Category: Attachment & Relationships

Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation One of the best ways I know how to talk about regulation and containment is to invite you to experience it, rather than just explain it. So this is your invitation, if you’d like, to practice a brief regulation exercise with me. What I’m sharing here are a few simple things that…

Navigating Holiday Stress with Trauma-Informed Self-Care The holidays and family gatherings can be meaningful and joyful…and they can also feel like being trapped in a pressure cooker. For many people, family events activate nervous system responses shaped by earlier experiences. Impactful memories could include conflict, emotional or physical abuse, addiction, or unpredictable family dynamics. Add…