Healing Developmental Trauma
At our agency, we specialize in the treatment of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)—a condition rooted in chronic, early-life trauma that disrupts the brain’s natural developmental trajectory. The first three years of life are critical: during this time, the brain forms up to 90% of its neural pathways, shaping how we connect, regulate, and respond to the…
Read MoreBrain Body Parenting – Interoception
Chapter 5 of Brain-Body Parenting by Dr. Mona Delahooke talks about the relationship between the brain and body, emphasizing the place of bodily sensations in emotional regulation and behavior. Delahooke gives us more information on the concept of interoception—the ability to perceive internal bodily signals such as hunger, heartbeat, or discomfort—and its significance in understanding…
Read MoreAnxiety and Depression
Does Life Sometimes Feel Overwhelming? We live in a very difficult world today. Relationship issues, political turmoil, social media influence and work stress can leave us feeling overwhelmed and often lead to anxiety and sometimes depression. The Common Signs of Anxiety The Common Signs of Depression Anxiety and depression are both common in our world…
Read MoreCoregulation develops self-regulation
Chapter 4 of Brain-Body Parenting by Mona Delahooke begins the section of the book exploring solutions to dealing with challenging behaviors. Delahooke believes that understanding the relationship between brain and body can help us support our children in developing emotional regulation and resilience. The chapter explains children’s behaviors that appear challenging, often reflect underlying body…
Read MoreYour Child’s Neuro-platform
Our last blog (Is it willful misbehavior) covered step 1 in determining if a child’s misbehavior is willful or a signal of our child’s vulnerability and need for support. While step 1 was accessing where you are, step 2 is all about accessing where your child is and which platform are they performing in. If…
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