Overcoming The Effects Of Large ‘T’ Trauma A Journey Towards Emotional Well-Being Trauma is a term used to describe a deeply distressing or disturbing event that affects an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. Trauma can come in many forms and can range from small ‘t’ traumas, such as everyday stressors,

Stress And Our Limbic System The limbic system is a group of brain structures that play a key role in regulating emotions, behaviour, and long-term memory. It is located in the middle of the brain and includes the hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus, as well as other structures. The hippocampus

The Amygdala And Trauma: How Trauma Impacts The Brain Have you ever wondered why you sometimes jump when you’re startled? Do you wonder why you have a harder time handling stress and anxiety than your family or friends do? Part of the reason might lay in your brain and a tiny

The Hidden Impact Of Small ‘t’ Trauma On Mental Health Small ‘t’ trauma refers to everyday stressors and adverse experiences that can accumulate over time and have a significant impact on a person’s mental health. While small ‘t’ traumas are often seen as less significant than major traumas, such as

The Impacts of Anxiety on Sleep Anxiety and sleep are two closely related aspects of our lives that can have a significant impact on each other. Anxiety can have a profound effect on the quality of our sleep, while lack of sleep can exacerbate anxiety symptoms. Understanding the connection between

The Limbic System: Trauma and Emotions The Limbic System: Trauma and Emotions – Trauma can have a significant impact on a person’s emotions, causing intense and overwhelming feelings, leading to a sense of powerlessness and vulnerability. You can either experience heightened emotions or a complete lack of feeling, making it

The Power of Exercise in Trauma Recovery Trauma is an event or experience that can leave a lasting impact on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. It can take many forms, including physical or emotional abuse, natural disasters, car accidents, and even everyday stressors. Regardless of the type or severity

Trauma & PTSD Treatments – New Vs Old The current mainstream treatment options for Trauma & PTSD may only represent a small part of what is possible therapeutically. Medications and psychotherapy are powerful tools, yet trauma and PTSD are complex, and humans are complex. So maybe it’s not surprising that

Trauma And The Limbic System The rise of trauma rates across NZ and the world is increasing, which is no real surprise when we are dealing with or hearing about global pandemics, wars and natural disasters on what feels like a daily basis. But how does trauma impact our bodies?