Why Boundaries Are So Hard After Trauma or Abuse

Why Boundaries Are So Hard After Trauma or Abuse

Why Boundaries Are So Hard After Trauma or Abuse For survivors of abuse (neglect, emotional, psychological, physical, sexual) saying “no” and setting boundaries can be extremely difficult.   This is because your nervous system may still be stuck in childhood...
Be Cautious of Trauma Releasing Health Trends!

Be Cautious of Trauma Releasing Health Trends!

It may be helpful to think of a traumatised nervous system in this way.  Trauma is when your nervous system has become overprotective.  Almost like when you reverse your car and there is a sensor that beeps when you get close to objects.  Following...
Trauma and Reciprocity in Relationships

Trauma and Reciprocity in Relationships

Do you sometimes feel a bit short-changed in your relationships? When you think about your relationships do you tend to give more or receive more? The quality of your relationships has a powerful impact on your nervous system.  The traumatic experiences you hold...
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...
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...
Alone for Christmas: Tribal Belonging, Trauma Responses, and Practical Coping Strategies

Alone for Christmas: Tribal Belonging, Trauma Responses, and Practical Coping Strategies

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joyful celebration and togetherness. But for many, it can be a painful reminder of loneliness and the holidays can be an isolating time, especially if you’re spending Christmas day alone. This isn’t just a matter of...