HealingLeaves

23/08/2026

Your body is also a safe space. 💚

21/08/2026

Intellectualisation is a defence mechanism in which people reason about a problem to avoid uncomfortable or distressing emotions. Trauma survivors may learn to do this as a coping mechanism, especially if thinking about what is happening feels safer than physically or emotionally experiencing what is happening. But true healing requires us to access all of our feelings, especially those that make us uncomfortable.

19/08/2026

HELP us to HELP others 💚

17/08/2026

A safe relationship that allows for co-regulation is the best way to calm down a dysregulated nervous system. To learn more about co-regulation, as well as ways to practice and teach self-regulation, register for our H.E.L.P. - Helping Kids Cope training today.

13/08/2026

Let's celebrate our children for who they are today, rather than viewing them as "projects" that need to be completed for the future.

09/08/2026

Happy National Women's Day 🇿🇦 Today we honour every woman who works to empower and care for those around her.

07/08/2026

Let's spend our time purposefully meeting our children's needs. 💚

31/07/2026

Just because certain traits, behaviours, or habits "run" in your family, does not mean you have to continue with the cycle. Part of healing is realising that we get to choose what we pass on!

29/07/2026

Journaling, the act of putting thoughts and emotions on paper, can be a valuable therapeutic tool for individuals dealing with childhood trauma. Read more to learn how journaling can help in addressing these deeply rooted wounds.

Childhood trauma can cast a long shadow over one's life. The experiences and emotions tied to these early wounds can persist, affecting mental and emotional