Over the last few weeks, I’ve facilitated several sessions on wellbeing, rest, and collective care, especially in the context of the current political climate in the UK. And I’ve noticed something. People are increasingly asking me to facilitate moments of centring. Grounding. Breathing. Pausing. Tiny moments that allow people to arrive in their bodies again,…
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Understanding Over-Identification in Trauma and Social Justice Work: A Delicate Balance
Trauma and social justice work often require individuals to engage deeply with pain, both personal and communal. For frontline workers and advocates, this engagement can foster a genuine drive to honour the lived realities of marginalised communities. However, navigating this space requires balancing two major traps: spiritual bypassing and self-martyrdom. Over-identification with the trauma of…
Bridging the Gap: Cambridge is Not Just White and Wealthy
Cambridge is a tapestry of diversity, far beyond its academic prestige. A city renowned for its academic excellence is not defined by its prestigious university alone; it’s a vibrant mosaic of diverse communities, each with its unique cultures and heritage. While the academic sphere in the city thrives with wealth, prestige, and abundant resources, other…