Are we all wired to fight, flight, or freeze under threat? In this video, Dara del Rio talks about the fawn or tend-and-befriend response.

Psychology Responds to Physiology In my last blog post, I spoke about the way we use addiction as a means of dealing with chronic nervous system dysregulation, aka trauma. When we experience a traumatic event, and find ourselves stuck with too much or too little nervous system charge, something psychologically resourceful happens as a result, and this something deserves attention. Humans are incredibly inventive. We are creators by nature. Each word, movement, and impulse is

What happens when we process our trauma? And what comes next? Today's video is about stepping into deeper levels of resiliency + growth ...

If you will indulge me…Take your right hand and begin massaging your left index finger. Start out gently and slowly use more force so that y

In the moments leading up to the kiss, if you are paying close enough attention, you will notice some sort of sensation: maybe flutters ...

In this video, you will learn the four phases of the nervous system response under stress and in safety, and a brief practice for each.

Many of us are feeling tossed about by external circumstances, finding it hard to come back to center. In this chaotic moment, I want to off

Another reason to do psychotherapy is that we are all fucked up in some ways. Depending on your social situation, privilege, and culture, th

In mental health and therapy, a holistic approach that acknowledges the intricate connection between the body and mind has gained prominence.

Today, I want to dive deep into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us: body image issues. In a world that often prioritizes unrealistic beauty standards...