Why Trauma Makes Certain Sounds Unbearable

Why Trauma Makes Certain Sounds Unbearable

Are you jumpy and do you startle easily when you hear a noise?  Or maybe certain sounds just really get on your nerves.  Did you know that when you are distressed you don’t hear properly and can even misinterpret someone’s tone of voice?  When you are...
Part 1 ~ Trauma and Boundaries: Why Do I Need Them?

Part 1 ~ Trauma and Boundaries: Why Do I Need Them?

Boundaries are an essential part of the trauma recovery process, because they increase our feelings of safety and self-worth.  Difficulty with setting boundaries can occur if in childhood we weren’t given the chance to express ourselves, or we followed the...
Trauma: Why Taking Care of Yourself Benefits Everyone Around You

Trauma: Why Taking Care of Yourself Benefits Everyone Around You

Self-care is not selfish – it is an absolute necessity.  Self-care means taking care of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Are you regularly setting aside enough “me time”? If your answer is no you may be feeling stressed, run-down or...
Trauma And Your Vagus Nerve

Trauma And Your Vagus Nerve

Trauma has been described as an overwhelming demand placed upon a physiological human system.  Whether it’s an isolated incident or recurring events, chronic stress and anxiety interfere with the balance of your nervous system. When you imagine your instinctive...