What does trauma feel like from the inside?
What does trauma feel like from the inside? Polyvagal Theory can help you understand the physiology of trauma reactions, and to recognize the internal experience that goes with it. I lose all self-control when I see a weed. Like an ordinarily obedient dog who bolts... Read more
7 steps to restore calm and safety when you get triggered
When you get triggered by events out of your control—including the kind of news we read every day lately— you need a way to process your responses so you can function well during the day and sleep well at night. Here is a simple seven-step process combining elements... Read more
How to clear a space when you have a lot going on
When you get that “this is all just too much” feeling, you need a way to clear a space for yourself…and never more than now, as the pandemic rages on and the political climate remains divisive. In this post, which originally appeared on July 18, 2018... Read more
How do you stay sane when the world turns upside down?
What do you do when the world turns upside down? You can always sense the right next step by connecting to your spiritual intuition. Last January, we celebrated my birthday with a trip to New York City to see the musical Hamilton with my daughter and her partner.... Read more
How can we be sensitive without being fragile?
Can we be sensitive without being fragile? Yes, if we consciously choose how to define strength—and look at our own beliefs about fragility. The concept of fragility is in the spotlight now, with Robin DiAngelo’s book White Fragility entering its fifteenth week near... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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