Understanding our Window of Tolerance
When we are within our window of tolerance we are emotionally regulated and have the capacity to
cope with everyday things.
Posted inLifestyle Mental Wellbeing Resilience
Under Pressure?
Part of coping with pressure is recognising when it starts to become a problem. That means being aware of how you are feeling as well as being alert to the…
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What is the EGO
The ego is believed to represent a person's self-awareness or understanding of their identity, including their thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and values. It acts as a bridge between an individual and…
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The 5 Fs of Stress Response
The ‘fight or flight’ stress response has been a foundational concept in understanding our body’s automatic reactions to perceived danger. This idea later expanded to illustrate the instinctive ways our…
Polyvagal Theory
The polyvagal theory suggests that the development of the mammalian autonomic nervous system offers the neurophysiological basis for adaptive behavioural strategies. Physiological state influences the scope of behaviour and psychological…
Stored Trauma
Our brains and bodies remember stored trauma. Trauma gets “trapped” in the body due to the way the brain processes threatening events.
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Self Care and why we need it
Prioritising self care of our well-being is crucial for both our personal health and our ability to support others effectively. Self Care for Daily Life Taking care of our well-being…
Posted inLifestyle Spirituality Therapy
Hakomi method
Hakomi therapy combines a number of different principles and styles, merging Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism and Taoism with other body-centric therapies Developed by Ron Kurtz in the late 1970s.…
Posted inAlternative Wellness Lifestyle Therapy
Embodiment and Somatics
When you listen to your body in this way, you discover gems of wisdom held by your somatic field (body, sensations, emotions).
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