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Jellyfish – a safe and happy place

This beautiful piece of writing was produced by one of the participants in our Creative Minds group. The group were thinking about creating a safe and happy place.

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Lets Talk About Vaginismus

An often-difficult topic to discuss, but like many other topics the more we talk about them the less embarrassment they bring, and the more help and support people can access.

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How could I be friends with the man who assaulted me?

I recently read an article in the Guardian about what they called ‘unacknowledged rape’. The article stated that a large percentage of women have experienced sexual assault that they label as a misunderstanding, and it led me to think about sharing my own experience.

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Can We Really Reclaim the Night? 

A thoughtful blog from one of our counsellors about feeling less safe when the days get shorter and the season changes.

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How to make a self-care glitter jar

Making a glitter jar can be a relaxing and grounding experience, plus you have a re-usable grounding object at the end of it!

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Trauma and dissociation: part two

What can be useful as part of the recovery from dissociation trauma?

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Trauma and dissociation: part one

One of our great trauma therapists discusses what dissociation is and some of the symptoms that people may experience.

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I have suicidal thoughts – how can SARSAS support me?

If you are feeling suicidal, you might be scared by these feelings and worried about what will happen if you tell anyone. Remember, there are ways to get help.

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Motherhood and trauma

From one of our brilliant counsellors who looks at the experiences of mother’s who have experienced trauma.

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The impact of trauma and cervical screening

One of our fabulous counsellors writes about the impact of trauma and cervical screening.