Reframing Trauma
Trauma or difficult experiences can often leave us believing that we are the problem. This response is not a flaw, but an adaptive way the mind tries to make sense of pain. When safety, care, or protection were missing, turning the blame inward could feel safer than recognising just how unsafe or unsupported things truly were.
In therapy, we understand that these beliefs often develop as a way to preserve a sense of control or connection in situations where neither felt possible. This is a natural response to overwhelming experiences, not evidence of being “broken.”
Healing involves gently rewriting that story. Through therapy, we can begin to separate what happened to us from who we are. The responsibility lies with the circumstances that failed to offer safety, not with your identity.
Reframing trauma allows us to build a more compassionate and truthful understanding of ourselves, grounded in safety, care, and self-worth.
Get in touch to explore compassionate reframing
www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk
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Ck therapy ; thoughtful reflections
Sometimes we find ourselves doing the same thing over and over, hoping this time it’ll be different.
We press the same “button,” whether that’s people-pleasing, avoiding, overthinking, or trying to control what feels uncertain, and we wonder why things don’t change.
It’s a bit like pressing the power button on a TV remote that won’t turn on.
We press it once... nothing.
We press it again... still nothing.
At some point, we pause and think maybe it’s not the button.
Maybe the batteries need changing.
Maybe something inside needs a reset.
In our own lives, it’s the same. When something isn’t working, whether it’s a relationship pattern, a coping mechanism, or the way we talk to ourselves, pressing harder won’t fix it.
Sometimes we need to step back, get curious, and gently look underneath:
What’s really happening here?
What’s stuck, or what needs recharging?
Awareness is the first step toward change, not force but reflection.
Because growth doesn’t come from pressing the same button harder; it comes from daring to try something new.
If this resonates, maybe it’s time to look at which “buttons” you’ve been pressing lately and what might need recharging instead.
Get in touch to explore;
www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk
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Ck therapy : New service !
Psychoeducation sessions with our compassionate partner Meghan.
Psychoeducation for Parents
Understanding Trauma. Supporting Healing. Strengthening Your Connection.
When a child has experienced trauma — whether through a single event or ongoing stress — the impact can be profound and often confusing for parents and caregivers. You may see emotional outbursts, withdrawal, anxiety, or changes in behaviour, and wonder how to help.
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Psychoeducation Sessions are designed to give you clear, supportive guidance on how trauma affects your child’s brain, body, and behaviour — and how you can play a vital role in their healing.
These sessions are not therapy for parents — they are a space for learning, reflection, and support. You’ll gain insight into what trauma looks like in children and teens, why certain behaviours may be happening, and what helps (and what doesn’t) when it comes to supporting recovery.
What You’ll Learn:
• How trauma affects the developing brain and nervous system
• Common trauma responses in children and adolescents
• Why traditional discipline often doesn’t work after trauma — and what to try instead
• How to create safety, co-regulation, and emotional connection at home
• Tools to manage your own emotional responses and caregiver stress
• Coping strategies such as grounding, physical, and sensory coping.
These sessions are designed to equip you with knowledge and tools that can make a meaningful difference in your child’s life.
Who These Sessions Are For:
• Parents/caregivers of children or teens who have experienced trauma
• Families navigating adoption, foster care, or early attachment disruptions
• Caregivers seeking to better understand trauma-related behaviours
• Parents who want to feel more confident, calm, and connected in their role
If you’d like to learn more / book a session with Meghan visit ;
https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/psychoeducation.html
Sessions are held with Meghan a Highly trained psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner.
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Ck Therapy : Thoughtful reflections
Making the Most of Therapy
Therapy is not something that is done to us. It is something we actively take part in.
These five reflections are inspired by the work of Carolyn Spring, whose writing beautifully captures what it means to engage fully in the healing process.
Swipe through for gentle reminders to help you get the most from your sessions:
1. Arrive with focus
2. Speak truthfully
3. Keep the work alive between sessions
4. Be curious and ask
5. Stay the course
Therapy takes courage, consistency, and compassion, not perfection. Every time you show up honestly, you are building the foundations for real and lasting change.
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