Finding the right therapist for people impacted by complex trauma
A compassionate guide to finding a trauma-informed therapist, focused on safety, trust, and the importance of the right therapeutic relationship for healing from complex trauma.
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Counselling complexities: A Survivor’s experience engaging with counselling
Survivor Lynn Romeo reflects on the complexities of engaging in counselling for trauma, sharing how a safe, trauma-informed therapeutic relationship supported her long process of healing and reclaiming control.
Book Review: Give Me a Memory – A Complex Trauma Memoir
A new review by Vanessa Kredler explores Give Me a Memory, Robyn L. Parkinson’s 2025 memoir of complex trauma, highlighting its courage, clarity, and humanity. The piece reflects on why survivor memoirs of complex trauma remain rare and why this book helps fill an important gap.
Interview: Navigating medical systems with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Blue Knot Foundation President Cathy Kezelman joined 3CR on DID Awareness Day to discuss dissociation and how we can help survivors of complex trauma.
Supporting someone who dissociates or has a Dissociative Disorder
Supporting someone you care about who experiences dissociation or a Dissociative Disorder, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) can feel confusing, upsetting or overwhelming, particularly when you or they are stressed.
Working with a therapist when you dissociate or have a Dissociative Disorder
Some people may find engaging with a therapist daunting and you may feel unsure or cautious, especially if trusting other people has not been safe. It’s also okay not to know where to start as your therapist will walk alongside you, moving at your pace, supporting you to feel safer and more in control.
Strategies for Survivors living with dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
Trauma can have lasting effects on the body and mind. Healing and recovery from trauma-related dissociation takes time and progress often happens slowly and in small, meaningful steps. While therapy or counselling is useful for many there are many other elements which also contribute to healing.
Podcast available on-demand: Complex trauma – a guide for clinicians
Blue Knot Foundation President and Managing Director, Dr Cathy Kezelman AM, has joined the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) Podcast to discuss complex trauma.
Two workshops: one for survivors and one for supporters
Did you know we offer educational workshops for survivors as well as for the family, friends, partners and loved ones of survivors?
Building helpful coping strategies
The coping strategies survivors adopt as a child or young person often continue into adulthood. These strategies can help us manage strong emotions, changes in arousal, and feelings of overwhelm, which are common with trauma.
