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.
The Grooming Dynamic in Sexual Assault: How Harmless Appearances Can Mask Harmful Intent
Grooming in sexual assault often begins with seemingly harmless actions, masking its true intent. Recognizing these subtle manipulations is key to prevention and protection.
Erotic Confusion and Body Memory in Sexual Assault Survivors
Erotic confusion and body memory in sexual assault survivors are reflexive responses, not signs of consent.
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.
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.
The Impact of Ultimatums on Relationships and the Body
Ultimatums in relationships often create emotional and somatic distress, functioning as a form of covert control.
Understanding Trauma Tummy: The Gut Brain Connection
From Survival to Presence: Dissociation and Embodied Healing
Understanding Locus of Control, Trauma, and Triggers: A Somatic Psychotherapy Perspective
Mindfulness
What is mindfulness and why do it?