A sensitive, conscientious spirit, Marriage & Family Therapist, maximizing human potential, healing trans-generational trauma, and reframing fear through love.
Chicago and Waiheke Island, NZ
Joined May 2013
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Play contributes to sturdy brain architecture, the foundations of lifelong health, and the building blocks of resilience. Learn more about the importance of play in early childhood and hear from Dr. Jack Shonkoff in this episode of our podcast 🎧 bit.ly/3O4CgKi
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Today, let's pause and take a moment for you. From workplace stress to election stress, life can bring its share of challenges. Caring for your mental health can make all the difference in the world. In honor of #NationalStressAwarenessDay, here are a few tips to help reduce stress and boost well-being at work, at home, and anywhere in between.
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Election Day and the days following can bring added stress and anxiety, so remember to make self-care and mental health a priority. Blogger Noa shares helpful tips and resources in the latest #YouMatter blog. bit.ly/3NSY76C
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Nobody says it better than Michelle. Watch this – and then make sure you’re ready to vote tomorrow: IWillVote.com
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If you're feeling stressed or anxious lately, you're not alone, & it's okay to reach out for support. 💙 The #988Lifeline is here to help you cope. Connect with a trained, caring counselor anytime by calling or texting 988, or chatting online. 988lifeline.org
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Executive functions are primarily regulated by the pre frontal cortex, which helps us plan, focus, remember details & help regulate our emotions in healthy & flexible ways. It also involves recognising & understanding our emotions & cope with distress effectively. 🧠🌱
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A great way to feel happier and build resilience is to try a new activity or take a different approach ✅
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Discover practical ways to manage stress and understand how certain situations can activate it.
Stress isn’t always harmful—it can motivate and help us grow when managed effectively. Watch to gain insights into making stress work for you.
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Scenario.
Secondary school. "Could you behave please & stop acting like a primary school pupil? "Trauma Informed perspective.
"This young person is chronologically 12 years of age,but due to psychological wounds, could have the developmental infrastructure of an 8 year old? 🧠🌱
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Self-regulation is taught through co-regulation.
We need to meet young people in their world.
Model, relational wealth, and a safe environment create calm nervous systems. Only then is the cortex accessible for learning,self-control, and rational thinking 🧠🌱
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Trauma changes the structure of the brain.Children with chronic stress exposure, particularly over their early years are more likely to experience challenges in their stress regulatory ability disturbing brain circuits especially the amygdala, hippocampus & pre frontal cortex🧠🌱
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It's helpful to stay hopeful, especially in difficult times🌈 Join #OptimisticOctober and find ways to make things better and take positive steps forward actionforhappiness.org/optim…
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Children from trauma related backgrounds often struggle with self-regulation .A specific area to start from is the bottom-up approach. Addressing the bodily sensations & limbic reactions. It's about regulating the nervous system to restore balance & reconnect the body .🧠🌱
