“The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention known to mankind.” -Bessel van der Kolk Before proceeding, the purpose of this blog is to provide information on how attachment influences us. It is not meant to shame or … Read More
Our body and brain are programmed to react to traumatic experiences in specific ways. Fight, flight, or collapse. We shield ourselves from danger by adapting and creating anticipatory survival patterns in our behaviours, senses, emotions, and cognition (Fisher, 2021). These … Read More
EMDR is an evidence-based and internationally recognised approach used to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that was founded by Francine Shapiro in 1987. Further research has found that EMDR can help address: Anxiety Panic attacks Attachment injuries Self-Esteem Grief … Read More