Posts Tagged ‘scars’
The experience of being a ‘scar model’ for the ScarWork courses
Report from the third Sharon Wheeler’s ScarWork course in Shanghai, China, with TIFAR, our brilliant hosting team. Written by: Shufen Celebrating the successful conclusion of the 2026 Scar Volunteer Public Welfare Event! Thanks to all the volunteer scar models for your support and participation, which provided invaluable hands-on experience for China’s third batch of ScarWork therapists.…
Read MoreThe effect of scars on the body
Generally, I hear this from people: “I’ve got a couple of small scars, nothing important”. When I tell them that these tiny scars may be contributing to, or even causing damage and dysfunction in their body, it takes some explanation on my side and, even then, I’m often not really believed. However, when someone has…
Read MoreHow can scars cause pain?
As a teacher of Sharon Wheeler’s ScarWork globally, I have seen a lot of scars! And I have met a lot of people in anything from mild to acute pain. You see, when we run ScarWork classes, we invite ‘scar models’ to join us and receive free work from the supervised students. Many hundreds of people…
Read MoreThe pros and cons of cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is broadly viewed through two different lenses. There are those who believe in it, love it, and embrace it. There are those who believe in staying natural and that having/needing cosmetic surgery implies a damaged sense of oneself. Why do people have cosmetic surgery? If someone has a feature of their body (ears…
Read MoreWorking with scarred children: a case study
Meet ‘Tina’, a toddler I worked with throughout 2024. I have permission from her parents to tell you about her, with a changed name. Here is her story…… Tina was born with oesophageal atresia, a rare birth defect where the upper and lower oesophagus are not connected. Surgery left her with a scar that is…
Read MoreChildren with scarring
How does scarring affect children, part 1 This month and in January 2025 I’m addressing the critical topic of children and how they are affected by scarring. The scars may be from congenital issues that require immediate surgery after birth. They may be from surgery in their early years. Some, like burns, may happen in…
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