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This blog is a space where I share reflections, resources, and insights from my work as a trauma therapist supporting adults in Coffs Harbour and online. Here, you’ll find posts about anxiety, trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and the healing process.

Whether you're in therapy, thinking about starting, or just curious about trauma and anxiety, you're welcome here.

Take your time, read what speaks to you, and feel free to reach out if something resonates.

Samantha Duroska Samantha Duroska

Fostering Self-Compassion: How IRRT Can Help

Self-compassion is a key part of therapy, yet often the hardest skill to develop. This post explores how Imagery Rescripting and Reprocessing Therapy (IRRT) can help people with PTSD, CPTSD, and anxiety build self-compassion and emotional regulation.

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When Self-Care Doesn’t Cut the Mustard Anymore

When bubble baths and breathing exercises stop helping, it might be a sign you need something else. This post explores why self-care sometimes falls short — and how IRRT, a trauma-focused therapy, can support you in feeling differently.

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