This month's practice is for our friends who are in EMDR therapy and need help practicing their Safe/Calm place more regularly…

We are in the thick of winter and a lot of us are experiencing those seasonal affective symptoms like sadness, fatigue, and a lack of motivation. If that describes you, then try out this video.

It includes some mindfulness, affirmations, and breathing to help regulate your nervous system. Our brains learn through repetition so repeat this as often as needed during the winter months.

Do you have to spend time with your toxic family or friends this holiday season?  Do you find yourself nervous or upset beforehand? Then this new regulation video is just for you…

Going to therapy is hard! It can be scary for a lot of people, especially trauma survivors. A symptom of PTSD is avoiding any reminders of the trauma, so the idea of going to a therapist specifically to focus on the one thing you’ve been avoiding is terrifying. Plus, most people don’t even know what to look for in a therapist or what the process of therapy entails which only causes more anxiety and overwhelm. That’s why in this article we’re going to discuss what you can expect (and, therefore, should be looking for) if you’re thinking about entering trauma therapy…

The vagus nerve, also known as the wandering nerve, is the longest and most complex of the twelve cranial nerves. The Vagus is actually the tenth cranial nerve, or cranial nerve x, consists of two nerves, and travels from the brain stem into the stomach and touches all of our other bodily systems….

Complex PTSD is a more severe form of PTSD that results from repeated traumas. These repeated traumas can be big T, little t, or a mix of both. However, it’s important to note that even a short period of repeated little t traumas is enough to trigger some of these symptoms…

Fear, guilt, and shame are feelings that all of us have experienced and none of us enjoy. However, they are supposed to be uncomfortable as they are, along with pain, the body’s built in early warning system. They exist to get our attention and provide us with information about the people and environments we encounter so that we can keep ourselves safe and avoid or mitigate danger.

For trauma survivors, emotional flashbacks can be a huge hurdle to their recovery. Have you ever reacted to something or someone in the present as if it was something or someone from your past? If so, you’ve probably had an emotional flashback….

Finding a therapist can be hard! And if you don’t know what to look for, it can seem downright impossible.

When looking for a therapist, it’s important to remember that fit is super important. In fact, the #1 factor to success in therapy is that you have a good relationship with your therapist so finding someone you can eventually trust and be open with is critical….

More and more lately, I’ve been hearing about people’s trauma responses from the pandemic. The folks who are tired no matter how much rest they get, or those who can’t relax despite having more time to do so than ever, or you have the people who are literally scared all day, everyday that they or someone they love is going to get sick and die. These are all symptoms of traumatization from the coronavirus…