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The impact of trauma on the body. 😞

Traumatic experiences impact the WHOLE system. The mind, body, sense of self, and connection to others and the world 🌎. This is not to say everyone who has experienced trauma in their life will experience the things above 👆🏼 ….

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What is Conscious and Unconscious Mind

90% of the time most of us are running on a program called the unconscious. The brain conserves energy and wants to give you the most predictable life experience even if it’s one that has you feeling miserable.You are able…

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Have you ever been so nervous about a work presentation that you are bee-lining to the bathroom before it starts 💩? 

We’ve all been there, right? The gut and brain are in constant communication.  During times of stress, the sympathetic nervous system responds by releasing cortisol, the stress hormone 👀.  This is a good thing in theory as it makes us…

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Let’s talk about nervous system regulation skills.

I’ve been sharing information focused on the nervous system and the two branches (with three pathways). See the Nervous System Highlight to get the recap. The pasted image reflects different skills you can experiment with when working to move or…

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It is important to understand the impact of trauma on the mind and body.

Trauma literally rewires the 🧠 brain and our physiological stress response. For example, the brain and body perceive outside “threat” differently than it would if no trauma had been experienced. We may become hyper-aware of incoming stimuli and misread the…

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Are You Struggling With Persistent Depression

I’m curious to know; what have you taken a step back or away from recently that helped you feel better? Persistent depression (the clinical term for a low grade or mild depression) is a common form of depression that people…

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