News & Views For those dealing with complex trauma, the cost of living crisis is biting hard Amidst the escalating cost of living, individuals grappling with complex trauma find themselves disproportionately affected.
Soapbox Navigating the holidays with compassion in the face of complex trauma Dr Cathy Kezelman, President of the Blue Knot Foundation, shares strategies for navigating the holiday season in the face of complex trauma.
News & Views I’ve had enough of Sad Bad Girl novels and sensationalised trauma – but I’m hungry for complex stories about women Sad Bad Girl novels combine the haplessness of Bridget Jones with the despair of Sally Rooney. Liz Evans assesses a ‘buzzy’ debut within the genre.
News & Views Does Australia need dedicated sexual assault courts? Sexual assault trials can compound a victim/survivors trauma, drag on for years and bring them face to face with their attacker. Is having dedicated sexual assault courts the answer?
Soapbox Why leaders opening up about trauma can be incredibly powerful Sharing trauma in leadership is not for everyone, nor should it ever be expected. But Hannah Morena shares how it’s made a difference to her.
News & Views Birth injuries are a feminist issue. An obstetrician explains why 1 in 3 women experience birth injuries and trauma which can be both psychological or physical that last a lifetime.
Life Hannah Gadsby navigates the mirror maze of trauma as an autistic, gender queer comedian Hannah Gadsby explores the unique challenges and gifts of being an autistic, gender queer outsider. Her memoir charts her path to comedy success – navigating trauma and self-knowledge along the way.
News & Views Being in a violent relationship made me feel like the proverbial frog in hot water The fact is that the frog does try to escape – over and over and over. But with each attempt it gets far more severely burnt on the much hotter pot, and recoils at this far greater pain.
Health Women’s mental health suffers as misogyny prevails in our parliament Women’s mental health has been disproportionately impacted upon by the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Dr Skye Kinder.
News & Views Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opens up about trauma & gives detailed account of the Capitol attack Ocasio-Cortez has disclosed she is a survivor of sexual assault, and that the insurrection at the U.S Capitol compounded her trauma.
Women's Health News A ‘hidden epidemic’: The case for trauma-informed medical care in Australia It’s time to train all doctors, no matter what their speciality, in all the different ways that trauma can show up on the body.
News & Views Pregnancy loss: The silent trauma of 1 in 4 women Sadly, pregnancy loss is not a problem that can be remedied by any repair. All we can do is be there and offer support.
