Supporting someone after a road crash can feel daunting. You might worry about saying the wrong thing or accidentally causing more distress. These feelings are...
Experiencing a traumatic road event, whether through direct involvement in a crash or the loss of someone close, can have a profound emotional and psychological...
It is expected that, as human beings, we develop patterns of behaviour to deal with tasks in our day-to-day lives. When we need to prepare...
As Manager of Road Trauma Support WA and a registered psychologist, I recently had the privilege of attending the Australasian Road Safety Conference.
The rise of AI in Mental Health Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a familiar part of our daily lives. From digital assistants to online chatbots,...
What is the Window of Tolerance? Have you ever noticed how some days you can roll with the punches, while other days even the smallest...
Every road crash is more than a headline. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community forever changed. At Road Trauma Support...
Complex Emotions of Loss Grief is a profound and emotional experience that impacts individuals when they face loss, whether through death, separation, or other life-altering...
In recent years, e-scooters have surged in popularity across Western Australia, offering a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transport. However, with this rapid adoption comes...
A common query in the road trauma counselling space is: Why am I experiencing flashbacks? These vivid and often distressing memories can feel like constant...
What is self-care? We’ve all heard the term self-care but what does it mean? Self-care is any activity you do that helps you maintain your...
For many people, driving is a routine activity. However, if you’ve experienced a traumatic event such as a road crash, whether as a driver, passenger,...