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Trauma, anxiety, grief, ADHD, teenagers and the postpartum period. Here we strive to provide helpful mental health tools you can use to improve your life.
- How Trauma Therapy Can Heal Depression and the Dorsal Vagal State The part of the nervous system called the dorsal vagal complex helps regulate mood, emotions, and digestion. When a person is in survival mode the dorsal… Jul 22, 2024 · 15 min read
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The Impacts of Trauma: Why it’s Important to Heal the Sympathetic Nervous System State Through Trauma Therapy I want to talk to you today about the sympathetic nervous system state. The sympathetic nervous system state is one in which I think unfortunately in the… Jul 16, 2024 · 11 min read -
How Trauma Therapy Can Help You Access the Ventral Vagal Autonomic Nervous System State for Optimal Functioning The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, offers a revolutionary understanding of how our autonomic nervous system (ANS) governs our responses… Jul 13, 2024 · 14 min read -
How Spending Time in Nature in Addition to Trauma Therapy Bolsters Our Mental Health As we continue our discussion this month on PTSD and trauma, we turn our attention to nature’s role in healing. Spending time in nature can impact our metal… Jun 25, 2024 · 12 min read -
What is Complex PTSD? Why Trauma Therapy is So Important In honor of PTSD Awareness month, we wanted to take a moment to bring awareness to Complex PTSD, or C-PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a… Jun 17, 2024 · 12 min read -
How to Handle Stress After a Natural Disaster: Tips for Managing Mental Health I’m finally back home after spending four days without power when a storm took out multiple trees in our backyard, along with the electricity. My husband, 16… Jun 1, 2024 · 12 min read -
Unveiling the Impact of Lifestyle on Anxiety and Trauma Symptoms: Tools for Support Are you struggling to sleep at night, experiencing tightness in your chest, notice you are holding your breathe, or your breathing has change? Do you worry… May 9, 2024 · 14 min read -
How Can Trans-Cendence Intl. Support Trans-Identifying Texans, and Can Counseling Help? Trans-Cendence International was created by and for people whose lives are impacted by Transgender/Gender Diverse individuals, whether themselves or someone… May 4, 2024 · 12 min read -
Supporting Autistic Family Members and Friends (and how trauma therapy can help): Practical Tips for Understanding and Empathy Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals in various ways, impacting communication, social interaction, and… May 4, 2024 · 12 min read -
Harnessing the Healing Power of Nature: How Nature Boosts Mental Health In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it's easy to feel disconnected from the natural world around us. However, numerous studies have shown that… May 4, 2024 · 12 min read -
How do I Know if Someone I Love is Considering Suicide Recognizing the signs of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in someone you love is crucial for providing support and getting them the help they need. Here are… May 1, 2024 · 12 min read -
Polyvagal Theory For Trauma: And How Trauma Therapy Can Support You Polyvagal Theory offers insights into how our autonomic nervous system responds to stress and trauma, and it provides a foundation for developing coping… Apr 18, 2024 · 12 min read
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