Blue Knot Article library

Welcome to our article library. This library has been collated from back copies of our Breaking Free newsletter. It covers many topics of interest to survivors and those who walk alongside them. Please click on the topic of interest to you from the list below and browse through the articles at your leisure.

Silenced, Not Silent: Layer Three – Hijacked by the Travesties in Our Inner, Private Spaces

The final chapter in a 3-chapter series where 'Gaye' tells her story and joins the ranks of people breaking long-held silences, with a focus on what has silenced so many generations of victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse, in their own families.

Silenced, Not Silent: Layer Two - Blocked by our Foundational Relationships

The second chapter in a 3-chapter series where 'Gaye' tells her story and joins the ranks of people breaking long-held silences, with a focus on what has silenced so many generations of victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse, in their own families.

Silenced, Not Silent: First Layer - Thwarted by the World Around Us

The first chapter in a 3-chapter series where 'Gaye' tells her story and joins the ranks of people breaking long-held silences, with a focus on what has silenced so many generations of victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse, in their own families.

Resilience

This short article speaks about the process of building resilence and how it relates to a trauma-informed approach.

Coronavirus And Complex Trauma

This article explores the challenges of living with complex trauma during a COVID-19 pandemic and provides some strategies which may help

How To Cope With An Increased Focus On Childhood Trauma And Abuse In The Media

This article provides tools for managing trauma stories in media

Is There A Link Between Childhood Trauma And Addiction?

This article highlights the relationship between trauma and alcohol and drug use

Tips To Improve Sleep As A Self-Care Strategy

This article provides different strategies to support better sleep

What Are The Effects Of Trauma On The Brain?

This article provides 8 steps towards recovery from complex trauma

Ways To Help You Be Calmer

This article provides a number of strategies for managing triggers to manage overwhelm

No One Enjoys Going To The Dentist!

This article explores the challenges of seeking dental care for complex trauma survivors and the importance of trauma-informed dentistry

Understanding Emotional Neglect

Article promoting understanding of emotional neglect including strategies for recovery

8 Relaxing Music Ideas

This article provides 8 musical resources to promote self-care

The Theatre Of The Body

This article presents a selection of trends in the trauma field drawn from a range of books.

Grounding Experiment

This article highlights some grounding strategies to support recovery from trauma.

Focus On Men’s Wellbeing

This website provides a lot of information and resources to support men to recover from sexual assault and abuse as a child or adult

All In The Mind – Dissociation And Coping With Trauma

This podcast demystifies Dissociative Identity Disorder, dissociation and its connection to trauma

Trauma, Triggers And Flashbacks

This article provides strategies to help manage triggers, and flashbacks

Along Came A Spider

This collection of stories, by Neil Atkinson shows the courage of survivors in healing from child sexual abuse – for survivors and therapists alike.

Secondary Trauma – Being Aware Of The Possible Impacts Of Hearing About Other People’s Trauma

This article provides information about the risks of secondary trauma for people supporting survivors on their journey of recovery

How To Cope With Increased Media Reporting Around Sexual Assault

This article provides tools for managing trauma stories in the media.

Abuse, Neglect And Exploitation In The Home And Family

This article explores the importance of safety and healthy caregiving for children in the home and family.

Benefits Of Mindfulness For Recovery

This article provides information and strategies around mindfulness for recovery from complex trauma

Child Sexual Abuse In The Home

This article explores the dynamics of child sexual abuse in the home – the abuse of power and betrayal of trust.