A Polyvagal Approach to Healing Trauma with the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) By Laura Reagan, LCSW-C Watch the Therapy Chat interview with Dr. Stephen Porges and Karen Onderko about SSP here. Something Feels Off… Have you ever felt like your body has a mind of its own, reacting to situations even when your logical…
Read moreA Deep Dive into IFS, DID, Multiplicity, Pluralism + Lived Experience – With Dr. Jamie Marich and Dr. Dick Schwartz on Therapy Chat Podcast By Laura Reagan, LCSW-C You can watch the full interview on YouTube here. If you’ve ever felt like different “parts” of you are at odds, or if you’re curious about how…
Read moreSelf-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. It can be difficult to learn how to tend to our own needs, but it is definitely worth it! In this guide, we will discuss some basic concepts of self-care and offer some tips on how to get started. Understanding your own…
Read moreIf you are a helping professional, it’s important to be aware of vicarious trauma and how to protect yourself from it. Vicarious trauma is the term used to describe the negative effects that can occur in professionals who work with people who have been traumatized. It can be very damaging to your mental health if…
Read moreHelping professionals are some of the busiest people on the planet. They often work long hours and put the needs of others before their own. This can lead to burnout and a whole host of other problems. In this blog post, we will discuss micro self-care for helping professionals. self-care is extremely important, but it…
Read moreIt is said that we are the result of our early experiences. This is certainly true when it comes to attachment styles. Our attachment style explains how we relate to others in close relationships, and it’s shaped by our earliest experiences. In this blog post, we will be diving into my discussion on attachment styles…
Read moreTrauma in the body can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies and selves. It can make us feel like we are not safe in our own skin. How do we begin to heal the wounds of trauma and reconnect with our bodies safely and healthily? Our bodies are the one place that should be…
Read moreMaintaining relationships with family members after neglect, abuse, or estrangement can be difficult. There are often a lot of hurt feelings, anger, and resentment that need to be addressed. However, it is possible to repair broken family relationships. Doing so can provide a sense of closure and allow you to move on from the pain…
Read moreCompassion towards others is something that most of us feel innately. We are hardwired for it. But, what about compassion towards ourselves? What happens when we show ourselves the same kindness, understanding, and love? In this blog, we break down my discussion from my Therapy Chat Podcast, Episode 311. We take a look at what…
Read moreWhat if we told you that your childhood experiences have a significant impact on your physical and mental health as an adult? This may seem like common sense to some, but it didn’t use to be. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) reshaped our understanding of childhood trauma. The study found that the more adverse…
Read moreWe know that chronic illness can take a toll on our quality of life. But what about the impact of chronic illness on the brain? It’s no secret that trauma is connected to autoimmune diseases, but how exactly does this connection work? In this blog post, we will explore the relationship between chronic illness, trauma,…
Read moreAre you curious how to build connection in a relationship? Our disconnection from our nature makes us disconnect from whether it’s siblings, parents, our children, our friends, or our partners, and then the wider community of humanity and nature and the whole world. Let’s Begin with our Neurobiology So, it’s really important to understand how…
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