A Mind-Body Approach to CareImage by Bfam from PixabayTraumatic events can leave you feeling broken or disconnected. In order to survive, we often disconnect from painful emotions and bodily sensations. Our brain plays a key role in this process. When you … Continue reading
Supporting your GrowthAccording to Hebb’s law, what fires together, wires together. Whatever you repeatedly think, feel, and sense builds new or strengthens existing patterns of neural connections in the brain. The science of neuroplasticity teaches us that our brains are … Continue reading
Already WholeYogic philosophy states that you are already whole and deeply connected to the world around you. To engage in yoga does not make you more complete, rather the practice invites you to see past illusions and remove obstacles that prevent … Continue reading
Mindful body awareness awakens you to your inner world…this sensory interior is scientifically referred to as interoception. This key to wellbeing invites you to pay attention to your felt sense. As you get to know the territory of your inner … Continue reading
Applied Polyvagal Theory in YogaOrder NowTherapeutic Yoga for Trauma RecoveryTrauma recovery is as much about healing the body as it is the mind.Yet, so often, the focus of healing involves retelling the story of the past without addressing the physiological … Continue reading
A Backpacking TravelogueAlongside the ongoing weight of the global pandemic, another area of distress that is increasingly coming up for people is climate grief as we face fires, hurricanes with greater intensity or frequency or intensity, as well as rising … Continue reading
A Sacred PilgrimageHealing from trauma invites you to befriend your body; and this needs to occur at a pace that honors your unique needs. Initially, this involves developing the resources to handle challenging emotions, disturbing symptoms, and distressing memories. The … Continue reading
Ego States, Dissociative Symptoms, and Parts Work TherapiesDo you ever feel as though only some of your emotions or needs are acceptable? Do you push away parts of yourself that you do not want others to see? In truth, all … Continue reading
Polyvagal Theory in PsychotherapyPolyvagal theory in psychotherapy offers co-regulation as an interactive process that engages the social nervous systems of both therapist and client. Social engagement provides experiences of mutuality and reciprocity in which we are open to receiving another person, … Continue reading
An Intention of KindnessThe pain of unresolved relational trauma from childhood often presents as self-critical thoughts, feeling intolerant of our mistakes, or engaging in self-harming behaviors. Self-compassion as applied to trauma recovery allows us to transform our pain. The word … Continue reading