Category Archives: Nervous System

The Cuckoo’s Nest lives

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Shay

Four years ago this month I was in a cuckoo’s nest! I’ve been working on trauma recovery for over 20 years. Unfortunately, some of the worst damage to my nervous system occurred through the so-called “standard treatment” for PTSD when … Continue reading →

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Don’t “flip your lid,” down-regulate!

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Shay

How does regulating the nervous system help sufferers of trauma and chronic stress? What is the “window of tolerance” and how can we widen ours? What happens in our brains when we “flip our lid” and how can we avoid … Continue reading →

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The myth of self-regulation

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Shay

Healing from trauma requires co-regulation with regulated nervous systems, particularly for those who experienced Developmental Trauma, which most often occurs in relationships. We are MADE to co-regulate. Wired for it. Co-regulation is a biological imperative. That means we cannot survive … Continue reading →

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America’s “standard treatment” for childhood trauma: more abuse and neglect

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Shay

If you had “good enough” parents you were blessed with a fairly regulated nervous system, integrated brain, and secure attachment style. These contribute greatly to a sense of well-being from which health arises and a good life can unfold. If … Continue reading →

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The capacity to make good decisions

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Shay

The capacity to make good decisions is among many aspects of self that are dependent on sufficient nervous system regulation. Beyond a certain point of dysregulation, we lose our ability to feel love, joy, peace, gratitude, and beauty inside us. … Continue reading →

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