In society, trauma has long been recognized, but under different terms to describe it, such as shellshock in veterans. Unfortunately, trauma has not always been addressed in a manner that best serves those who have experienced it. Maladaptive ways that trauma has been addressed have occurred through stigma, pathologizing, and ineffective treatments. Even with the […]
Category Archives: Nervous System
Before there was Zoloft—before the days of a trillion dollar pharmaceutical industry and modern neuropsychology research labs—we had to rely on elements of the Earth as medicine for both the mind and the body. One of the dominant ancient civilizations to harvest the understanding of natural healing began in India. Presenting in Sanskrit in 2nd […]
One of the greatest connectors of all humans is the shared experience of trauma. While the form and severity may vary, the reality is that we all possess it. Many people do not identify with their own trauma, mistakenly believing that trauma is only used to describe those who have experienced a catastrophic event like […]
Using the mind to heal the mind is the premise of most treatment modalities in the world of therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychoanalysis, Hypnosis—the list of therapeutic approaches that solely focus on cognitive aspects to emotional healing is widespread. But with the profound understanding of the mind and […]
This time of year, I long to be outside. Looking out my window at the land turning hues of green again. Winter has moved out and spring continues to move in. The sun looks and feels warm on our skin, but the wind and air still hold a chill. Our need for connection to nature […]






