nesfieldcrystalJun 22, 20211 minWays to Increase SafetyIn the video below, Peter Levine provides information on different ways to increase feelings of safety.
nesfieldcrystalApr 22, 20211 minEye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR) is an evidence based treatment for trauma. Trauma isn't just big events, but can be...
nesfieldcrystalApr 8, 20211 minOvercoming Trauma with YogaYoga and movement in general help us to safely reconnect to our body, increase mindfulness and help us to overcome trauma. It can help us...
nesfieldcrystalFeb 6, 20211 minLoving Kindness MeditationBelow is a loving kindness meditation from Kristin Neff. Why loving kindness? It can help us to focus on the positive about ourselves and...
nesfieldcrystalJan 23, 20211 minRadical AcceptanceBelow is a longer video with Tara Brach. She wrote an amazing book called Radical Acceptance.
nesfieldcrystalDec 28, 20201 minConsentFor those of you who have not seen this video, it is a wonderful way to explain sexual consent.
nesfieldcrystalDec 17, 20201 minSomatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing is a treatment modality for healing trauma. The video below help to explain how it helps.
nesfieldcrystalDec 8, 20201 minTake a Deep BreathBreathing techniques are a simple and effective way to regulate your autonomic nervous system. Below is a video of one of the easiest...
nesfieldcrystalNov 22, 20201 minShameBrene Brown is extremely well known for her research and talks about shame. Below is her original Ted Talk around vulnerablity. It is one...
nesfieldcrystalNov 13, 20201 minFood and MoodWhen we talk about what contributes to a person's "happiness", a major factor in happiness is how you eat.
nesfieldcrystalNov 5, 20201 minHand Model of the BrainDr. Dan Siegel wrote several amazing books about our brains and how to heal them. Below is a short video that can help you to visual how...
nesfieldcrystalOct 31, 20201 min"Flow"I have been on a bit of kick with TED Talks lately. The concept of "Flow" is really amazing though.
nesfieldcrystalOct 22, 20201 minSelf-CompassionKristin Neff is an amazing researcher who focused on the impact of self-compassion. She provides many different helpful tools through her...
nesfieldcrystalOct 17, 20201 minWhy Sleep MattersWhen meeting with people for the first time for therapy, one of the things I like to ask them about is their sleep. This is because...
nesfieldcrystalOct 6, 20201 minThe Importance of GratitudeAn important tool for healing and being a happier person overall is gratitude. Focusing on what you are grateful for helps us shift our...
nesfieldcrystalSep 30, 20201 minThe Violence ParadoxWe are constantly inundated with images of violence and told how bad things are between people. I often hear from people about how...
nesfieldcrystalSep 23, 20201 minWhy Harm Reduction?Why do we still think that drug use is a law-enforcement issue? Making drugs illegal does nothing to stop people from using them, says...