by @team-king | Feb 12, 2024 | Trauma, Anxiety, Body-centred, Breathwork, Dysregulation, Embodiment, Healing, Nervous System, Polyvagal, Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy, Regulation, Self-Care, Sensorimotor, Somatic, Somatic Therapy, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Vagus Nerve
If you’ve ever had a panic attack you’ll know how scary it is to feel so out of control. It can feel like your body is attacking you. But what if I told you that it’s all about your nervous system protecting you because it is designed to help you...
by @team-king | Jan 12, 2024 | Trauma, Anxiety, Boundaries, Chronic Pain, Compassion, Depression, Dysregulation, Healing, Nervous System, Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy, Self Compassion, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Wellbeing
Medical trauma can have lasting effects on the body and mind because we feel so vulnerable. We may realise that we cannot control our circumstances or we become aware of the limitations of our bodies and have to put our trust in the medical expertise of others. For...
by @team-king | Nov 12, 2023 | Trauma, Anxiety, Body-centred, Burnout, Chronic Pain, Depression, Digestive disorders, Dysregulation, Embodiment, Healing, Nervous System, Proprioception, Psychotherapist, Regulation, Self-Care, Sensorimotor, Somatic, Somatic Therapy, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Vagus Nerve, Wellbeing
The psoas is a very important yet often unknown muscle that plays a vital role in your physical health and mental wellbeing. The cumulative effect of neglecting this muscle is physical and mental stress and tension, which manifests itself mentally as anxiety and...
by @team-king | Oct 12, 2023 | Trauma, Anxiety, Body-centred, Breathwork, Burnout, Depression, Dysregulation, Embodiment, Healing, Nervous System, Polyvagal, Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy, Regulation, Self-Care, Sensorimotor, Somatic, Somatic Therapy, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Vagus Nerve, Wellbeing
You’ve probably seen social media posts saying that all you need to do to calm your nervous system is take a slow deep breath. Most people will tell you that the best way to feel calm is some variation of ‘Sit still and breathe deeply’. It’s...
by @team-king | Sep 12, 2023 | Trauma, Anxiety, Body-centred, Compassion, Dysregulation, Healing, Nervous System, Polyvagal, Psychotherapist, Regulation, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Sensorimotor, Somatic, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Vagus Nerve, Wellbeing
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? ...
by @team-king | Aug 12, 2023 | Anxiety, Body-centred, Boundaries, Burnout, Chronic Pain, Confidence, Healing, Nervous System, Psychotherapist, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Somatic, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Trauma, Vagus Nerve, Wellbeing
Part 3 ~ Setting Boundaries in Close Relationships: How to Establish Healthy Limits When you need to set boundaries with someone close to you, use calm, assertive language to discuss the boundary clearly and in advance, to give the person a head’s up that things will...
by @team-king | Jul 12, 2023 | Trauma, Anxiety, Boundaries, Burnout, Chronic Pain, Confidence, Depression, Dysregulation, Healing, Nervous System, Psychotherapist, Regulation, Self Compassion, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Somatic, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Wellbeing
There is a need for a range of different types of boundaries in your life, because they apply in various mind, body, and soul human experiences. Physical Boundaries This includes recognising and talking about your own self-care needs (what you eat, how you move your...
by @team-king | Jun 12, 2023 | Stress Relief, Anxiety, Body-centred, Boundaries, Burnout, Chronic Pain, Compassion, Confidence, Depression, Dysregulation, Healing, Nervous System, Psychotherapist, Regulation, Self Compassion, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Sensorimotor, Somatic, Stress, Therapy, Trauma, Vagus Nerve, Wellbeing
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...
by @team-king | Apr 12, 2023 | Trauma, Anxiety, Boundaries, Burnout, Chronic Pain, Compassion, Confidence, Depression, Digestive disorders, Dysregulation, Healing, Nervous System, Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy, Regulation, Self Compassion, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Somatic, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Wellbeing
Trauma occurs when your nervous system experiences events or situations that demand more from you than you are able to give or cope with. Are you always busy? Do you have lots of to-do lists and find that you are investing your time and energy doing things for...
by @team-king | Feb 12, 2023 | Trauma, Anxiety, Body-centred, Burnout, Chronic Pain, Depression, Digestive disorders, Dysregulation, Healing, Nervous System, Polyvagal, Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy, Regulation, Self-Care, Sensorimotor, Somatic, Somatic Therapy, Stress, Stress Relief, Therapy, Vagus, Vagus Nerve, Wellbeing
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...
