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The Mental Health Benefits of Bilateral Stimulation

Bilateral stimulation, including EMDR and solo activities like walking or drumming, can help reduce anxiety by integrating brain hemispheres and promoting nervous system regulation.

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When Cultural Scripts Fail Survivors of Coercion and Manipulation

Survivors often struggle to name their experiences because dominant cultural scripts prioritize physical violence.

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Grieving the Self Who Didn’t Know

Grieving the self who "didn’t know" is an act of reclaiming clarity and compassion.

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Trauma Integration and the Ripple Effect

Trauma integration brings clarity and revelation, yet its ripple effect means unresolved layers may surface later, often catching us off guard.

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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.

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Autistic Burnout and Relationships: Some Helpful Exercises

Autistic burnout can strain relationships, but somatic and mindful exercises like synchronized breathing or vocal toning can foster connection and co-regulation between partners.

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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