What is the Window of Tolerance? We all have varying capacity to deal with intense emotions or difficult situations while still being able to function in life. This is our ability to self-regulate. The ‘Window of Tolerance’ refers to the capacity we have to face everyday challenges of life without falling into chaotic or rigid […]
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Dissociation & Addiction as Trauma Responses What Is Dissociation Dissociation, from developmental psychology, is a disconnected experience with oneself and others. It is reflective of a state of mind that is like a trance-like state, where as Dan Siegel says the brain is no longer linking differentiated parts: something is impairing the brain where there
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Ways To Stay Fit In Corporate America & Academia Whether you’re just starting your career, or been in the workforce a while, the challenge of staying fit is ever present. Long hours, high demands of the job, sitting all day, exhausted by the end of the day, fast food for lunch or dinner… This article
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Change Your Relationship With Life Recently I’ve been tapping into a more relaxed/joyful state of mind, often thru a mindful activity that involves movement – a hike out in nature, or a really good yoga session. Nothing outwardly in my life has necessarily changed, but I feel much more relaxed, fun, playful, connected, greater sense
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Toe Spacers for Foot Injuries No matter your lifestyle or level of physical activity, foot & ankle issues are quite common. Many who have foot injuries might wear specific shoes, custom orthotics, opt for expensive and painful surgeries (which aren’t ideal), or just limit their physical activities. I want to share my first-hand experience with
Why You Should Meditate Some benefits to meditation often cited include reduced stress and anxiety, easing chronic pain and depression, and decreased blood pressure. Yet despite these claims, when approached with the importance of meditation it’s not uncommon for a person to feel ‘too busy’ to meditate. But that feeling that one is too busy
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Attachment Theory In many ways it feels like society is growing more and more disconnected – modern lifestyles, working long hours, increased rates of mental health issues. The trend seems to grow even worse with addiction to technology, cell phones, and social media – ironic since all have the capability of connecting people in ways
Change At Any Age: Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity – What is it? Neuroplasticity is the notion that our brains have the capacity for growth by forming new connections, at any age. Which means you can change not just your brain, but your life, at any age. In fact, everything you do, every experience you have, every book