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Shelley @Fortitude
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Psychological Trauma & The Body: Does the body remember?
Psychological trauma can have profound effects on both mental and physical health. The mind and body are interconnected, and traumatic...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Feb 7, 20246 min read
A Trauma informed guide to Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation refers to our ability to manage and modulate emotions in a healthy and adaptive way. It involves recognising,...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jan 19, 20244 min read
What is Trauma Therapy? An Exploration...
By Shelley Bradley-Scholey Trauma therapy is a journey toward healing the deep wounds that trauma inflicts on the mind and body. An...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jan 5, 20246 min read
What is Trauma? Understanding the impact and consequences of traumatic events.
By Shelley Bradley-Scholey Trauma is a complex experience that can leave lasting imprints on an individual's mind, body, and spirit. It...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Dec 14, 20237 min read
What are the Top 10 trauma books? Must read books, for therapists & trauma survivors.
A must read blog for any therapist or trauma survivor trying to identify the top 10 trauma books, recommended from an accredited therapist.
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Shelley @Fortitude
Dec 1, 20234 min read
How to help children manage their emotions and behaviour over the festive season – a quick guide
How to help children manage their emotions and behaviour over the festive season – a quick guide
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Shelley @Fortitude
Nov 14, 20234 min read
Navigating the Festive Season: Coping with Trauma and Prioritising Healing
By Shelley Bradley-Scholey I, for one, love the lead up to Christmas. The festive season, with its twinkling lights and merry cheer,...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Nov 6, 20236 min read
Lessons from the Battlefield: My Journey as a Female Military Veteran & Trauma Therapist
Today, as we approach Armistice Day, I'm diving into my personal and professional journey as a female military veteran and a...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Aug 8, 20233 min read
The Balancing Act: Navigating Life as a Working Mum (and a Therapist!)
As I sit down to write this, I can't help but chuckle at the irony. Here I am, a psychological therapist who spends my days helping...
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Shelley @Fortitude
May 6, 20222 min read
Pieces of My Heart 💚
The slow, silent heartbreak of the working mum, I am grateful to have a job, my bills paid and a roof over my head, the mantra I repeat...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jun 18, 20214 min read
“Taking Off My Armour” By Shelley Bradley-Scholey
A blog about removing the psychological armour of military bearing and embarking on a new journey.
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jun 12, 20213 min read
"Why Get Help?...There is Nothing Wrong with Me"
Here is a short but powerful letter, written by a military client who I worked to help them on their journey to healing from Complex...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jun 8, 20214 min read
Back to Nature: A Story of Complex PTSD By Nick Goldsmith
The blog from Nick about his journey of complex ptsd from military combat and discovering the therapeutic benefits of nature
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jun 4, 20213 min read
“The Beautiful Game: Sport as a Vehicle for Wellbeing” By Matt Spruce
A wonderful article highlighting the benefits of sport for mental health, social support and mind and body fitness.Capturing one man’s...
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Shelley @Fortitude
May 3, 20213 min read
The Trap of Toxic Positivity in Maternal Mental Health
It is maternal mental health week, so it’s time talk about the mental health problems that can affect women during and after pregnancy. I...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Mar 9, 20212 min read
5 minute read - Living your Best Life!
Have you ever experienced striving for something, but then when you achieve it the thing you wanted kind of feels a bit meh! I am not...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Feb 3, 20214 min read
'How to fill your child’s emotional cup without emptying your own’
Wed 3 Feb ‘21 I am fatigued with the strain of lockdown as an adult, so I can really only imagine how my children feel. It is children’s...
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Shelley @Fortitude
Jan 25, 20213 min read
‘Abandon the search for the Goldilocks spot’
25 Jan ‘21 So this week I took some fairly big and scary steps in my career, taking time to reflect on what I have achieved this week has...
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