Enhancing psychological safety during uncertain times

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Morton, Liza and Cogan, Nicola and Porges, Stephen (2022) Enhancing psychological safety during uncertain times. Anxiety UK, Manchester. (https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/blog/enhancing-psycho...)

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Abstract

People often seek therapy because they are struggling to feel safe, blighted by anxiety and low mood. Often, they wish to feel safe again, or yearn to for the first time. Unresolved trauma can cause us to respond to past threats as if they are current. Creating a safe space is an essential ingredient for psychological therapy while therapeutic interventions for people who have experienced trauma prioritise a phase of safety and stabilisation in treatment, supporting people to feel safe before traumatic memories are addressed.

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Morton, Liza, Cogan, Nicola ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0861-5133 and Porges, Stephen;
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