There are many tools and therapy routes available to help you cope with traumatic memories and regain control of your life.

We often think of emotional regulation as something we have to do on our own: “I need to calm myself down,” or “I should handle this better.”

When we talk about self-forgiveness we are usually focused on the present moment but in reality, many things may be from the past.

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly started calculating how to act, speak, or even move your body to avoid standing out? Maybe you’ve done this so often you don’t even notice it anymore.

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t forgive yourself, even after making things right? Shame is more than just guilt or regret

Have you ever heard of the “Ouch!” technique? It's a super simple and quite effective method to address hurtful comments.

You might have heard of symptoms of trauma often resulting in fight or flight responses that occur when the brain and body is chronically overwhelmed in the face of perceived threat, danger or stress

When a caregiver does not provide for a child's basic requirements, it is considered childhood neglect.

Today we will talk about why movement is so important in trauma recovery from a somatic perspective.

Trauma affects both the mind and the body, which makes it very difficult to feel present or centred.

Everyone has a unique window of tolerance. A window of tolerance can be thought of as an optimal zone of arousal in which an individual feels present, calm, and safe.

Healing from trauma can feel overwhelming, as we work to overcome and accept deep rooted pain and very difficult emotions.

Let's talk about yoga and mindfulness and how they can be helpful in addressing trauma.

Trauma impacts our physical, mental, and emotional health. It's lasting and beyond what it seems from the outside. Usually, with trauma, there are certain traditional approaches, which often include therapy and medication.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative and effective form of psychotherapy.

In a world where stress and anxiety seem to be an emotional baseline, finding methods that can mitigate these difficult emotions is crucial to achieving emotional balance and well-being. One such method that has recently gained popularity is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Picture this: you're on a hike, surrounded by the gentle rustle of leaves and the fresh scent of pine. With each step, you feel the tension in your shoulders ease, and a sense of calm washes over you. That's the mind-body connection in action.

Whether you are up all night studying, staying overtime for work, or coming home from work to spend more time taking care of the home - it is common for many of us to lose a significant amount of time in the day to our responsibilities.

Several years ago, I was presented with a career opportunity as the intake coordinator for a mobile health clinic which would aid in the prevention of Human trafficking.

Few areas of life remain unaffected in the aftermath of traumatic events, making it even more vital that you seek whatever support, understanding, and tools you need to find your way out of the maze.