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Trauma: It does not occur in isolation to the community of a traumatised individual

by Bob Brotchie

We now take a break from Anne Marie McKinley’s (a Midwife and Birth Trauma Specialist at Afterthoughts NI) mini series (focusing on the various aspects of birth trauma) by delving into the whys and wherefores around history and developments in this sixth part.


In 1992, Judith Lewis Herman published her book Trauma and Recovery. “The conflict between the will to deny horrible events and the will to proclaim them aloud is the central dialectic of psychological trauma.” 1

I live in Northern Ireland, born in the South. In 1998, I was in Stormont, waiting with family and friends for the signing of The Belfast Agreement (also known as the Good Friday Agreement because it was reached on Good Friday, 10 April 1998) and I remember my 3-year-old daughter escaping under the barrier to greet the politicians. There were stark predictions, by academics after the agreement was signed, of concern for the mental health of the next generation in Northern Ireland. In 2016, The Mental Health Foundation reported that Northern Ireland had a 25% higher overall prevalence of mental health problems than England. Previous to this, in 2014/15, according to the Northern Ireland Health Survey, 19% of individuals showed signs of a possible mental health problem. More women (20%) than men (16%) reported signs of mental health problems.2 [Read more…]

Posted in: Birth Trauma Tagged: childhood, emotional trauma, maternal mental health, trauma

How Learning to Talk About My Mental Health Gave Me Wealth

by Bob Brotchie

A lovely piece from Charlotte Underwood who needs little introduction. As a mental health advocate, raising awareness about suicide and mental health issues, Charlotte shares her thoughts on the importance of talking.


As a sufferer of mental illness for as long as I can remember, I’ve built up quite the onion of layers. I spent so many years not feeling able to talk about my feelings and perhaps not understanding what mental health was. So, what came as symptoms of distress as a child, turned into an adulthood with much more complicated and worsened mental health. [Read more…]

Posted in: Guest Post Tagged: awareness, childhood, mental health, stigma

The ‘Fatal Flaw’ Found in Adulthood – Excerpt

by Bob Brotchie

As featured on Psychreg – Let’s talk about behaviour, this is an excerpt from my article (The ‘Fatal Flaw’ Found in Adulthood) discussing emotions, CEN and trauma. [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: CEN, childhood, depression

The Experience of Real Connection isn’t Instant Gratification

by Bob Brotchie

Though we may feel gratitude, the experience of real connection isn’t instant gratification.

Busy, busy and ultra-connected… yet some maintain both an online and personal presence, with balance. But does this matter? [Read more…]

Posted in: Relationships Tagged: childhood, children online, family, parenting

Childhood Emotional Neglect and How the Adult Feels Today

by Bob Brotchie

Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is something observed in so many adult clients I meet every day. Yet, most clients I work with have little idea they may be in receipt of such symptoms; after all, CEN is about the dreadful abuse and neglect sometimes reported in the news, isn’t it? [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: CBT, CEN, childhood, counselling, development, emotional neglect

10 Reasons why you should put down your smartphones!

by Bob Brotchie

The legacy effects of our current parenting skills will only be fully appreciated once our children have matured. Then, the positive – and less positive attributes we have taught will be that legacy. This week, guest writer Hilary Smith shares her research and views on this most valuable of topics. [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Guest Post Tagged: childhood, development, parenting, relationships
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Starting today, you don’t have to muddle through life anymore – not knowing where to turn.

Imagine… having the courage to speak up, recognising unhealthy relationships, feeling calmer, relaxed and in control, and being more able to make positive and mindful decisions.

Imagine… being more focused, energised and living a more accepting life, no more sleepless nights worrying yourself into the ground, and no more toughing-it-out alone and putting on a brave face.

With our support, you can learn how to manage whatever is now troubling you, discover new choices and move forward in life.

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Please note that if any client (or anyone they live with) are at risk from developing any C-19 symptoms, they must cancel and reschedule, as client meetings will not proceed if any doubt remains.

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