I am Dr Louise Hansen. I am an Academic, Psychologist and Human Rights Advocate. My vision is for a trauma informed world. This is a free award winning educational website on Trauma Informed Care for survival and wellbeing.
While each injustice differs, all stories share the same trauma: the negative operation of power. Let’s break the cycle of injustice and trauma together one day at a time. #YouBelong
The byproduct of clarity is peace. Joy is peace dancing. Trauma is disconnection. Empathy fuels connection. Knowledge is power:
“Love is the absence of judgment.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Hello trauma informed friends,
I am from Cairns, Queensland, Australia. I have 20 years Psychology experience. My passion is to help everyone experience safety, truth, freedom, health and wellbeing. I have taught Psychology to children at school and to adults at university. I share Trauma Informed Care openly so that we can turn this framework into a mindset for personal, social and political change.
“Depression is rising. Youth suicide is rising. All is not well. So the question is can we be human beings in the midst of civilization? Because what we call civilization demands the denial of human needs.”
I have a lived experience of trauma: I have recovered from Psychosis twice. I share stories of my lived experience to help break the cycle of silence or judgment, blame, punishment, shame, stigma and to inspire recovery. I am passionate, pragmatic, optimistic and hopeful. #YouBelong
“Trash all your arrogance before training. A martial artist is to be gentle and caring.” – Abhijit Naskar
My approach
I share a body, mind, social connection, culture, country and spirituality framework of protectors for survival and wellbeing. I also share some trauma informed tools to help people establish a sense of safety and stabilisation, to enhance their perception of reality, and to learn to regulate their emotions.
Hopevale kids, Cape York, Australia.
“I am a child of the Dreamtime people, part of this land, like the gnarled Gumtree.” – Hyllus Maris
This results in a sense of stability, clarity, connection and belonging. Clarity means to see things clearly. The byproduct of clarity is peace. Joy is peace dancing (i.e. a higher intensity of arousal). This approach allows us to be more able to experience a sense of peace, joy, love and compassion. #YouBelong
Filipino Martial Arts, Las Piñas, Philippines.
“Your spirit is the true shield.” – Morihei Ueshiba
This work is based on Neuroplasticity, Client Centred Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Power Threat Meaning Framework, and the strength and wisdom of some of the oldest living cultures on this planet. The 21st century requires people like you and I breaking the cycle of injustice and trauma together: the negative operation of power.
Human rights are vital for survival and wellbeing. I advocate for all human rights. This is outlined in the 2021 Human Rights Watch World Report. I would like the Australian Government to implement all recommendations for Australia and to partner with Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma for a trauma informed Australia.
“You promise to not let future generations down, while creating new loopholes, failing to connect the dots, building your so called “pledges” on the cheating tactics that got us into this mess in the first place.”
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. Education is neither Eastern nor Western, it is human. The extremists are afraid of books and pens, the power of Education frightens them. Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapon.”
I have made short pieces related to trauma and Trauma Informed Care. They are listed in the Menu above. This includes five trauma informed tools numbered: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5. Let’s turn this framework into a mindset for personal, social and political change. If you are unable to, you might need help first, to get safe or become ‘unstuck’ from trauma. Reach out for trauma informed care. #YouBelong
https://traumainformedworld.com/2021/08/07/what-is-trauma-informed-care-and-practice/
It is time for a trauma informed world.
With love,
Dr Louise Hansen
Psychologist
PhD in Psychology
Human Rights Activist
#HealingTrauma #Justice4Australia #YouBelong
https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/
https://incarcerationnation.com.au
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin
“I’m a proud Psychologist; but the Psychology profession must own the fact the entirety of its training is built on a foundation of cultural exclusion.”
https://indigenouspsychservices.com.au/about/dr-tracy-westerman/
Indigenous Child Removal: Fixing a Broken System:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/indigenous-child-removal-fixing-broken-system-dr-tracy
If you would like to donate, please visit:
https://www.thejilyainstitute.com.au/about-us/
“Confronting racism is a profoundly positive act of citizenry.”
https://craigfoster.net
“You must resist attempts to convince you that torture and the breaking of humans is strong, and care and compassion is somehow weak when the exact opposite is evidently true. It takes strength to lift another person up, a community, to give something of what we have, to another. It takes real courage to speak out for a colleague or community when they’re in need. The terrible irony is, First Nations aside, we’re all ‘asylum seekers,’ aren’t we?”
Full speech below:
Australia and the World
Courage, Solidarity, Humanity and Leadership.
Or Refugee Torture, Human Rights Abuse, Xenophobia and Climate Inaction.
From Local to Global.
Annual Australian National University Address
National Press Club, Canberra.
https://craigfoster.net/australia-and-the-world/
“Being fierce advocates is at the heart of what we do at the ASRC and now even that is under attack. We’ve joined forces with Hands Off Our Charities (HOOC) alliance made up of charity and civil society across the country to fight against the new regulations that could see charities deregistered for engaging in advocacy activities.”
https://asrc.org.au
Advocating for asylum-seekers: lessons from the pandemic:
https://youtu.be/MKG849csk74
“Australia’s political system is too broken to tackle climate change, and big polluters are determined to keep it that way. But we have a plan:”
https://www.climate200.com.au
Trauma Informed World was inspired by Kopika and Tharnicaa; two faces that remind us everyday of Australia’s cruel refugee system. One of many systems in Australia that remind us of the negative operation of power. #HomeToBilo
https://www.hometobilo.com
***Since the creation of this website the Biloela family were released from detention, returned to Biloela and granted permanent protection in Australia. However, hundreds more people still remain stuck in a system that requires urgent reform.***
Welcome to the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law. Join us to make positive changes for refugees around the world.
https://www.kaldorcentre.unsw.edu.au/
New Kaldor Centre policy brief proposes reforms to Australia’s temporary protection system | Kaldor Centre:
https://www.kaldorcentre.unsw.edu.au/news/new-kaldor-centre-policy-brief-proposes-reforms-australia%E2%80%99s-temporary-protection-system
This is a free award winning educational website on Trauma Informed Care for survival and wellbeing. There is a link to Australia’s National Helplines and Websites at the bottom of each page for mental health support. If you are in danger or an emergency phone: 000.
Most Dedicated Wellness & Social Change Website 2023 – Australia
You can listen my talk with Dr Cathy Kezelman AM, the President of Blue Knot Foundation on my own healing journey, training and study and how it has informed my work and advocacy for a trauma informed world here:
Australia’s National Helplines and Websites:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites
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