The concept of “nervous system regulation” seems to be all over the internet these days. If you scroll social media for five minutes, you’re likely to encounter someone talking about their dysregulated nervous system or
You probably know what it feels like when your nervous system is on high alert. You sense a threat, and your body responds. Thankfully so! Your nervous system is designed to help you react to
For as long as I can remember, social situations have felt heavier for me than they seemed to for everyone else. Walking into a room full of people, making small talk, or even just worrying
Hi, it’s David on the blog today, and I’d like to explain how your mind and body respond to stress. Our bodies and minds respond to stress in unique ways, influenced by our past experiences,
Hi everyone, it’s Alix here to discuss the window of tolerance. The window of tolerance is the “optimal” zone of emotional arousal for a person to function in their everyday life. Everyone experiences emotional ups
Have you ever tried meditating and felt like you were doing it completely wrong? Maybe you pictured a perfectly serene monk, sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop with an empty mind and no distractions. Then you
In a world that praises productivity, it’s easy to live in a near-constant state of overwhelm. When you’re busy from sunrise to sunset, your nervous system doesn’t get a chance to fully settle. Over time,
Hi everyone, Renee on the blog this week. The other day, I was listening to a discussion between two women about the pressure they feel to have their life timeline figured out. They struggled to
It’s Kim on the blog, the founder of Dóchas Psychological in Spruce Grove, Alberta. June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, so it felt like the right time to talk about a question that I
Have you ever found yourself feeling inexplicable anger, with no clear reason for the emotion? It’s a common experience, and while it might seem like your anger comes out of nowhere, there’s often more going
