Author Archives: Shay

“We are living under a pre-traumatic cloud”

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Shay

Trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk says that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, “we are living under a pre-traumatic cloud,” in this video from The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM), one of my favorite sources of … Continue reading →

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“5 Things Anyone Can Do to Build Resilience in the Face of Pandemic Stress and Trauma” Facebook Live with Imogen Ragone

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Shay

In my second Facebook Live with my friend and Alexander Technique instructor Imogen Ragone, we discuss the difference between stress and trauma (and the similarities), how the Pandemic is affecting us, and 5 things you can do to help build … Continue reading →

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“Staying off the Trauma Train with Shay Seaborne: PYP 409”

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Shay

“Staying off the Trauma Train with Shay Seaborne: PYP 409” with Howard Jacobson at Plant YourselfMy first feature-length podcast interview was with Howard Jacobson, gracious host of the Plant Yourself Podcast. It was fun and we covered a great deal. … Continue reading →

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Tapping Into Your Body’s Intelligence to help with Stress and Trauma

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Shay

Alexander Techinque is my primary go-to tool to relieve stress and take a break from the distress cycle. It is simple, portable, reliable, easily adapted to any lifestyle, and, with practice, can foster profound positive changes. This was my first … Continue reading →

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When does the trauma stop?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Shay

After I experienced medical abuse and neglect last year and the year before, on top of a lifelong pattern of trauma I asked myself, “WHEN DOES IT STOP?” My self replied instantly, “When I make it stop!” Last fall I … Continue reading →

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Stop the cycle of cruelty and contempt

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Shay

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe environment that encourages connection. That’s part of our human birthright, what we’re designed for, what we need in order to reach our potential. Too many children experience lack of safety and … Continue reading →

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“Resilience in the Time of Covid-19” podcast

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Shay

As the pandemic rolls on I notice signs of chronic stress and even trauma in friends, family, and acquaintances. They describe symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, loss of hope, and more. I saw these are mild symptoms of chronic … Continue reading →

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Things Nobody Wants to Know Are Part of Me

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Shay

The amount and magnitude of cruelty and contempt I endured in my life is mind-boggling. If I described to you some of the events that were common in my childhood you would vomit or at least feel like it. Yes, … Continue reading →

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The Coming Tide of Covid-19 PTSD

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Shay

Increasing portions of our world now operate in PTSD land. People are chronically stressed by the constant threat of danger from something over which they have no power. I want to welcome you to my world. Yes, Covid-19 is a … Continue reading →

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“Dance Therapy for Complex PTSD” podcast interview

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Shay

Dance/Movement therapy is one of several effective somatic modalities for healing Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). In our “Dance Therapy for Complex PTSD” podcast discussion, Dance/Movement therapist Orit Krug and I discuss how Dance/Movement therapy can help us resolve trauma.

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