The Healing Blog

Practical, body-centered tools for calming your nervous system, easing chronic pain, and reconnecting with yourself, drawn from Somatic Experiencing®, Feldenkrais®, Craniosacral Therapy, and Havening Techniques®.

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How to Cultivate Inner Strength with Being Easeful

When I was younger I was able to power my way through anything — I was physically strong and was proud of this quality. I was mentally strong and when challenges arose, I met them head on. I started 3 separate businesses–two while raising 3 children and taking care of my family while my husband at the time traveled internationally frequently for his job.

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Nervous System Regulation

Healing + Self Care Blog
What to Expect in a Trauma-Informed Bodywork Session: How Touch Helps Heal Trauma and Regulate the Nervous System
Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, The Feldenkrais Method®, Craniosacral Therapy
What to Expect in a Trauma-Informed Bodywork Session: How Touch Helps Heal Trauma and Regulate the Nervous System
Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, The Feldenkrais Method®, Craniosacral Therapy

When people ask me what trauma-informed bodywork looks like, I usually explain that it’s a gentle, hands-on approach that helps the body (and nervous system) find its way back to regulation and safety.

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Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, The Feldenkrais Method®, Craniosacral Therapy
What is Medical Trauma: Why It Stays With You and What You Can Do
Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, Stress Anxiety Overwhelm
What is Medical Trauma: Why It Stays With You and What You Can Do
Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, Stress Anxiety Overwhelm

You’ve been through a medical procedure or intervention — either planned or unexpected. It’s over and you’re home. It’s been months or even years and you’re still feeling upset about how you were treated or about something that happened, but your rational mind is telling you “it’s over, let it go.” But you can’t. 

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Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, Stress Anxiety Overwhelm
How to Map Your Own Nervous System
Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, Stress Anxiety Overwhelm
How to Map Your Own Nervous System
Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, Stress Anxiety Overwhelm

It’s helpful to be able to identify where you are on the nervous system “map,” so that you know what type of tools and exercises will be the most helpful to get to Ventral vagus state of connection and safety.

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Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Experiencing, Stress Anxiety Overwhelm