Thawing the Freeze: Healing Numbness & Dorsal Vagal Shutdown
Numbness isn't a lack of feeling; it is a profound protective response. Your body hasn't failed you—it has simply hit a biological circuit breaker to keep you safe from a 'voltage' of stress it wasn't meant to carry.
When Trauma Doesn’t End: The Difference Between PTSD and Complex PTSD
Experiencing trauma can deeply affect our minds, bodies, and relationships. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops after a distressing event—such as an assault, accident, natural disaster, or combat. But it’s important to recognize that trauma impacts everyone differently, and sometimes the wounds run deeper and longer. That’s where Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) comes into focus. Let’s explore what PTSD and C-PTSD look like and how specialized therapies can support your journey toward safety and restoration.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) and the SIBAM Model
In Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy for Trauma, the acronym SIBAM stands for Sensation, Imagery, Behavior, Affect, and Meaning, offering a structured pathway for engaging with trauma through the body and mind.
