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Healing Hypervigilance: How to Feel Safe in Your Body Again
Hypervigilance traps your nervous system in survival mode long after danger is gone. Learn how to recognize its signs and use practical steps to retrain your body and mind to feel safe again.
Trauma Responses Aren’t Personality Traits—Here’s How To Tell The Difference
Are you really “too sensitive”… or are you just stuck in survival mode?Let’s unpack 5 trauma responses that often get mistaken for personality traits—and how to start separating who you are from what happened to you.
7 Signs Your Nervous System Is Keeping You Anxious—and How to Reset
Still feeling anxious no matter how hard you try to relax? Your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode. Let’s break down 7 overlooked signs your body is holding onto anxiety—and how to reset it with simple, safe techniques that actually work.
5 Ways EMDR Can Help You Break Free from Trauma
Trauma doesn’t just live in your past—it shapes the way you think, feel, and navigate the world. If old wounds still feel fresh, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can help you break free. Unlike traditional therapy, EMDR works with your brain’s natural ability to heal, reducing the emotional charge of painful memories without requiring you to relive them. From rewiring negative beliefs to restoring a sense of control, here are five ways EMDR can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
4 Hidden Ways Trauma Shapes Your Work Ethic
Have you ever paused to question what’s fueling your relentless drive? For many high-achievers, the roots of their work ethic go deeper than ambition—they’re tied to unresolved trauma. The pursuit of perfection and the fear of failure may feel like necessary ingredients for success, but over time, they can take a serious toll on your well-being.
Healing Trauma Through the Mind-Body Connection: The Power of Somatics in Trauma Recovery
The term "somatic" originates from the Greek word "soma," meaning "the living body in its wholeness." This concept is rooted in the belief that the body and mind are not separate entities but are intricately connected, with each influencing the other.