by Gina Nelson | Oct 12, 2020 | Anxiety
The Polyvagal Theory is the science that underlies mammalian connection and defense response…including human beings. Dr. Stephen Porges first published the theory in 1994. The Polyvagal Theory is the first to illustrate the three distinct neural pathways which...
by Gina Nelson | Oct 5, 2020 | Anxiety
The EMDR Life Stress Protocol was initially developed to address maladaptive patterns of response related to attachment styles rooted in developmental trauma. Clients with developmental trauma and attachment issues often experienced stress in their daily life tasks...
by Gina Nelson | Sep 28, 2020 | Anxiety
Do you often question why your mood fluctuates so quickly? Sometimes you think to yourself, “Why did I explode at something that seemed so miniscule?” Well it’s because your autonomic nervous system is at work trying to constantly take in information and formulate a...
by Gina Nelson | Sep 14, 2020 | Anxiety
Learned helplessness was initially identified by Martin Seligman and Steven Maier in the late 60’s after conducting research on animal behavior that involved delivering electric shocks to dogs. Dogs who learned that they couldn’t escape the shock stopped trying to...
by Gina Nelson | Aug 31, 2020 | Anxiety
Schools are starting back up and the online learning scene via virtual zoom platforms has increased the stress level for both parents and teachers. I’ve seen working parents struggle to find assistance in teaching their kiddos, and the options for daycare and...
by Gina Nelson | Jul 19, 2020 | Anxiety
Brené Brown defines vulnerability as “uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.” Yikes…no wonder we all want to run far far away from this. Who in their right mind would raise their hand and say sign me up to be emotionally exposed in a world that is filled...
