Trauma and the Frozen Response
One of the reactions to traumatic experiences is the frozen response. A frozen response occurs when you are trapped and cannot move, most often as a result of something that …
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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 …
Trauma – Is It Everywhere?
Recently, I have been engaged some intensive training in the area of trauma studies. It has been quite a challenging and enriching experience.
