Embodiment is a capacity that supports a healthy relationship with our bodies. It emphasizes the importance of observing and noticing one’s internal felt sense. Embodied practices help increase the connections between exteroception (external sensations) and interoception (the internal felt sense). Restorative embodiment focuses on the senses as a resource to support and reinforce soothing, invigorating,ContinueContinue reading “The Body Holds the Healing”
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The Wisdom of Trauma
Every human has a true authentic self. Trauma is the disconnection from it and healing is the reconnection to it. Dr. Gabor Maté. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the rootContinueContinue reading “The Wisdom of Trauma”
Managing Emotions & Aging
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) observed the activation of the brains of young and older adults when confronted with the psychological suffering of others.ContinueContinue reading “Managing Emotions & Aging”
Anxiety
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous. But if your feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for longer than sixContinueContinue reading “Anxiety”
Oksana Pueschel 