Information and Resources

Practical tools and calming guidance to support your wellbeing through every step of the legal process.

Understanding Trauma

An introduction to trauma and how it may impact your thoughts, emotions, and body—especially during Family Law proceedings.

  • Learn about different types of trauma, including developmental and relational trauma

  • Understand how trauma affects your nervous system and survival responses

  • Discover how legal stress can trigger trauma responses like fight, flight, or freeze

Trauma and the Legal Process

Explore how trauma responses interact with legal proceedings and what that means for memory, decision-making, and communication.

  • Understand how trauma can affect memory, attention, and legal performance

  • Identify common trauma triggers during court, mediation, or correspondence

  • Learn how attachment styles may shape your interactions with legal professionals

Navigating Your Legal Journey

Tools and insights to help you stay grounded, supported, and empowered throughout the legal process.

  • Practical tips for preparing for court and managing legal-related stress

  • How to communicate effectively with your legal team and set healthy boundaries

  • Strategies for building a support network and handling post-separation abuse

Self-Regulation Practices

A toolkit of techniques to help you calm your nervous system, manage emotional overwhelm, and feel more in control.

  • Learn grounding techniques, breathing practices, and calming rituals

  • Explore visualisations and body scans tailored for legal stress

  • Use tools like the "Window of Tolerance" and "Legal Journey Resource Map"

Resources & Downloads

Access downloadable tools, emergency contacts, and ongoing support to help you manage trauma and the Family Law journey.

  • Find crisis helplines and trusted support services across the UK

  • Download printable guides, reflection worksheets, and audio scripts

  • Use wellbeing checklists and visual tools to navigate high-stress moments