Category: Trauma

Seven soul nurturing tools you need to know about to help with trauma recovery

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Divorce (or separation) can be a deeply emotional and traumatic experience, especially for mums. The weight of navigating single parenthood, emotional upheaval, and a redefined life can feel overwhelming. And as a single mum, the journey of healing from trauma can be particularly challenging. Balancing parenting responsibilities with your own recovery requires dedicated self-care practices that promote holistic healing. By nurturing your soul (as well as your mind and body), you can support your journey towards recovery and find a path to inner peace and resilience. This blog post is tailored specifically for single mums, exploring self-care activities that rebuild, nurture, and strengthen your emotional well-being, and help your soul. Let’s look at nurturing your soul…

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Five body nurturing tools you need to know about to help with trauma recovery

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Divorce (or separation) can be a deeply emotional and traumatic experience, especially for mums. The weight of navigating single parenthood, emotional upheaval, and a redefined life can feel overwhelming. And as a single mum, the journey of healing from trauma can be particularly challenging. Balancing parenting responsibilities with your own recovery requires dedicated self-care practices that promote holistic healing. By nurturing your body (as well as your mind and soul), you can support your journey towards recovery and find a path to inner peace and resilience. This blog post is tailored specifically for single mums, exploring self-care activities that rebuild, nurture, and strengthen your physical well-being. Let’s look at body movement for trauma…

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Six mind nurturing tools you need to know about to help with trauma recovery

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Divorce (or separation) can be a deeply emotional and traumatic experience, especially for mums. The weight of navigating single parenthood, emotional upheaval, and a redefined life can feel overwhelming. And as a single mum, the journey of healing from trauma can be particularly challenging. Balancing parenting responsibilities with your own recovery requires dedicated self-care practices that promote holistic healing. By nurturing your mind (as well as your body and soul), you can support your journey towards recovery and find a path to inner peace and resilience. This blog post is tailored specifically for single mums, exploring self-care activities that rebuild, nurture, and strengthen your mental well-being. Let’s look at nurturing your mind…
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The simple mindfulness practices that help you cope with trauma

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Divorce is a life-altering event, and for mums, it can feel like the ground beneath your feet has vanished. For many mums, it can be a very traumatic experience. And trauma can leave deep emotional scars, affecting every aspect of a person’s life. For single mums, the challenges of healing from trauma are often compounded by the demands of parenting and managing a household alone. You’re likely juggling a whirlwind of emotions, practicalities, and the needs of your children. On top of that, past traumas can resurface, adding another layer of complexity. However, mindfulness offers a powerful tool for coping with trauma and promoting emotional well-being, healing and moving forward. By cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion, mindfulness can help you navigate the complexities of recovery and build resilience.

In this blog post, we outline what mindfulness is, how it can help with trauma, the benefits of mindfulness, and explore practical mindfulness exercises and techniques. Continue Reading →

The Top Three Tools You Need To Know For Managing Grief As A Single Mum After Separation

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Being a single mum is a challenging feat, and going through a separation or divorce on top of that can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. It’s completely normal to experience a wide range of emotions, from sadness and anger to confusion and fear. This grief is a natural response to the loss of your relationship and the life you envisioned for your family. It’s the letting go of so many things.  On top of that, there’s a good chance you’re in survival mode. And you may have been through trauma or be emotionally very dysregulated. All this whilst still getting up and driving your kids to school.

The good news is there are tools you can use to navigate these emotional ups and downs and move forward in a healthy way. Here are three tools for managing grief as a single mum after separation.Continue Reading →