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When Being 'The Strong One' Stops Working: Perimenopause and the End of the Strategy

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When Being 'The Strong One' Stops Working: Perimenopause and the End of the Strategy

Tamera Broughton

Jun 1, 2026

Being the strong one worked, until perimenopause changed the conditions. This blog explores why midlife hormonal shifts hit harder for women with a trauma history, why the old strategies stop working, and what an integrated approach to perimenopausal mental health can look like.

EMDR Immersive Programs

Curious about EMDR? Learn more about EMDR and find out about our EMDR Immersive Programs & Retreats in our information booklet.

Non Negotiables Planner

Our adapted self-care planner for new parents.

Hyper-Independence Isn't Who You Are. It's What You Learnt.

Tamera Broughton

Jun 1, 2026

You learnt to be the strong one early, and the world never stopped rewarding you for it. This blog explores why hyper-independence is not a personality trait but an adaptive response rooted in attachment, schema theory, and nervous system patterning, and what genuine change can feel like.

The Science Behind EMDR: Why It Works On Trauma The Way It Does

Tamera Broughton

May 28, 2026

You can understand exactly why you react the way you do, and still react that way. EMDR works on that gap.

Is an EMDR Immersive Right for You?

Tamera Broughton

May 25, 2026

An EMDR immersive in a big commitment and not right for everybody. Here we talk about what an immersive is, who it tends to suit and when it might not be the right moment.

When Being 'The Strong One' Stops Working: Perimenopause and the End of the Strategy

Tamera Broughton

Jun 1, 2026

Being the strong one worked, until perimenopause changed the conditions. This blog explores why midlife hormonal shifts hit harder for women with a trauma history, why the old strategies stop working, and what an integrated approach to perimenopausal mental health can look like.

Hyper-Independence Isn't Who You Are. It's What You Learnt.

Tamera Broughton

Jun 1, 2026

You learnt to be the strong one early, and the world never stopped rewarding you for it. This blog explores why hyper-independence is not a personality trait but an adaptive response rooted in attachment, schema theory, and nervous system patterning, and what genuine change can feel like.

EMDR Immersive Programs

Curious about EMDR? Learn more about EMDR and find out about our EMDR Immersive Programs & Retreats in our information booklet.

The Science Behind EMDR: Why It Works On Trauma The Way It Does

Tamera Broughton

May 28, 2026

You can understand exactly why you react the way you do, and still react that way. EMDR works on that gap.

Non Negotiables Planner

Our adapted self-care planner for new parents.

Is an EMDR Immersive Right for You?

Tamera Broughton

May 25, 2026

An EMDR immersive in a big commitment and not right for everybody. Here we talk about what an immersive is, who it tends to suit and when it might not be the right moment.

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Acknowledgement and Commitment to First Nations Justice. Centre Self Collective acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and offer care. We recognise their deep and enduring connection to land, waters, skies, and community - and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We honour the wisdom, strength, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across all communities. As social workers and mental health practitioners, we hold a deep awareness of the systemic harm our profession has contributed to, including the forced removal of children, policies of assimilation, and the ongoing disruption of families, cultures, and Country. These injustices continue to reverberate through intergenerational trauma and ongoing structural inequities. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Centre Self Collective stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We wholeheartedly support the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the journey toward Treaty in Victoria, and the principle of Aboriginal self-determination. 

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Centre Self Collective values the lived experience and contributions of people from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, spiritualities, ages, abilities and backgrounds. We are committed to cultivating inclusive environments and are dedicated to building a sustainable and an environmentally aware practice. 

Acknowledgement and Commitment to First Nations Justice. Centre Self Collective acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and offer care. We recognise their deep and enduring connection to land, waters, skies, and community - and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We honour the wisdom, strength, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across all communities. As social workers and mental health practitioners, we hold a deep awareness of the systemic harm our profession has contributed to, including the forced removal of children, policies of assimilation, and the ongoing disruption of families, cultures, and Country. These injustices continue to reverberate through intergenerational trauma and ongoing structural inequities. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Centre Self Collective stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We wholeheartedly support the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the journey toward Treaty in Victoria, and the principle of Aboriginal self-determination. 

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