Why Sexual Assault Can Be Confusing for Survivors
Sexual assault can leave survivors feeling confused, especially when their reactions don’t match societal expectations or their body’s responses feel unclear.
The Power of Safety in Feeling Sexy
True sexiness flourishes in the presence of safety.
Loosely and Tightly Coupled Systems in Relationship Dynamics
Exploring loosely and tightly coupled systems can reveal how relationship dynamics live in the body.
Avoidance: From Adaptive Disengagement to Maladaptive Withdrawal
Avoidance can be a temporary refuge or a prolonged prison. Understanding its impact on the body is the first step toward transforming it into a tool for healing rather than a barrier to growth.
What is Urge Surfing?
Urge surfing is a mindfulness technique that teaches individuals to observe cravings without acting on them, fostering somatic awareness and emotional resilience
How Self-Compassion Builds Resiliency
True resilience isn’t about toughness or endurance, it grows from self-compassion.
The Body’s Fight Response to Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships
Unresolved past trauma can impact health and relationships
A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding
What is “trauma bonding” in relationships and how does it affect the body?
From Survival to Presence: Dissociation and Embodied Healing
Beyond Words: A Somatic Approach to Emotional Blindness in Neurodivergence
