introduction: In the hustle and bustle of modern life, anxiety has become an all-too-familiar companion for many. The relentless worries...
Gaye Cameron
Feb 10, 20242 min read
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