Emotional Back-draft: Navigating Self-Compassion and Healing
Emotional backdraft is the surge of old pain that arises when we first practice self-compassion, signaling not danger but deep healing.
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.
Communication Trauma, CPTSD and the Neurodivergent Nervous System
Communication trauma leaves deep scars in neurodivergent individuals, shaping both mind and body. This article explores how repeated misunderstandings fuel CPTSD and somatic distress through a nervous system lens.
A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding
What is “trauma bonding” in relationships and how does it affect the body?
Understanding Trauma Tummy: The Gut Brain Connection
Mindfulness
What is mindfulness and why do it?
Welcome to Serenity Somatic Therapy
In our first meeting, I often ask, “What brings you into therapy?” This simple question opens the door to understanding your unique experiences, challenges, and hopes.