VIG and Trauma

There is an increasing interest in the healing power of VIG when working with adults or children who have experienced trauma in their lives. If you're interested in learning more about this crucial area, do watch the videos shown.

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Dr Felicity de Zulueta is an Emeritus Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Traumatic Studies at Kings College London - watch her incredible TEDx Talk about the importance of the first two years of life, the root causes of violence, and how to switch on the 'green zone' of safety.... From pain to violence and how to break the cycle. She strongly advocates the use of one"very special" attunement therapy, Video Interaction Guidance (15:58).

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The Change the Story: Break the Cycle documentary training film explores intergenerational trauma affecting parents and babies (0-24 months). It also features two of our 2025 Cardiff Conference Keynote speakers - Alain Gregoire and Cerith Waters. The film explains intergenerational trauma and how it affects mothers, parents and babies, and reveals the latest research findings and treatments available. Featuring expert contributors and animations of real case scenarios, the film provides practical tips and signs to spot when dealing with Intergenerational trauma - including highlighting how VIG can help parents with their relationships, and how this positively impacts parental mental health (13:32) - breaking the cycle.

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