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 […]
Tag Archives: nervous system
Bodywork, Emotions, Nervous System, Trauma Healing
All the Ways Trauma is Created and How to Heal From It
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
01
May
May
What is anger? Anger is a core human emotion, like happiness or sadness that evolved in higher organisms because it helped us survive. Anger is related to our “fight, flight, freeze” response in the sympathetic nervous system and prompts us to respond to our environment. The emotion served the function of keeping us alive by […]
30
Mar
Mar
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 […]