GMP Therapy

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

An understanding of trauma and C-PTSD and how it can show up through life.

“My entire childhood I was always on edge. Still am. God forbid you bump into me. Actually, I’m fine if you bump into me. That’s an accident. But if you don’t apologize—if you don’t say ‘excuse me’—that’s a choice. And it troubles me. It more than troubles me; I’ll get involved. I’ll make it epic. I’ll chase you down, because I need answers. I need to know: ‘What in the fu***ng world makes you think that’s OK?’ I was at a party recently. My brother-in-law made a documentary on Arthur Ashe; and there was a party on the day of the premiere. Nobody’s going to have a fight at the Arthur Ashe party, right? But there were these guys at our table. They were good-looking Irish guys, in their fifties. You know, coming to the end of their co***ne, drinking, lover-boy phase—but still hitting on girls. Still full of machismo. They looked a lot like me, and those are the ones who set me off the most. One of these guys is telling his friends a story, just screaming it. They’re laughing. They’re high-fiving. My brother-in-law is trying to talk to me, but I can’t concentrate. I’m watching these guys. I’m getting more and more anxious. I want to stand up, and say: ‘Bro, this is a quiet area. What in the fu***ng world makes you think this is OK?’ Finally, I say to my brother-in-law: ‘I’m about to kill these guys.’ And you know what he says? He says: ‘Oh, I didn’t even notice them.’ During my next therapy session, I asked the therapist: ‘How come I can’t be like that?’ And that’s when she said something that blew my mind. She said: Remember when you were a little kid, and your father and mother would leave for a party? She’d be in a gown. He’d be dressed like those men-- in a suit. Everyone’s happy, everyone’s laughing. But when they came home that night, he’d be punching her in the face and threatening to kill her. It wasn’t what those men were doing that bothered you. It wasn’t the joking, or the high-fiving. It’s what’s next. It’s what’s coming next.”

17/11/2025

⚠️ Content warning.

Have you heard of sadistic online exploitation?

It’s a deliberate and malicious form of online exploitation where offenders use the internet to harm, manipulate or control others, often for their own gratification, power, or ideological beliefs , and inflict ongoing, serious harm to victims.

No child is completely immune to online harm. Right now, Australia is experiencing this growing, global threat that is targeting our vulnerable youth, particularly young girls.

Offenders from violent online groups use threats, blackmail and manipulation to coerce their victims into producing, sharing or live streaming acts of self-harm, animal cruelty, sexually explicit acts and, in the most serious cases, su***de.

The AFP’s Taskforce Pompilid is actively targeting the online criminal network behind this exploitation, but we need your help. Parents, carers and educators play a vital role in prevention. Having regular open, ongoing conversations with children and young people about online safety, helps them understand what to do if something doesn’t feel right, and reassures them they can always ask for help.

To learn more about this crime, the warning signs and where to report and seek help, visit: www.accce.gov.au/help-support/sadistic-online-exploitation

02/11/2025

Before a child can manage their emotions, they first need to notice them.
That begins with interoception — the hidden sense that helps the brain read the body’s signals.

A racing heart, a heavy chest, butterflies, a tight tummy — these are the body’s early messages.
When a child can’t interpret them, emotions can appear “sudden” or “out of nowhere.”
They’re not ignoring how they feel — their brain simply isn’t getting a clear signal yet.

Understanding interoception helps us respond with patience, not punishment — and teach children how to recognise what their body is trying to say.

Explore Managing Big Feelings: The Toolkit for Parents & Educators — practical guidance to help children build awareness, understanding, and self-regulation. Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

I used to think that I was broken.

That there was this broken part of me that could never be fixed.

What did it feel like? It felt like an empty hole.

Just that this empty hole was so much bigger than me.

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For a long time in my life now.

This emptiness was such a big part of me.

So much so that I reckon I resonated so much with it.

That this brokenness just became my sense of identity.

And along with my brokenness I would do broken things.

Like chase away people who wanted to get close to me.

Because I wouldn't want them to spread this brokenness to them.

Nor do I want them to see this broken side of me.

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But being an empty broken human being.

Is something that I think no one should be.

Endeavoring sadness, pain and anguish all our own.

Isolated in an inescapable world was just to much for me.

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So to tell you the truth, I did many stupid things.

Though at that time I wouldn't call it at stupid at all.

Cause the suffering was too much, in a world that was so dark.

The only escape felt like to flee, to flee.

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Somehow I survived.

Somehow I'm still here.

This pain still very much a part of me.

But I do I experience this dark empty pain still you ask?

No longer, you see it has transformed inside of me.

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Once broken, now whole again.

You see, I've found so many other parts of me.

And perhaps the biggest change was that what was once broken.

Has now become the proudest part of me :)

Take care,
Hernping

P. S. Some people ask if I still identify with having borderline pd and my answer now is probably not so much anymore. But know this again, that it's not that it's gone or that I've forgotten.

It's more so that it's not playing a different role inside of me.

💙

Transforming pain into purpose.

Let's keep going.

30/10/2025

You don’t have to earn your worth.
You were born with it.

Rest if you need to. Breathe.
You are still deserving of love, care, and peace—
even when you’re not “doing” anything.

You are enough simply because you exist.

29/10/2025

📚 Resource Highlight: The Explosive Child, by Ross W. Greene

Dr. Greene offers valuable strategies and practical tools for parents, educators, and professionals to effectively guide children toward improved emotional regulation, enhanced skill development, and more successful social interactions.

“The Explosive Child” offers a compassionate framework for understanding and managing challenging behaviors in children. Dr. Greene’s approach focuses on collaboration and understanding the underlying issues that contribute to disruptive behavior, advocating for a shift from traditional discipline to empathy and problem-solving.

Key Principles of the book:
⭐️ Understanding Behavior as Communication: The book emphasizes that explosive behavior is often a signal of unmet needs or difficulties in skill development, urging caregivers to look beyond the behavior and identify the underlying issues.
⭐️ Collaborative Problem Solving: Dr. Greene introduces a collaborative approach that involves engaging children in identifying problems and brainstorming solutions together, fostering a sense of ownership and cooperation.
⭐️ Flexibility and Empathy: The importance of flexibility in parenting and teaching styles is highlighted, suggesting that meeting children where they are emotionally and developmentally is crucial for successful interactions.
⭐️ Building Skills Instead of Rigid Expectations: The book encourages the development of crucial skills in children, such as frustration tolerance and problem-solving, rather than imposing rigid expectations and consequences that can lead to further explosive behavior.

28/10/2025

It’s and today we are sharing an exercise that uses guided imagery or visualisation. This technique involves using imagery to evoke positive feelings and outcomes, helping you focus on goals and hopefully, manage stress.

Start by taking a breath - slow your breathing.
Close or rest your eyes and visualise yourself successfully achieving a specific goal or dream.
This goal can be small or large - focus on something important to you today.
Picture the steps you take to reach your goal, envision the obstacles you overcome, feel the emotions of accomplishment, and visualize the positive outcomes.

Disclaimer: The mental health tools and information shared in this post are intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health challenges, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional by contacting us, another service, or a crisis helpline. Remember that self-care practices and resources are meant to complement, not replace, professional mental health care. Your mental health and well-being are important, and it’s okay to ask for help when needed.

26/10/2025

25/10/2025

24/10/2025

🎤 What Music Is on Your Pi**ed Off Playlist? 🎶

We all have those days when everything seems to hit the fan, and our emotions can take a turn. Anger or frustration might show up and we need a healthy outlet. Music has a powerful ability to connect with our feelings and can be a great way of feeling, expressing or processing.

Creating a “pissed off playlist” can be therapeutic, allowing us to channel our emotions into something expressive. As a team we have shared some songs ideas!

Another option that might have a positive impact through humour is this meditation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/92i5m3tV5XY?si=6Q9rlpEgPeuPauYy

Feel free to share your playlist suggestions and how they might be helpful in the comments👇🏼




Disclaimer: The music recommendations provided have been considered for their themes and lyrical content, focusing on songs that do not promote or support violence. While some tracks may contain strong language or express emotional conflict, they do not explicitly endorse or encourage physical aggression. The intent is to showcase music that offers expressive outlets for feelings without advocating for violence or harming others.