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 👆🏼 ….
Read More90% 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…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreI’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…
Read MoreTrauma 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…
Read MoreI’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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