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Tag Archives: Neurobiology
The myth of self-regulation
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
The capacity to make good decisions
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
My “Patient Story” is up at Patients Rising
“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
Posted in Activism, Mental Health
Tagged #Neuroscience, Complex PTSD, CPTSD, Medical PTSD, Medical Trauma, mental health, Neurobiology, Psychology Abuse, PTSD
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14-Step Neuroscience-Based Recovery from Complex PTSD
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
“Unleash the Ladybug!”
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
Posted in Community, Education, Kindness, Mental Health
Tagged #InterpersonalNeurobiology, #Justice, #Neuroscience, #TraumaAwareAmerica, Chronic Stress, Community, Complex PTSD, Covid-19, CPTSD, Developmental Trauma, Giving & Receiving, Healthcare in America, Kindness, Leadership, Learning, Love, mental health, Neurobiology, Neuroplasticity, Pandemic, Personal Calling, PTSD, Resilience, stress, Trauma, Trauma Awareness, Trauma Recovery
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“CyCling” with Ease to Down-Regulate Stress and Trauma
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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Tagged #TraumaAwareAmerica, Alexander Technique, CalmNervousSystem, ComplexPTSD, CPTSD, Developmental Trauma, Downregulate, Downregulation, Imogen Ragone, Neurobiology, Self-Regulation, selfcare, selfhelp, stress, TheCyCle, Trauma, TraumaRecovery, Video, YouTube
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