Tag Archives: Neurobiology

My “Patient Story” is up at Patients Rising

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Shay

“I am motivated by the unconscionable harm I received when I asked for help with Developmental Trauma. I saw the same thing had happened to most of the people in that ward: early trauma in a chronically toxic childhood environment … Continue reading →

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14-Step Neuroscience-Based Recovery from Complex PTSD

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Shay

Having lived with Complex PTSD my entire life and studied the biology of fear for several years, I’ve come up with a neuroscience-based recovery plan: 1. Recognize that I was powerless during my traumatic experiences and the long-term effects of  … Continue reading →

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“Unleash the Ladybug!”

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Shay

Della the Janked-Up Ladybug helped me launch my tiny-but-pointed #TraumaAwareAmerica initiative. It focuses on trauma awareness/education and the rights of traumatized people. I initially aimed at frontline providers, because they were the ones who could have greatly helped instead of … Continue reading →

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“CyCling” with Ease to Down-Regulate Stress and Trauma

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Shay

Alexander Technique instructor Imogen Ragone and I discuss and practice TheCyCle™ – “a simple yet powerful way to calm your own nervous system and release excess tension from your body. “In our last video Shay told us about three important … Continue reading →

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