Emotions will happen, because that’s what brains are supposed to do. What happens next depends on how we respond to them

Can deep relational connection heal trauma? Over 300 signed up for our online panel discussion this Friday (25th June), 6pm-8pm. Do come and join us, all proceeds going to my daughter Maya's film project exploring trauma through the generations eventbrite.co.uk/e/relational-d…

And day 10 of an advent for your mind

drjanaway Unfortunately we practice in a very clinical and strained system. The labelling of individuals runs deep, not just in while being diagnosed, but through training, teaching and in practice.

drjanaway PD/ EUPD seem to be labels given to service users to fit the professional needs, the whole social care/funding system is based on labelling- the more complex your diagnosis the more funding you get towards your care.

drjanaway Though the definition of trauma has been evolving for the past couple of years, the system has long way to go in being understanding the metal health needs of an individual through lens of trauma.

This week, I have spoken publicly about how the police failed me when I reported sexual assault. A high court judge also concluded their investigation was superficial and deficient. At 5pm today, two Northumbria police officers unexpectedly turned up at my door. 🧵

What a brilliant read! :)

Manchester's historic Little Italy parade fills the streets with colour. manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

Many members have voiced mixed feeling about NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan. Great to see commitment to fund mental health & psychology, but again failure to recognise contribution of Counselling Psychologists. We have contacted Chief Exec at NHS England on your behalf.

And then they are diagnosed with ‘EUPD’. Do you know how many young women get misdiagnosed/over diagnosed due to struggling with emotional regulation & complex relational needs? Emotionally unstable - Personality disorder, that is what are labelling a human with. 💔

If we can look beyond the all too often devastating consequences of addiction to the underlying need, then we have a road map for prevention, problem solving and recovery...

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Communicating distress doesn’t always have to verbal. 👇🏼

THIS IS GOING VIRAL SO I WANTED TO SHARE IT HERE TOO: A bit from my past: My first job after getting my PhD was working as a therapist for people from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Almost all of them were diagnosed with depression, GAD, bipolar, or BPD. Most were highly

At 16yo, my psychiatrist asked what career i wanted, I said a mental health nurse, he laughed& said i wldnt achieve this because i would “spend the rest of my life in/out of hospital” Well, i did it ✌🏼 Dont put patients in boxes, we can achieve anything we want if supported well.

Addressing secondary trauma requires systemic interventions panosvostanis.wordpress.com/2024/09/09/add…

At letsfacechange conference 2024. Race, Intersectionality and Healthcare. Legislative theatre, spoken word, percussion & reflective interactions. Some good learning. Greater Manchester Mental Health

We got there eventually @DrTerryHanley Thank you for not giving up! 🍾🙏🏼😀