Neurodiversity is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, so much so that lately it seems like a popular buzzword, especially on social media, especially among folks who have either been diagnosed with (or recognize within themselves) characteristics common to the sensory and/or neurodevelopmental challenges associated with ADHD, autism or (something not thought …
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Connecting the Brain to the Rest of the Body
A recent article published by the Harvard Center on the Developing Child states: A child who is living in an environment with supportive relationships and consistent routines is more likely to develop well-functioning biological systems, including brain circuits, that promote positive development and lifelong health. Children who feel threatened or unsafe may develop physiological responses …
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Is Teletherapy Working?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has brought ongoing traumatic stress for most if not all of us, it is arguably not without its silver linings. For instance, many people have found great benefit afforded by things like: the increased availability of work-from-home jobs, the normalization of home-schooling and/or the opportunity (albeit forced) to reset priorities, reevaluate …
What is CEN?
What is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)? How does it happen and what are its lasting effects? Many people think that since their parents were very good people, they could not have experienced CEN. However, it pays to look deeper, especially if you are someone who tends to feel empty and/or disconnected inside. one of the …
Do Emotions Affect Your Physical Health?
When you shut down emotion, you’re also affecting your immune system, your nervous system. So the repression of emotion, which is a survival strategy, then becomes a source of physiological illness later on. Gabor Maté, MD Did you know psychotherapy can have positive effects on your physical health? At first I didn’t believe it either, …