Sport Darwin welcomes first women’s-only trauma-focused boxing program The first women’s-only trauma-focused boxing program is offering a safe space for victim-survivors of domestic violence to be empowered.
News & Views ‘No support, no housing, no job’ – the vicious cycle pushing more women into prison In interviews, “cycles of harm” emerged as the reason women eeventually ended up in prison, new research has found.
News & Views A new study confirms link between trauma and endometriosis – which should change how we diagnose and treat the disease A study links trauma to endometriosis, urging trauma-informed care for better diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
News & Views ‘The terror still haunts me’: A perspective from a child of domestic violence Whilst now in my 40’s, and having fled our father when I was 8 years old, I do wonder whether he knows the damage done, and the terror which still haunts me.
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.