The efficacy of eye movement-based therapies are attributed to the complex neural pathways that connect eye movement, memory recall, and emotional processing. Horizontal eye movements are believed to engage both the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between logical and emotional centers. This cross-hemispheric communication might be integral to processing traumatic memories and transforming their emotional impact.
Procrastination and Its Connection to Trauma
Procrastination, often viewed through a lens of personal inadequacy or time mismanagement, can take on a deeper meaning when seen as a response to trauma trapped within the body. Understanding this intricate relationship shines a compassionate light on individuals struggling with procrastination, offering a fresh perspective that goes beyond surface-level judgments.
Calming Box The Devastating Impact of Trauma on Personal Agency:
Fear and irrational behaviour is often despair. Mocking others instead of considering what may have led to this situation,is not helpful for anyone. Being vulnerable is a privilege that is not possible for all. Some of us were raised in survival mode and not love.
Feeling Helpless Trying to Support a Friend in an Abusive Relationship?
Being a friend means doing your best in difficult times and fun times. But, not taking pieces of yourself and winding up feeling frustrated and annoyed with her.
Busyness as a Coping Mechanism
Did you know being busy is addictive? When we complete tasks, our brain releases the pleasure hormone dopamine, which makes us feel good. Your anxiety…
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Therapy:
Therapy for complex trauma is a challenging endeavor that requires both clients and therapists to navigate a minefield of potential pitfalls. By acknowledging and addressing re-traumatization, transference, countertransference, avoidance, resistance, both parties can work together to create a therapeutic relationship that fosters healing and growth.
Calming Box Silenced By a Narcissist
The problem with shutting down is that all the garbage stays in your body and has nowhere to go.
You can equate it to a dam with a filter or a grate on it.
To keep out the debris, to keep the garbage from being released. The toxic trash gets backed up. When we do not express ourselves, all the leftovers make us sick, physically and psychologically ill.
Do you find it difficult to set boundaries?
As a child, your natural inclination for love, attention, and attachment may have been stifled by parents who constantly sought the limelight.
Supporting Others Through Grief: Empathy, Compassion, Support, and Understanding
Help your friends and family feel supported in their grief for a pet or a loved one.