What are Implicit and Explicit Memories?

What are Implicit and Explicit Memories?

Is it possible to heal if you are unable to remember traumatic events? When it comes to trauma and PTSD, many people think that there are always vivid flashbacks, lots of painful memories, or disturbing images from the past. But for some people, trauma symptoms are...
What is Nervous System Regulation?

What is Nervous System Regulation?

Interest in nervous system regulation is really growing, particularly in the context of mental and physical wellbeing.  People are becoming more aware that their nervous system plays an essential role in how they experience stress and how their body responds to...
Trauma Healing Through Connection

Trauma Healing Through Connection

The best and worst thing for your nervous system can be the people around you. Who you spend your time with impacts your nervous system. Who makes you feel anxious? Who makes you feel shutdown? Who helps you to feel connected, calm and safe? You are biologically...
Why Does Touch Feel So Hard When You’ve Been Through Trauma?

Why Does Touch Feel So Hard When You’ve Been Through Trauma?

Do you flinch when your partner reaches out to touch you or hug you?  Maybe you’ve lost all interest in physical affection.  This is not uncommon if you’ve experienced trauma.  You may have noticed that touch – something that is meant to feel...
How Trauma Impacts Your Brain: The Left and Right Hemisphere Disconnect

How Trauma Impacts Your Brain: The Left and Right Hemisphere Disconnect

Traumatic events can change how your brain works, leaving you feeling broken and disconnected as though your mind and body are no longer in sync. How can you tell when this is happening to you? Have you ever had a traumatic experience, but when you talk about it, it...
Trauma: How the Freeze Response Affects Healing and Recovery

Trauma: How the Freeze Response Affects Healing and Recovery

Have you ever had a distressing experience and afterwards felt so frustrated or angry with yourself for not speaking up or taking action? Or maybe in conflict situations you tend to go quiet and shutdown. I want to reassure you that it’s not your fault. When...