Tummy Talk: Conversing With The Enteric Nervous System
Our gut feelings are not problems to be solved but messages to be understood. Learning the language of the enteric nervous system allows us to heal trauma by listening to the wisdom of the body.
Regulation Mismatch in ND/NT Relationships
When the neurotypical partner in a mixed neurotype relationship, often the designated "anchor," experiences their own dysregulation, the entire relational system can be thrown into a crisis of mutual need.
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.
The Cycle of Violence and Its Impact on The Body
Understanding Trauma Tummy: The Gut Brain Connection
Understanding Locus of Control, Trauma, and Triggers: A Somatic Psychotherapy Perspective
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.