When the vagus nerve becomes dysregulated, it can lead to various physical and mental health issues. In this blog, we\’ll explore somatic exercises that can help reset and tone the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation, stress relief, and overall well-being.
Read MoreExploring the Vagus Nerve: A Gateway to Healing Trauma In recent years, mental health professionals have increasingly turned their attention to the vagus nerve as a key player in the body\’s stress response system and its role in trauma recovery. Often referred to as the \”wandering nerve,\” the vagus nerve is a complex cranial nerve…
Read MoreIn my experience of walking with clients through trauma, especially some veterans, I have found that many of them carry a huge weight of guilt and shame on their shoulders.
Read MoreIn my experience of walking with clients through trauma, especially some veterans, I have found that many of them carry a huge weight of guilt and shame on their shoulders.
Read MoreDistress Tolerance skills are skills that can be used when you face overwhelming emotions in the moment. Overwhelming emotions can make a person feel out of control and often react in harmful ways to themselves or others due to the internal pain they are experiencing.
Read MoreDistraction from an overwhelming emotion can be an effective tool, especially when it’s a distraction that brings you joy. This idea is based on a premise often explored in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or the theory that our behaviors can affect our thoughts, which in turn affect our emotions.
Read MoreDistress Tolerance skills are skills that can be used for facing overwhelming emotions in the moment. Overwhelming emotions can make a person feel out of control and often react in harmful ways to themselves or others due to the internal pain they are experiencing.
Read Moreby Adam R Glendye Inherited trauma refers to the emotional and psychological scars passed down through generations, impacting individuals and families in profound ways. These experiences can manifest in various forms, including anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Recognizing and coping with inherited trauma is essential for breaking the cycle and fostering healing and resilience within…
Read MoreMindfulness-based strategies have demonstrated effectiveness in coping with negative emotions
associated with self-injurious behavior. By definition, mindfulness is a therapeutic technique
achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while acknowledging and
accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
by Mary Laughlin The clients that I am privileged to sit with each week are some of the bravest people I know – not only because they have reached out for help, but oftentimes because they want to pass along healthy legacies to their children and families. They desire more joyful living and often come…
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