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Trauma happens to most of us at some point in our life. These experiences leave traces on our mind and body. In addition, the stress caused by a traumatic event is often passed on to our partners and children. For these reasons, each trauma should be acknowledged, talked through and dealt with in the best possible way. When we go through any kind of emotions, either positive or negative, we experience it with our entire body. And when our experiences are too overwhelming, sca

- What is a miscarriage - Symptoms - Feelings - Grief - Healing What Is a Miscarriage When a pregnancy ends unexpectedly before 20 weeks, it is considered a miscarriage. This occurs in 10 to 20% of all pregnancies. Because the medical world often does not understand the reasons for miscarriage, many woman never really know why their pregnancy came to an end. However, for about half of all miscarriages, one common cause is that the embryo receives an abnormal number of chromos

What is harassment in the workplace or mobbing? How to deal with psychological harassment at work? How does harassment in the workplace manifest itself? What are the different types harassment in the workplace? What are the consequences of harassment at work? How can we help someone who is being bullied at work? Who can help you? What is harassment in the workplace or mobbing? Harassment at work or mobbing is a type of abusive behavior characterized by mockery, derogatory rem

I had the chance to be interviewed by Alix Reigner for the pod cast Dancers Faq. In this interview, we discuss loneliness and competition in artistic professions such as dancing, acting and modeling. These professions have a very particular work environnement in the sens that they are not subject to regular or even balanced working hours, there are no long term job security and they require a personal investment. In addition, colleagues are often the competitors and it can fe

Depression can take many shapes and can last days, weeks, months or even years. Symptoms manifest themselves according to the cause of the depression, but also according to individual characteristics. Despite those specificities, there are also common symptoms which impact four aspects of the personality: Emotions: Guilt, sadness and anxiety are often present. People who are depressed also experience mood swings, feel easily upset, useless and don’t find the energy to come ou

In the last few months, we have come to realize that many aspects of our social lives could be done online. That also applies to therapy. Even though we might be skeptical at the efficiency of this new way of dealing with our mental health, there actually are many benefits to this approach. Here are just a few of this benefits: 1) Simplicity No travel, no stress, you can make an appointment in a few clicks and consult a therapist without leaving your home. 2) Efficiency Studi

Pregnancy, and especially the first trimester, is a time of physical et emotional changes in a woman’s life. During pregnancy, the body goes through a massive external and internal change which come with its share of discomfort. The hormonal change itself can trigger mood swings which sometimes make it hard for a pregnant woman to recognize her own self and to feel in control of her emotions. Depending of the future mother’s personal and environmental situation as well as her

Have you ever heard of the word Kraamzorg? Neither did I until I moved to the Netherlands. Every pregnant woman in the Netherlands has the right to postnatal maternity care and Kraamzorg is the term given to the medical service provided by a kraamverzorgende (maternity nurse) to the new mother and her baby over a period of eight days following delivery. Delphine Petit is one of the very few French speaking Kraamzorg in the Netherlands and her services are recommended by one t