About me
My story
I began my nursing career in South Africa in 1983 and once qualified I progressed into Midwifery and then in 1988 moved into Intensive care where I spent 30 years before moving to Ireland, where I currently live. At present I teach on a pre-nursing course in a Further Education college outside Dublin teaching and mentoring young adults.
During my time as a nurse, I listened with compassion to so many elements of personal and family tragedy and heartbreak. I have sat with patients while they have shared their stories, their triumphs, failures and challenges. We have shared with laughter and tears how they have dealt with illness, life-changing diagnosis and personal loss, and I’ve had the honor of being empathetic to patients as they journey through their unique experiences.
I have become aware of the difference between individuals that seem to cope and deal with trauma and adversity and others that don’t. My exploration and curiosity into childhood adversity, toxic stress and C-PTSD led me to explore my own experiences and childhood trauma. This internal exploration is an ongoing journey, it led me into therapy, encouraged me to participate in workshops, learning, reading and studying. Through these experiences and the pain that internal work brings, I know now that you can experience change, you can feel differently about yourself, but more importantly your past does not need to define who you can become.
By using a trauma-informed approach in a supportive and safe on-line environment you will experience an impact on:
- Your mental health
- Stress reduction and the ability and tools to deal with stressful events when they arise
- Building and maintaining self-awareness and self-esteem
- Long term positive changes in your life
- Establishing a life that is meaningful, satisfying and fulfilling.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds. (GABOR MATE)