“Sometimes I feel like I'm here, but not really here.” Many people experience dissociation at some point in their lives, but they may not always have a name for it. If you dissociate, you might feel disconnected from yourself or the world around you. Perhaps...
Dissociation is a psychological experience that many people encounter, often without realising it. It’s a natural response to overwhelming situations and can range from mild daydreaming to a more profound disconnection from reality. For those experiencing trauma or...
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...
Why We Need to Understand the Role of the Vagus Nerve in Trauma Recovery Therapy and Why the Vagus nerve exercises are only a part of Recovery from Trauma. Understanding the role of the vagus nerve in trauma recovery is a vital aspect of the holistic healing approach...
Grounding is a powerful tool in the trauma healing toolkit because it generally reduces states of activation, sometimes quickly and significantly. Experiencing an almost total reduction in activation just through grounding can be surprising, since grounding is very...
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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