Personal boundaries are the rules we set for ourselves and others to ensure that our needs and wants are respected. Traumatic experiences can have us questioning ourselves - what we need, who we can trust and how we see ourselves. It takes away an integral part of our identity without us being aware it is being altered. Working through your trauma can be a challenging journey. It is important to create the right environment to successfully move through your trauma. Effectively communicating...

Last week I enjoyed the beautiful city of Krakow in Poland. The architecture and art can be seen not only in displays, but also in the craftsmanship of pottery, jewellery, traditional clothing, and of course the delicious food. The time spent there was an emotional eye opener to what I academically understood intergenerational trauma to be. Intergenerational trauma refers to the transfer of traumatic experiences from one generation to another. It can result in the perpetuation of...

Mindfulness is based on having purpose and intention. It is an actively conscious focus on what you are feeling and creating in the present moment. When we engage in a mindful existence we are not judging ourselves for anything in our past experiences, we are not interpreting what a situation means in our lives, we are experiencing the present, emotions and all. When we practice being present in every moment, every interaction, every activity, we sub-consciously learn the art of self...