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Feb 20, 20232 min read
Don't wait for this before self-regulating
Something that I find frustrating - though understandable - is when people wait for things to be at their worst and then demand to know...


Feb 17, 20233 min read
3 Tips to Reduce Fear of Trauma Work
I'm going to share a quick story, then connect it to fear. Then share three quick tips to reduce fear.


Feb 13, 20233 min read
Yes, Unstucking can be scary
I was explaining to Annabelle about why she was feeling sudden bursts of intense anger and having impulsive thoughts. I doodled...


Feb 13, 20233 min read
Dysregulation can come with Polyvagal safety
As you access more of your safety state, you will probably experience some of your stuck state getting unstuck.


Feb 6, 20233 min read
How to know if you are ready for direct trauma work
Is it too far-fetched to say that every traumatized person wants to live a life that is free of a traumatized state?


Feb 3, 20234 min read
What you're getting wrong in trauma recovery
Therapists, coaches and "self-healers" ignore one crucial aspect in trauma recovery and it could end up being disastrous and retraumatizing.


Jan 30, 20234 min read
I'm a therapist and I was wrong about trauma recovery
When I first learned the Polyvagal Theory and the autonomic aspects of trauma recovery, I got something wrong...


Jan 20, 20234 min read
What to do after learning the Polyvagal Theory
The Polyvagal Theory is nerdy. It's academic. It's dense. It can be overwhelming. It could leave you wondering what to do next.


Jan 16, 20233 min read
How to reduce your shame, blame & judgment
Learn how to reduce shame, blame, and judgment through the Polyvagal Theory. Understand your past defensive states and build a new narrative


Jan 13, 20233 min read
Why traumatized people have difficulty with safety
Did you know that a traumatized person has significant difficulties with being able to access their Polyvagal safety state?
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