Trauma can deeply affect sleep, leading to nightmares and even sleep paralysis. When the brain struggles to process traumatic memories, it can replay them in vivid, distressing dreams. This can heighten night-time anxiety, making it harder to fall and stay asleep. Sleep paralysis, where the body temporarily remains immobilised upon waking, is also linked to […] The post The Link Between Trauma, Nightmares, and Sleep Paralysis appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

Trauma is no longer seen as a singular event but as a complex process that affects both the mind and body. With the recent recognition of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), we are entering a new era in understanding how unresolved trauma impacts mental health. Complex PTSD: More Than Just PTSD While […] The post Understanding Complex PTSD and Prolonged Grief Disorder: A New Era in Trauma Recognition appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

One cold November morning in 2009, I woke, as usual, in the dark, shaking. I lay there, exhausted, trying in vain to talk myself out of my state of unmanageable anxiety. I hadn’t slept for a full night without drugs since the previous Christmas. I hadn’t been able to work properly. My family relationships were […] The post How Khiron Clinics Was Founded: Trauma to Recovery appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

Trauma-informed conversations are vital for supporting children’s mental health. These dialogues prioritise safety, empathy, and understanding, helping children feel seen and heard. By validating their feelings and avoiding judgment, caregivers can foster trust and emotional security. Open-ended questions encourage children to express themselves at their own pace while affirming statements reassure them that their emotions […] The post How Trauma-Informed Conversations Can Support Children’s Mental Health appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

Staying “stuck” in freeze response is more common than many people realise, and trauma often plays a significant role in making this state a long-term reality. Although we often associate freeze with a brief reaction to acute fear—like a deer caught in headlights—this survival mechanism can become a long-term way of operating in the world. […] The post Why You May Have Been Stuck in Freeze Response for Years appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

Winter isn’t just about colder weather and shorter days; for many it’s a season where emotional wounds feel magnified. According to mental health studies, cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) spike during the winter months, affecting millions worldwide. For individuals with a history of trauma, this season can feel particularly heavy, bringing emotional challenges to […] The post Why Trauma Can Feel Worse in Winter appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

Trauma in young people often manifests in subtle or overlooked ways, making it difficult to identify and address. Unlike adults, children and adolescents may not have the words or understanding to express their distress, leading to behaviours that may be misinterpreted as typical teenage angst or moodiness from puberty and developmental changes. Signs like irritability, […] The post Recognising Overlooked Signs of Trauma in Young People appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

Finding Peace, Resilience and Connection During the Holidays: A Guide for Trauma Survivors The holiday season can be a time of warmth and connection, but for trauma survivors, it can also bring a surge of stress and anxiety as the nervous system alerts us to threats rooted in past experiences. Family gatherings, financial pressure, and […] The post Finding Peace, Resilience, and Connection During the Holidays: A Guide for Trauma Survivors appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

During the lockdowns, panic and uncertainty of 2020 and 2021, most of us were confronted with a shared experience of loss, confusion and helplessness. Many were trapped in buildings, cities or districts unable to travel to see loved ones or escape upsetting or painful circumstances, afraid of the consequences. This feeling of entrapment, unable to […] The post Collective Trauma: What We’ve Learned from COVID-19 appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more

Trauma can disrupt and derail our lives, with the dysregulation, fear and guilt that so often accompanies it leading to symptoms that make moving on so difficult. There is no straight and set path to regaining control, comfort and resilience after trauma. Learning to track symptoms and triggers, as well as practising strategies that help […] The post Proactive Mental Health: A Guide to Building Resilience After Trauma appeared first on Khiron Clinics ..read more