<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[First Response Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contact First Response Counselling is a Brisbane based counselling service that provides face to face, encrypted emails and Skype counselling.]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/interesting-reading</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:24:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dissociation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dissociation is described as a disconnection between one or more of a person's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, consciousness,...]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/post/dissociation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6757d332da44b65da107d3c7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:41:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7a4d66503259766f754f59~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator> First Response Counselling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complex PTSD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complex PTSD (c-PTSD, CPTSD) can occur at any time throughout a person's life when an individual experiences chronic, repeated traumatic...]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/post/complex-ptsd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667a5fd37d36240057e998b7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:17:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c0512c2ef85e4f9499beefd583d0ca01~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator> First Response Counselling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developmental Trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developmental trauma (DT) is a term used to describe the impact of early, repeated trauma and loss which happens within a child's...]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/post/developmental-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667a5e0b6c83cb14d53816bd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:05:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4056317942ca4a53a82432de21faf05f~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator> First Response Counselling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stigma..... 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Let's unpack this a...]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/post/do-you-take-the-time-for-self-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e64e23580856e0017c2cade</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:27:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3216db2b49f94062be94ddee28ffda64.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator> First Response Counselling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Food....]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nutrition for our brain is vital for optimal functioning.  We have control in providing nourishment for our most essential organ.]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/post/brain-food</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e64d519b1b27e001784d417</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Well-being]]></category><category><![CDATA[Resilience]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brain Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:01:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/50b81c_fe9b49d250134171871d23bac534c16f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator> First Response Counselling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stigma.... What's the problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stigma and mental health.  Why risk your health for somebody's ignorance and opinion?  Regain your strength, power and control.]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/post/stigma-what-s-the-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e3f69ec6ed06d001751b2cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2020 02:12:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7858791d899647728d6c72960164d704~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator> First Response Counselling</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support Makes Sense!
]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support makes sense.  Putting yourself and your needs first enables you to be the best you can be for everybody else.]]></description><link>https://www.firstresponsecounselling.com.au/post/support-makes-sense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e36bc8685bc3d00175e4693</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:23:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_53495531476c6b3676356b~mv2_d_3000_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator> First Response Counselling</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>