by Brandy | Jul 8, 2018 | Emotional Recovery, Healing, Regulation, Self-Regulation
If you’re spending any amount of time online or watching the news, anger is everywhere. People are calling for more civility in our engagements, and I hope we can move in that direction as a society. Do you feel out of control and helpless to change the way...
by Brandy Vanderheiden | Jun 12, 2018 | Anger, Anxiety, Developmental Trauma, Emotional Recovery, Family Nervous System, Healing, Kids, Parents, Professionals, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Stress Relief, Trauma Recovery
Animal videos are at least half the reason I use Facebook. I saw one this week that is such a clear example of how the nervous system moves through stress, I had to share it with you. Watch, then read my play by play. (I recommend watching with the sound off.) In the...
by Brandy | May 21, 2018 | Anger, Emotional Recovery, Healing, Management Strategies, Regulation
Anger is a topic that comes up all the time in my practice. People usually fall into one of two categories: they get angry and confront someone and then feel horrible or they can’t get angry – they either go straight to tears, helplessness or depression. A...
by Brandy | Nov 8, 2017 | Developmental Trauma, Emotional Recovery, Healing, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Stress Relief, Trauma Recovery
How can you tell you’re getting better? It’s one of the top questions I get. Watch this video I made to help you spot the earliest signs of change – it really helps to know you’re on the right track! Stories of healing: I asked some of my...
by Brandy | Sep 15, 2017 | Emotional Recovery
“I’m so stupid! Why do I say such idiotic things? Why can’t I stop being such a loser?” Ouch, ouch, ouch. Does this sound familiar? Watch this: But wait! There’s more: A strong inner critic is toxic and crippling for so many people. I believe it’s largely based...
