Chronic Stress Effects
May 15, 2020
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Cortisol is not inherently harmful. Stress is not a bad word. All of the effects cortisol has in our body, long and short term, make
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Polyvagal Theory
April 20, 2018
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Up near the base of the cranium where the vagus nerve connects to the brain stem, it splits into two branches. The ventral vagal and
The Basics of Nervous System Activation
April 3, 2018
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This chart is a fantastic visual illustration of the nervous system to help understand the different activation states. As you go higher up in the
Triune Brain
February 23, 2018
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The brain evolved in three major bursts: one when we were reptiles, one when we became mammals, and one when we became human. Each part
The Important Role of Our Nervous System
December 9, 2017
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Our nervous system is a giant sensory organ. It is constantly gathering information about the state of our bodies, our environment, our relationships, and our
What is TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises)?
November 21, 2017
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What is TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises)? TRE® is a method of discharging excess activation in the nervous system. Developed by psychotherapist and body
