by Brandy | Oct 11, 2017 | Developmental Trauma, Healing, Management Strategies, Regulation, Self-Regulation, Trauma Recovery
When I talk to people who are doing work to heal their trauma, I hear a common thread: “I tried [insert any technique] and got totally triggered.” Ask a little more and you might find out how painful, intense, long-lasting the activation was for them and...
by Brandy | Dec 11, 2016 | Developmental Trauma, Family Nervous System, Healing, Self-Regulation, Trauma Recovery
I watched a real gem of a film this weekend that I think you will really enjoy. On its own, it’s a fun, light story with great acting by Robert DiNiro and Anne Hathaway. What I love is how it demonstrates the “family nervous system” concept I’ve been talking about....
by Brandy | Sep 11, 2016 | Healing, Trauma Recovery
In part 1, From Chaos to Calm, I talked about how the first step in healing is creating stabilization. Stabilizing symptoms might feel like the end-goal for some, but there’s much more healing that’s possible. In this blog, I’ll tell you what comes next, but I’ll warn...
by Brandy | Aug 11, 2016 | Anxiety, Healing, Self-Regulation, Trauma Recovery
Posted on July 20, 2015 In my last post, I talked about how increased regulation in my nervous system was a key factor in some really big changes for me. I mentioned that it helped me stop relying on sugar, but it also was part of reducing fatigue, anxiety and...
by Brandy | May 8, 2016 | Developmental Trauma, Healing, Self-Regulation, Trauma Recovery
It’s Mother’s Day in the U.S. and I don’t want to spoil it for you if it’s good. For many people it’s a mixed bag. I want to talk to those of you who know (or suspect) you didn’t get consistent, attuned, attentive care as a baby. Let’s not get too caught in the pain...
by Brandy | May 11, 2015 | Healing, PTSD, Trauma Recovery
Originally Posted on May 16, 2015 by Brandy If you’re an Outlander fan like I am, and you’re avidly watching the series on STARS, you might be concerned about Episode 15, Wentworth, particularly if you are a survivor of sexual trauma. Diana didn’t hold anything...
