When we think about trauma, we often associate it with emotional pain, flashbacks, or mental distress. While these are indeed hallmarks of trauma, there’s another critical aspect often overlooked: the way trauma embeds itself in the body. Trauma doesn’t just live in...
Script for When You Have Been Triggered: Print this and keep with you, read the part in italics OUT LOUD: Talk to Your Body If you have become triggered, i.e., something has reminded you of a past traumatic event, or even if you have become anxious without a known...
Talk to Your Body If you have become triggered, i.e. something has reminded you of a past traumatic event, or even if you have become anxious without a known reason, and your heart rate and breathing is rapid it is likely that your body is flooding with adrenalin, or...
Understanding the intricate workings of our nervous system can be a powerful tool in managing anxiety and trauma. This eBook aims to explore the Autonomic Nervous System through the lens of Polyvagal Theory and provide practical exercises and techniques to help ground your energy, manage repetitive thoughts, and strengthen your vagus nerve for better mental health.
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