The Nervous System Under Stress or Trauma

It is an animated video, a useful tool to understand how the nervous system rewires for disconnection as a defense mechanism in response to trauma. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Polyvagal Theory of the …

Tools To Lower Anxiety

Published Oct. 10, 2020Updated Aug. 15, 2\2021, New York Timesl Rest better with light exercises Sleep should be a welcome respite, but with our regular routines upended and an almost daily onslaught …

Anger, a Challenging Emotion

Anger is often a first response emotion for people who have experienced one or more often many, chronic traumatic experiences in their lives. It is intense and it can lead …

Transforming Shame with Self-Compassion

Here is a really great infographic that illustrates the steps of how we can transform shame through the application of compassion. This resource was put together by the National Institute …

Breathing Meditation

TEN BREAHTING EXERCISES FOR STRESS RELIEF If you’re dealing with high levels of stress or anxiety, there are several types of breathing techniques that may help you feel calmer and …