As the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation court trial is nearing its end, I cannot help but feel a feeling of deep sorrow for both parties. Both survived early childhood traumatic experiences. Each accuses the other of abuse akin to that suffered as a child from their respective parents. It is interesting to observe …
Johnny Depp is a talented actor mostly known for his role as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Now he is embroiled in a court case with Amber Heard. A lot of sparks, collisions, and explosions are displayed in an open courtroom for the whole world to see. I feel a deep …
I am in my happy space. For me, right now, life could not be better. I feel safe, secure, and utterly delighted. Then it happens. I can’t find the words in conversation. I become aware of the missing words when trying to put some sentences together. It is so frustrating. I cannot complete my sentences; …
The role of the facilitator when dealing with issues of self-harm and addiction is delicate. We set up a constellation to learn where we, as facilitators, could create a healing space for teenagers with suicidal ideations. How could a family constellation help? What would we need to bring into consideration? In Family Constellations, we look …
Have you had Covid? Does this somewhat ring true for you? Have you noticed that the world you lived in has changed since the onset of the Covid pandemic? Do you experience this too? Covid has brought different awareness of Life to you? Does this ring true for you? If any of the above are …
The world is in chaos. Does this somewhat ring true for you? I feel overwhelmed Does this ring true for you? Time flies. Do you experience this too? If any of the above are true for you, then it is time for you to take a deep breath. We take about 20,000 breaths a day. …
What makes a bond between siblings so special? Firstly, siblings are a combination of the same family systems, namely the father’s family system and the mother’s family system. Siblings carry the innate wisdom of both their family systems within them. They do not have to express the same perspectives in which they perceive the world. …
In recent weeks I became acutely aware that the news I watch and see is entirely different from the information that those around me watch and see. Going out with friends is becoming a little bit of a minefield in various topics. As a child growing up in a Convent, we were made aware of …
Sonja Simak, Master transformation coach, facilitator and trainer for systemic healing with integral background in trauma and owner of HealingPoint chats with Wasanga Mehana on how children who grow up in households where abuse is being perpetrated affects them in the long run and how they can be rehabilitated. Effects of abuse around your child …
