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Koos Herselman

The Perspective Coach

Private Trauma Counselling and Coaching

Trauma Recovery Resources

Practical information to support understanding, coping and recovery

This collection of articles, guides and practical tools is intended to help you understand trauma, recognise common responses and take constructive steps towards recovery. It also provides guidance for family members, friends, colleagues and employers who are supporting someone affected by a distressing experience.

The information on this page is educational and general in nature. It does not provide a diagnosis and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or mental health care.

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Understanding Trauma - Learn about common emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioural responses following distressing experiences.

Practical Coping Tools - Find grounding exercises, stabilising routines and practical ways to manage moments of distress or overwhelm.

Recovery and Resilience - Explore constructive ways to restore stability, confidence, routine and a sense of personal control.

Supporting Someone Else - Practical guidance for family members, friends and colleagues supporting someone affected by trauma.

Workplace Trauma - Information for employees, managers and organisations responding to distressing workplace incidents.

Finding Appropriate Support - Understand the available types of support and when medical, psychological or emergency care may be necessary.