Bi-Lateral Stimulation might be simple, but it’s like a magic trick for your brain—perfect for calming the chaos when you’re triggered.

The path to recovery isn’t about eliminating uncertainty—that’s impossible. It’s about building internal resources to shift our perception of it and reaction to it.

Gaslighting is a term you may have come across in recent years, as it’s become more widely understood and discussed. It refers to a form of psychological manipulation aimed at making someone question their perception, memory, or reality. This tactic is often seen in abusive personal relationships but also

Being trauma-informed means practicing in a way that resists re-traumatization and provides a safe, supportive environment where individuals can heal and grow.

By understanding how trauma affects our brains, we gain the context and vocabulary needed to process why we respond the way we do to seemingly random triggers in our lives.

If you’re like me, with an overly active "Howler Monkey" scampering around in your brain from one to-do list to another or a rumination habit that kicks in with very little provocation, you’ve probably already discovered that sitting meditation isn’t your thing.

“Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you.” ~Gabor Maté, M.C. Trauma has traditionally been thought of in association with catastrophic events such as accidents, natural disasters, violence, and war – events that were “generally outside the

Service dogs are lifelines for people with cPTSD and PTSD. Polyvagal Theory helps us understand why these amazing animals are so effective.