Trauma

Connect to Survive: Appeasement Replaces Stockholm Syndrome via Polyvagal Theory

Learn how appeasement fits into the Polyvagal Theory mixed states.

Navigating 3 Stages of Trauma Healing: a Polyvagal Perspective

Discover the 3 stages of trauma healing with the Polyvagal Theory to help you on your journey.

Understanding Dorsal Vagal Shutdown: from Collapse to Trauma

Explore the impact of dorsal vagal shutdown on mental health, recognize symptoms, and discover effective strategies for recovery.

Trauma Recovery: trusting in your power to self-regulate

Discover the secrets of trauma recovery and unleash your body's natural healing power. Learn what you can do starting today.

Unveiling the Impact of Trauma: 23 Unexpected Ways It Shapes Your Life

Uncover the surprising, often unseen, ways trauma impacts your life. And get the next steps on trauma recovery.

What Validation Is and How it Helps in Trauma Recovery

Validation is the first cognitive self-regulation opener. Doing this aligns your thoughts with your state.

5 Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety in Your Daily Life

Learn practical tips for managing anxiety in your daily life with these 5 effective strategies. Discover ways to reduce stress, calm your...

The Slow and Steady Path to Healing: How to Come Out of Shutdown and Reconnect After Trauma

If you're living in trauma, you may be familiar with shutdown. This is a Polyvagal state where you feel immobilized and disconnected...

Trauma recovery: the Normal & Non-linear process of change

Trauma can leave a deep impact on an individual's mental and emotional well-being. The effects of trauma can manifest in various ways,...

The Difference Between Coping and Anchoring for Trauma Recovery

Discover the difference between being grounded in your safety state versus just reducing your defensive state and how to recognize actual...